Migrant Worker Hub

Webinar: Outreach Strategies for Migrant Worker Service Providers
2022-02-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
As newcomers to Canada, migrant workers often require support during their stay. Migrant worker support organizations take on a variety of outreach activities to improve workers’ understanding of how to protect themselves from COVID-19, their rights in the workplace, services available to them, as well as information on how to access health, income and emergency supports when needed.
In this webinar we will examine the following:

What are different types of outreach strategies to migrant worker communities in Canada, including in-person and virtual strategies?
What are challenges impacting outreach to migrant workers?
What are best and promising practices for outreach to migrant worker communities, especially those in remote areas?
Case studies of examples of successful outreach to migrant worker communities in Canada by support organizations.

Event details and registration

Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST / 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
Jessica Juen – Program Manager, Community Support Services, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Victor Sevilla – Migrant to Migrant Outreach Worker, Watari Counselling and Support Services Society

Questions? Send an email to Andi at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org
Funded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Workshop: WorkSafeBC's Claims Processes for Frontline Staff Supporting Migrant Workers
2022-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support workers to help migrant workers understand and exercise their rights and receive benefits they are entitled to as workers in BC as they relate to workplace health and safety.
In this workshop, participants will learn more about the process of filing a work-related injury or disease claim with WorkSafeBC, including the benefits covered under a claim and creating a Return to Work (RTW) Plan, as well as claim suppression.

Event details and registration

Date: March 3, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
Jennifer Harms, Adjudicator, WorkSafeBC
Puneet Rangi, Field Investigator, Law & Policy Division, WorkSafeBC
Kathleen Lamontagne- Lalonde, Manager, Field Investigations, WorkSafeBC

QUESTIONS?

Send an email to Andi at ajordan@amssa.org

Funded by: WorkSafeBC

Workshop: WorkSafeBC's Enforcement Processes and Investigations
2022-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support workers to help migrant workers understand and exercise their rights and receive benefits they are entitled to as workers in BC as they relate to workplace health and safety.
This workshop will cover WorkSafeBC’s enforcement of health and safety regulations, including incident investigation. Participants will also learn about the role of Service Canada in employer investigations.

Event details and registration

Date: March 9, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
Steven Marino, Occupational Safety Officer, Prevention Field Services, WorkSafeBC

Mark Douglas, Senior Program Advisor, Integrity Services, Service Canada
QUESTIONS?

Send an email to Andi at ajordan@amssa.org

Funded by: WorkSafeBC

Webinar: Sexual Harassment in Migrant Worker Communities
2022-03-16 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination and is defined as any unwelcome comment or conduct of a sexual nature that may detrimentally affect the work environment or lead to adverse job-related consequences for the victim of the harassment. Sexual harassment can have a serious negative impact on victims. It also impacts others in the workplace who witness it and can negatively affect employee morale and productivity. Sexual harassment may take many forms including verbal, physical and psychological.
In this webinar we will examine the following:

What is sexual harassment?
What are the different types and forms of sexual harassment?
What are the legal implications for a migrant worker experiencing sexual harassment?
What are the psychological and mental health impacts on a migrant worker experiencing sexual harassment?
Support services for migrant workers who have faced or are facing sexual harassment in the workplace.
How to file a sexual harassment complaint.

Event details and registration

Date: March 16, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT / 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
Rita Schnarr, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Schnarr Counselling
Ravneet Riar, Staff Lawyer, Migrant Workers Centre

Questions? Send an email to Misrak at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org
Funded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Webinar: The Government of Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Job Bank
2022-05-31 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver)
Migrant worker support organizations have expressed a need for an orientation and training on the Government of Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Job Bank. This training will enable front line support workers to be able to guide migrant workers in searching and applying for positions listed on the Job Bank, increasing the probability of labour market attachment in Canada for migrant workers.

This webinar will cover:

Introduction and overview of the Job Bank
How to support migrant workers to utilize the Job Bank to search for employment
Tips and resources for migrant workers using the Job Bank for best results

Event details and registration

Webinar: The Government of Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Job Bank- An Orientation and Training for Migrant Worker Support Organizations
Date: May 31, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
Shanisse Kleuskens, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Sophine Lemieux, Employemnt and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Questions? Send an email to Misrak Yacob at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org
Funded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

National Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations | Tables rondes nationales virtuelles à l’intention des organismes de soutien des travailleurs migrants
2022-07-21 10:00 - 2022-07-22 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
La version française suit la présente version anglaise
The French version follows the English version
National Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations will provide professional development opportunities and enhance the capacity of individuals, and the staff at organizations, institutions and businesses that support migrant workers.

The roundtable events are an opportunity to share on regional priorities and service gaps in relation to supporting migrant workers, while providing a space for those working with and supporting migrant workers to connect and share best practices.

Event Details & Registration
National Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations
Simultaneous French interpretation will be provided on Day 1 and 2 during Presentations and Large Group Discussions

Date and time:

Click Here to Register for Roundtable – Day 1
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST

Click Here to Register for Roundtable – Day 2
Friday, July 22, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST

Location: Zoom | You will receive the meeting join details upon registration from Zoom. Background documents will be sent to you prior to the event.

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Agenda
Day 1- July 21, 2022

Migrant worker support organizations will learn about current ESDC-funded projects related to supporting migrant workers. Recipient organizations will share information and updates from migrant workers in their regions.

In the afternoon, Migrant Worker service providers will be given the opportunity to discuss updates, challenges, successes and opportunities in their regions. Discussion questions will also focus on the impacts of the pandemic and how the situation has changed in recent months in each of the regions.

