Summary
IPW’s Employment Sector Table is composed of employment stakeholders from various sectors in Winnipeg that analyze, prioritize, build awareness around and act on key issues that influence the success and inclusion of newcomers in Winnipeg workplaces.
Priorities
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Employer and Stakeholder Engagement;
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Credential Recognition for Internationally Educated Professionals and Skilled Workers; and
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Newcomers Secure Meaningful Employment
Membership
Sector Table members are individuals who are committed to enhancing the employment opportunities for all newcomers in Winnipeg. These members can be individuals; representatives of specific sectors, businesses or employers; or representatives of key organizations whose perspectives and expertise could add value to the activities of the sector table.
Member Commitment
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To attend 4-6 meetings a year and provide guidance and advice on Sector Table initiatives and share their expertise.
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To commit to the Sector Table for at least one year, and there is no maximum length that a member can sit on the Sector Table.
Why Become a Member of the Employment Sector Table
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Have your experience, expertise, and advice used to develop more inclusive workplaces in Winnipeg
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Receive training on workplace EDI practices and best practices for creating an inclusive workplace
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Expand your network and connections with other employment stakeholders in Winnipeg
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Learn of relevant events and services available in the City
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Give back to your community.
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Members
- Ahmed Elmi – City of Winnipeg
- Amie Membreno – Immigrant Centre (IC)
- Annette Woodroffe – Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA)
- Bisi Adebayo – Manitoba Immigrant Employment Council
- Brian Brochat – Red River College (RRC Polytechnic)
- Carol Paul – Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MBCSC)
- Christian Kamanga – Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
- Dayna Hinkel – Manitoba Start
- Elena Kalupar – Manitoba Start
- Elizabeth Haacke – Opportunities for Employment (OFE)
- Erin Lubinski – Supply Chain Canada
- Gaurav Sharma – Edge Employment Services
- Jack Winram – Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA)
- Jeff Paterson – SEED
- Jennifer Taylor – Food Beverage MB
- Jose Chinchilla – Seven Oaks Settlement Services
- Juanita Desouza-Huletey – Canadian Immigrant Professional Alliance (CIPA)
- Julie Lacroix – Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
- Justine Trinh – Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO)
- Maria Rabadi – Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute (CMWI)
- Melissa Dorota – Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA)
- Michelle Johnson – Red River College (RRC Polytechnic)
- Monika Feist – Success Skills Centre
- Mitchell DeFehr – Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism
- Nadia Mahmood – Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO)
- Natasha Jainarine – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)
- Pablo Listingart – COMIT
- Ramir Diaz – Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MBCSC)
- Rick Reid – Supply Chain Canada
- Sonya Hince – Manitoba Start
- Veronica Fierro – Winnipeg Economic Development and Tourism
