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Where do we go from here?Positioning BC’s Workforce to Capitalize on
Regional Economic Opportunities
Shannon BaskervilleASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER – Labour Market & Immigration DivisionMinistry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation
Meeting BC’s Human Capital Needs
MATCHING
BC not only needs more skilled workers; it is
imperative workers have the right skills to meet
regional economic opportunities
INFORMATION
Government has developed strong labour
market analytics and forecasting capability that enables us to know where job openings will be, and where there is a need for
workers
COLLABORATION
Matching skills with job openings requires
collaboration – from government, post-
secondary institutions, employers, and other
stakeholders
Case Study: NW Transmission Line
Slide 3
400 km north of Terrace - between Skeena substation and Bob Quinn Lake
$404 million project Will create 280 direct jobs for each year of construction Bob Quinn Lake is 780 km from Prince George (UNBC,
CNC); 530km from Prince Rupert (NWCC)
Some human capital considerations: As noted on the map – there are several other large
proposed projects requiring human capital in the region Can regional post-secondary and training system deliver? Given remote/rural location, is temporary or permanent
immigration effective? How can local First Nations be involved in employment?
Changing the way we do business… Government action
BC Jobs Plan and “Skills for Growth”
Over $615M in labour market programs and initiatives
$1.9 billion per year invested in 25 post-secondary institutions
Aligning skills training to where the jobs are and to the needs of the local workforce
Refocusing labour market and training investments Regional workforce tables
Ensuring training and skills development will match the needs of sectors that are creating jobs
Sector workforce planning and skills development Trades and Apprenticeship Planning Conference
Attract British Columbians to job opportunities New online tools will inform British Columbians about the job
opportunities where they live
Match new British Columbians to regional job opportunities Explore potential for body to oversee foreign credential recognition Expand the Provincial Nominee Program
Changing the way we do business requires shared responsibility and collaboration
Government, employers and educators are all responsible for increasing domestic supply of skilled workers and attracting skilled newcomers.