CRIEC Connects

The skilled immigrant talent pool will be an important component of future workforce planning strategies. The Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) understands this dynamic and seeks to provide the appropriate solutions for both employers and skilled immigrants. We secure Champions from business and community leaders and other supporters who are ready, willing and able to tackle the challenges related to skilled immigrants securing and retaining employment commensurate with their skill and experience. And with the dedication and assistance of our Community Partners and other supporters, we connect skilled immigrants with employers through critical initiatives such as our flagship mentoring program.

Interested in becoming an employer partner? Please contact Marie-France Varin (Director, Program Development).

TransCanada's Mentor Champion

Alumni Event Video - October, 2011

Alumni Event Photo Gallery - October, 2011

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Coffee with a Perk! 15 minutes of free coaching.

Celebrate International Coaching Week with The Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC), the Calgary Association of Professional Coaches (CAPC) and Bow Valley College (BVC).

When: Thursday February 9th
Where: Bow Valley College (North Campus) - 332, 6 Avenue SE - Second Floor Atrium
Time: Drop-in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm

This is a great way to:

Experience the value of coaching (career, goal setting, work-life balance)
... or just to learn what CRIEC, CAPC, and BVC have to offer

Click here to register »

Deloitte Impact Day Video, September 2011

Deloitte Impact Day Photo Gallery, September 2011

Mission & Vision

Build pathways between Calgary employers and skilled immigrants that encourage hiring.
Support, encourage and work with organizations that provide employment services to skilled immigrants on programs and solutions that will lead to the full employment of Calgary’s immigrants, and initiating programs and solutions where appropriate.
Work toward creating seamless and transparent processes that empower skilled immigrants to work in their field and achieve full acceptance by their professional regulatory bodies.
Ensure multi-stakeholder collaboration.

One of the mentees you will meet in this video not only secured employment shortly after
this video was taken, he has since been promoted to Account Manager at Printer Plus Inc.

Become a Mentor

CRIEC helps Calgary employers access the skilled and experienced employees they need to meet business objectives, and helps skilled immigrants gain job search strategies, build professional networks, and acquire the tools necessary to secure employment commensurate with their education, experience and skills. More information can be found in the following PDF:

CRIEC Mentoring Program Overview

Why be a Mentor

Mentor Handbook

User Guide Chapter 5 - Discussion Forum

Become a Mentee

If you are a new or recent immigrant to Canada, please read Who can be a mentee and contact one of our Community Partners. More information can be found in the following PDF:

Mentee Handbook

If you are a newcomer and struggling to pay for the costs of the Canadian accreditation or training you need to work in your pre-immigration career, contact Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) and ask about their micro loans.