For Employers
Overview
The Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (SIA) has been working with the business community for over 15 years and appreciates the dedication of those who have partnered with our employment programs. We would like you to be involved with any of the work placements listed on this page.
By participating in our employment programs, employers have been able to increase their labour pool, benefit from newcomers’ skills, and increase workplace diversity. It also allows you to preview a potential candidate without any commitment to hire.
Mentorship Program:
- 8-12 week volunteer work placement in the participant’s field;
- Participants are skilled professionals with post-secondary education;
- These individuals have at least 5 years of experience in their professional background; and
- There is no expectation to compensate or hire.
Contact Mentorship Work Placement Coordinator Erika Kambeitz at ekambeitz@saskintercultural.org
LITE Program:
- 12-week work placements at 30 hours per week;
- Education levels range from high school to post-secondary;
- Most participants are looking for their first job;
- All participants receive training on transferable job skills, computer basics, communication skills, and cross-cultural awareness; and
- Employers are reimbursed half of the provincial minimum wage during the course of the work placement.
Contact LITE Work Experience Coordinator Jeanelle Blackstar-Desjarlais at jblackstar@saskintercultural.org.
PACT Program:
- 12-week work placements at 37.5 hours per week in the participant’s field;
- Participants are skilled professional women with post-secondary education in STEM and Business fields;
- These individuals are highly experienced in their professional background; and
- Half of wages are reimbursed by SIA and there is no expectation to hire.
Contact PACT Work Placement Coordinator Erika Kambeitz at ekambeitz@saskintercultural.org.
B2E Program:
- 10-week work placements at 37.5 hours per week in the participant’s field;
- Participants are skilled professionals with post-secondary education or training from outside of Canada;
- Half of wages are reimbursed by SIA and there is no expectation to hire.
Contact B2E Work Placement Coordinator Kennedy Kreutzwieser at kkreutzwieser@saskintercultural.org.
Employers and local professionals can also get involved by mentoring a participant: CareerNet Program
- 8-12 weeks of career mentoring with a newcomer in your field, either online or in-person
- Build valuable leadership and interpersonal skills
- Share knowledge, be part of enhancing community in your field, and expand your professional network
Contact CareerNet Mentoring Coordinator Cooper Muirhead at cmuirhead@saskintercultural.org.
