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Technology Talent Strategy for BC

Recruitment, Retention and Education

Download the Technology Talent Strategy for BC | Written and Developed by the Vancouver Economic Commission in partnership key industry stakeholders. (c) Vancouver Economic Commission 2017.

Delivering Industry-Driven Talent Solutions

for Vancouver’s Fastest Growing Sectors


 

BC’s tech industry has grown nearly 15% in the last two years to become one of the top five largest industries in BC. Research shows the sector has much more room to grow too. For that reason, strong action is needed to ensure the province’s technology talent pool keeps pace with the sector’s rising demand – predicted to increase by 30% over the next 10 years.

With that in mind, the Vancouver Economic Commission, with support from the province of British Columbia and other partners including BCTECH and the BC Innovation Council, engaged sector leaders to develop a comprehensive, industry-driven strategy and action plan.

Recruiting:

  • Maximize the domestic workforce through effective outreach and removal of barriers to entry;
  • Launch coordinated national and global promotional campaigns;
  • Improve immigration policies and processes;

Retention:

  • Facilitate easier integration into the sector and province for underrepresented groups and new immigrants;
  • Support industry in implementing more progressive HR practices;
  • Extend and leverage programs that retain quality foreign talent;

Education:

  • Expand practical learning and industry-related curriculum in K-12 schools;
  • Increase capacity, access and co-ops of postsecondary institutions;
  • Increase re-training and up-skilling programs.

Download the Technology Talent Strategy for BC | Written and Developed by the Vancouver Economic Commission in partnership key industry stakeholders. (c) Vancouver Economic Commission 2017.

 
View the Talent Strategy for BC

The Value of Taking Action

The plan focused on preparing a diverse workforce for these jobs over the long-term, while helping companies meet the pressing need for top talent in the short-term. This will benefit BC’s employees and populations looking to build high-growth careers. It will sustain the growth and innovation of BC companies. It will also continue to fuel Vancouver’s economy – already the fastest growing in Canada, and a model for green business around the world.

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