Day 2 – July 22, 2022

On the morning of Day 2, we will hold a workshop, titled: Welcoming Migrant Workers to Rural Communities in Canada.

Description: Serving migrant workers in rural communities comes with its own challenges and opportunities. In this workshop, we will hear best practices, successes and opportunities from speakers in host communities. After the presentation, we will hold breakout sessions to give participants an opportunity to brainstorm and expand on ways of welcoming and integrating migrant workers in rural communities.

In the afternoon of Day 2, we will hold our second workshop of the day, titled: Culturally Aware Workplace Relationship Management.

Description: Migrant Worker support organization have expressed a need for more information on supporting migrant workers facing workplace conflict. Many have mentioned that conflict may arise due to the varying cultural backgrounds of the workers. In this workshop, we will explore cultural awareness, how this impacts workplaces, and the way workers may engage with each other and their supervisors. After the presentation, we will hold breakout sessions to discuss how this shows up for different migrant worker communities and brainstorm possible solutions.

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Les tables rondes nationales virtuelles à l’intention des organismes de soutien des travailleurs migrants offriront des occasions de perfectionnement professionnel et renforceront les capacités des personnes et du personnel des organismes, des institutions et des entreprises qui viennent en aide aux travailleurs migrants.

Les tables rondes sont l’occasion de parler des priorités régionales et des lacunes en matière de service touchant le soutien aux travailleurs migrants; les intervenants du milieu ont ainsi l’occasion d’établir des liens et d’échanger des pratiques exemplaires

Détails des activités et inscription
Tables rondes nationales virtuelles à l’intention des organismes de soutien des travailleurs migrants
L’interprétation simultanée en français sera offerte les jours 1 et 2 pendant les présentations et les discussions en grand groupe.

Date et heure :

Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire à la table ronde – Jour 1
Jeudi 21 juillet 2022, 10 h à 14 h (HNP) / 13 h à 17 h (HNE)

Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire à la table ronde – Jour 2
Vendredi 22 juillet 2022, 10 h à 14 h (HNP) / 13 h à 17 h (HNE)

Lieu : Zoom | Vous recevrez les renseignements pour vous joindre à la réunion lors de votre inscription. Les documents d’information vous seront transmis avant l’événement.

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Ordre du jour
Jour 1 – 21 juillet 2022

Les organismes de soutien des travailleurs migrants en apprendront davantage sur les projets actuels de soutien aux travailleurs migrants, financés par Emploi et Développement social du Canada (EDSC). Les organismes bénéficiaires partageront les informations et les mises à jour reçues des travailleurs migrants dans leurs régions.

En après-midi, les fournisseurs de services aux travailleurs migrants auront l’occasion de discuter des nouveautés, des défis, des réussites et des occasions dans leurs régions. Les questions à débattre porteront également sur les répercussions de la pandémie et sur l’évolution de la situation au cours des derniers mois dans chacune des région.

Jour 2 – 22 juillet 2022

Le matin du deuxième jour aura lieu un atelier intitulé : L’accueil des travailleurs migrants dans les collectivités rurales du Canada.

Description : La prestation de service aux travailleurs migrants dans les collectivités rurales comporte son lot de défis et d’occasions. Durant cet atelier, des intervenants des communautés d’accueil parleront des meilleures pratiques, des réussites et des occasions. Après la présentation, nous organiserons des discussions en petits groupes pour donner aux participants l’occasion d’échanger des idées sur la façon d’accueillir et d’intégrer les travailleurs migrants dans les collectivités rurales.

Dans l’après-midi du deuxième jour aura lieu un deuxième atelier intitulé : Gestion des relations en milieu de travail adaptée à la diversité culturelle.

Description : Les organismes de soutien aux travailleurs migrants ont fait part de leur besoin de disposer de plus d’informations sur le soutien aux travailleurs migrants confrontés à des conflits en milieu de travail. Beaucoup d’organismes ont mentionné que des conflits peuvent survenir en raison de la diversité des origines culturelles des travailleurs. Dans cet atelier, nous allons explorer la sensibilisation culturelle, son incidence sur les milieux de travail et la manière dont les travailleurs peuvent échanger entre eux et avec leurs superviseurs. Après la présentation, nous discuterons en petits groupes de la façon dont cela se manifeste pour les différentes communautés de travailleurs migrants et rechercherons des solutions possibles.

Webinar: The Role of Foreign Consulates in Protecting Migrant Workers
2022-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver)
In this webinar, we will explore the role of consulates in protecting migrant workers in Canada. Consulates play an important role in maintaining connections between employers and migrant workers. Speakers will share best practices on building relationships and collaborating with consulates, all with the goal of providing increased supports to migrant workers in Canada.

Event details and registration

Webinar: The Role of Foreign Consulates in Protecting Migrant Workers
Date: July 5, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
Berenice Diaz Ceballos – Consul General of Mexico
Hugo Velazquez – Community Outreach, Advocacy and Migrant Worker Programs – Senior Manager, MOSAIC

Questions? Send an email to Misrak Yacob at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org
Funded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Webinar: Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence - Pathways for Migrant Workers
2022-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
In this webinar, speakers will present on the application processes and pathways for migrant workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Speakers will review the program(s) available to migrant workers, preparation for applying, the application process, wait times, legal implications and applications for family members. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.

Event details and registration

Webinar: Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence-Pathways for Migrant Workers
Date: August 24, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration

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Presenters:
James McNamee – Senior Director, Immigration Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Will Tao – Canadian Immigration Lawyer, Heron Law Offices

Questions? Send an email to Misrak Yacob at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org
Funded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
