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\nProfessions North/Nord wishes to thank the North Bay & District Multicultural Centre (NBDMC) for granting permission to reproduce copyright materials. This guide is based off of the Employers’ Guide produced by the NBDMC in 2010. Through this sharing of resources, Professions North/Nord is able to provide these guides to other communities and better serve internationally trained professionals throughout northern Ontario.  \nThis guide was also made possible through the support of the Ontario Government, funder of Professions North/Nord (PNN) . PNN is an initiative of Laurentian University in Sudbury.  \nFunded by:  \nContents  \nIntroduction  \nThis guide has been designed as a resource for employers to assist with the inclusion of internationally trained professionals (ITPs) in the workplace. Attraction, hiring and retention strategies are important aspects that employers must embrace to ensure a competitive business environment. As an employer, hiring the best person for the job is instrumental to business success.  \nThis guide will help employers with:  \n- Accessing a greater wealth of experience, talent and potential  \n- Enhancing the recruitment process  \n- Increasing employee motivation and loyalty  \n- Building a welcoming and inclusive workplace for newcomers  \n- Increasing staff retention and engagement  \n- Increasing business productivity  \n- Becoming branded as an employer of choice by desirable employees  \nInternationally trained professionals contribute to the Canadian labour market supply by offering valuable insights from varying perspectives based on different cultural backgrounds.  \nInternationally trained professionals’ knowledge and expertise offer employers a competitive advantage to doing business around the world and serving customers with diverse needs.  \nInternationally trained professionals will stay in the company, consequently reducing employees’turnover and improving productivity.  \nInternationally trained professionals are the solution for the shrinkage in the Canadian workforce.  \nInternationally trained professionals can lead to a successful business and a more vibrant community.  \nVisit your municipality’s immigration portal, a one-stop-shop designed to support newcomers and provide information for employers:  \n[www.ImmigrationNorthernOntario.com](www.ImmigrationNorthernOntario.com)  \n[Visit](Visit www.skillsinternational. ca)[ www.skillsinternational. ca](Visit www.skillsinternational. ca)to browse International Trained Professionals’ profiles and to learn more about their skills and experiences.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThere are many services available to assist employers with recruiting, hiring, integrating, and retaining internationally trained professionals in the workplace. Refer to the back cover of this guide to locate resources available near you.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nHow will Canada’s changing population and workforce affect employers?  \n- The Canadian government estimates that by 2015, approximately 48% of the working population will be between the ages of 45 and 64, compared to 35% in 2004.  \n-According to the Canadian government, lower birthrates are leading to fewer young people entering the workforce.  \n-According to the Canadian government, roughly two-thirds of Canada’s population growth now comes from net international migration.  \n- The Conference Board of Canada estimates that Canada needs 375,000 new immigrants annually in order to stabilize the workforce and ensure economic growth.  \nStatistics Canada 2006 Census reports the following:  \n- By 2013, the Government of Canada predicts that immigration will account for 100% of Canada’s net labour force growth.  \n- By 2026, it is estimated that Canada will be facing a labour shortage of up to one million workers.  \n- By 2020, Canada’s population will be static and 100% of population growth will come from immigration.  \nNOTES  \nTHE FACTS  \nNorthern Ontario Landscape  \nDid you know","cbCaifzdGQwTnLlb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifzdGQwTnLlb","pdf",1726560,47,"English","# Introduction\n## Purpose and benefits for employers\n## Impact of Canada’s changing population and workforce\n# Northern Ontario Landscape\n## Immigration as an economic growth strategy\n## Migration statistics overview\n# Employers’ perspectives\n## Multicultural hiring and knowledge advantage","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Employers’ Guide for employers?\",\"answer\":\"The guide is designed to help employers include internationally trained professionals in the workplace, strengthening recruitment, retention, and workplace inclusion.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide describe the benefits of hiring internationally trained professionals?\",\"answer\":\"It links ITP hiring to enhanced recruitment, higher motivation and loyalty, reduced turnover, improved productivity, and a stronger employer brand.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide explain immigration’s role in Canada’s workforce outlook?\",\"answer\":\"It cites government and research estimates that immigration contributes significantly to population growth and net labour force growth, helping address future labour shortages.\"}]","Employers’ Guide - Newcomers & Your Workplace | PDF",72]