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SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafeBC's Claims Processes for Frontline Staff Supporting Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \n\nEvent details and registration \n\n\nDate: March 3\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \n\nPresenters:  \nJennifer Harms\, Adjudicator\, WorkSafeBC \nPuneet Rangi\, Field Investigator\, Law & Policy Division\, WorkSafeBC \nKathleen Lamontagne- Lalonde\, Manager\, Field Investigations\, WorkSafeBC \n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? \n\nSend an email to Andi at ajordan@amssa.org \n\nFunded by: WorkSafeBC
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/workshop-worksafebcs-claims-processes-for-frontline-staff-supporting-migrant-workers/
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SUMMARY:Workshop: WorkSafeBC's Enforcement Processes and Investigations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n\nEvent details and registration \n\n\nDate: March 9\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \n\nPresenters:  \nSteven Marino\, Occupational Safety Officer\, Prevention Field Services\, WorkSafeBC \n\nMark Douglas\, Senior Program Advisor\, Integrity Services\, Service Canada \nQUESTIONS? \n\nSend an email to Andi at ajordan@amssa.org \n\nFunded by: WorkSafeBC
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/workshop-worksafebcs-enforcement-processes-and-investigations/
CATEGORIES:AMSSA,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220316T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Sexual Harassment in Migrant Worker Communities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this webinar we will examine the following: \n\nWhat is sexual harassment?\nWhat are the different types and forms of sexual harassment?\nWhat are the legal implications for a migrant worker experiencing sexual harassment?\nWhat are the psychological and mental health impacts on a migrant worker experiencing sexual harassment?\nSupport services for migrant workers who have faced or are facing sexual harassment in the workplace.\nHow to file a sexual harassment complaint.\n\n\nEvent details and registration \n\n\nDate: March  16\, 2022\nTime: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PDT / 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPresenters: \nRita Schnarr\, Registered Clinical Counsellor\, Schnarr Counselling \nRavneet Riar\, Staff Lawyer\, Migrant Workers Centre \n\n\nQuestions? Send an email to Misrak at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org  \nFunded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/webinar-sexual-harassment-in-migrant-worker-communities/
CATEGORIES:AMSSA,Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Government of Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Job Bank
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis webinar will cover:\n\n  Introduction and overview of the Job Bank\n  How to support migrant workers to utilize the Job Bank to search for employment\n Tips and resources for migrant workers using the Job Bank for best results\n\n\nEvent details and registration \n\n\nWebinar: The Government of Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Job Bank- An Orientation and Training for Migrant Worker Support Organizations\nDate: May 31\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPresenters: \nShanisse Kleuskens\, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) \nSophine Lemieux\, Employemnt and Social Development Canada (ESDC) \n\n\nQuestions? Send an email to Misrak Yacob at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org  \nFunded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/webinar-the-government-of-canada-temporary-foreign-worker-job-bank/
CATEGORIES:AMSSA,Online
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SUMMARY:National Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations  |  Tables rondes nationales virtuelles à l’intention des organismes de soutien des travailleurs migrants
DESCRIPTION:La version française suit la présente version anglaise\nThe French version follows the English version \nNational 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.\n\nThe 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.\n  \nEvent Details & Registration\nNational Virtual Roundtables for Migrant Worker Support Organizations \nSimultaneous French interpretation will be provided on Day 1 and 2 during Presentations and Large Group Discussions\n\nDate and time: \n\nClick Here to Register for Roundtable – Day 1\nThursday\, July 21\, 2022\, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\n\nClick Here to Register for Roundtable – Day 2\nFriday\, July 22\, 2022\, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\n\nLocation: Zoom | You will receive the meeting join details upon registration from Zoom. Background documents will be sent to you prior to the event.\n\n*We will be live-tweeting during the event\, follow us on Twitter @amssabc! \n\nAgenda \nDay 1- July 21\, 2022\n\nMigrant 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nDay 2 – July 22\, 2022\n\nOn the morning of Day 2\, we will hold a workshop\, titled: Welcoming Migrant Workers to Rural Communities in Canada.\n\nDescription: 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.\n\nIn the afternoon of Day 2\, we will hold our second workshop of the day\, titled: Culturally Aware Workplace Relationship Management.\n\nDescription: 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.\n  \n————————————————————–\n  \nLes 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.\n\nLes 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\n\nDétails des activités et inscription \nTables rondes nationales virtuelles à l’intention des organismes de soutien des travailleurs migrants \nL’interprétation simultanée en français sera offerte les jours 1 et 2 pendant les présentations et les discussions en grand groupe.\n\nDate et heure : \n\nCliquez ici pour vous inscrire à la table ronde – Jour 1\nJeudi 21 juillet 2022\, 10 h à 14 h (HNP) / 13 h à 17 h (HNE)\n\nCliquez ici pour vous inscrire à la table ronde – Jour 2\nVendredi 22 juillet 2022\, 10 h à 14 h (HNP) / 13 h à 17 h (HNE)\n\nLieu : 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.\n\nSuivez nos commentaires en direct pendant l’événement sur Twitter @amssabc!\n\nOrdre du jour \nJour 1 – 21 juillet 2022\n\nLes 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.\n\nEn 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.\n\nJour 2 – 22 juillet 2022\n\nLe matin du deuxième jour aura lieu un atelier intitulé : L’accueil des travailleurs migrants dans les collectivités rurales du Canada.\n\nDescription : 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.\n\nDans l’après-midi du deuxième jour aura lieu un deuxième atelier intitulé : Gestion des relations en milieu de travail adaptée à la diversité culturelle.\n\nDescription : 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.
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/national-virtual-roundtables-for-migrant-worker-support-organizations-tables-rondes-nationales-virtuelles-a-lintention-des-organismes-de-soutien-des-travailleurs-migrants-2/
CATEGORIES:AMSSA,Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Role of Foreign Consulates in Protecting Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nEvent details and registration \n\n\nWebinar: The Role of Foreign Consulates in Protecting Migrant Workers\nDate: July 5\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPresenters: \nBerenice Diaz Ceballos – Consul General of Mexico \nHugo Velazquez – Community Outreach\, Advocacy and Migrant Worker Programs – Senior Manager\, MOSAIC \n\n\nQuestions? Send an email to Misrak Yacob at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org  \nFunded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/webinar-the-role-of-foreign-consulates-in-protecting-migrant-workers/
CATEGORIES:AMSSA,Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence - Pathways for Migrant Workers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEvent details and registration \n\n\nWebinar: Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence-Pathways for Migrant Workers\nDate: August 24\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nPresenters: \nJames McNamee – Senior Director\, Immigration Branch\, Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) \nWill Tao – Canadian Immigration Lawyer\, Heron Law Offices \n\n\nQuestions? Send an email to Misrak Yacob at migrantworkerhub@amssa.org  \nFunded by: the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
URL:https://migrantworkerhub.ca/event/webinar-temporary-residence-to-permanent-residence-pathways-for-migrant-workers/
CATEGORIES:AMSSA,Online
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