RRT Program Updates & Community Information

Please note that Canada has a new three-digit number for those at risk of self-harm – 988. KCR is a proud partner in the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. 9-8-8 is a new national helpline for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. You can call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support in English or French and 9-8-8 responders will be here to listen and provide help without judgment.

Whether you are looking for your first job, coming back to the workforce after an absence or switching careers to achieve your professional goals, you’ll want to know what the opportunities will be in our province. The British Columbia Labour Market Outlook can help.

The 2023 edition provides a 10-year forecast of the flow of supply and demand for labour in the province, covering the period 2023 to 2033. The report forecasts job openings across 64 industries, 512 occupations and seven regions providing British Columbians with the knowledge required to make informed decisions on careers, hiring, training and education.

British Columbians will soon benefit from internationally trained professionals having an easier path to working in their chosen careers and filling crucial skills shortages as the International Credentials Recognition Act received royal assent on Nov. 8, 2023.

In this webinar we were welcomed by Antoinette Mahabir and Kayla Warburton, previous Early Childhood Educators and now ECE experts at HiMama. Antoinette and Kayla joined us to discuss effective onboarding strategies for new educators to ensure a seamless transition into your center. They dove into the tools and techniques directors need to make sure all staff feel confident and prepared, helping centers foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere for the first day of school. Creating a warm and welcoming classroom for children and families starts with the educators.

BC Teal

This is the first in a series of four webinars on the topic of helping students with Learning Challenges in our EAL classes. Members who attend all four sessions will have the option of purchasing a digital badge to add to the skills section of their social media accounts.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress

Програма Інсайти Експертів започаткована Конґресом Українців Канади – серія україномовних вебінарів на важливі теми, які допоможуть українцям які в Канаді знайшли притулок від російської геноцидної війни проти України адаптуватися до життя в Канаді.

The Expert Insights program, launched by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, is a series of Ukrainian-language webinars on important topics that will help Ukrainians who found refuge in Canada from the Russian genocidal war against Ukraine to adapt to life in Canada

Childcare Resources

The Refugee Response Team TOK (Thompson-Okanagan and Kootenays) has compiled a list of childcare resources in the Thompson, Okanagan, and Kootenay regions. These include summer camps, day care, after-school care, and preschool services. The information is listed alphabetically by provider name. Ages for eligibility are listed in the second-last column on the right.

For more information, email immigrantservices@kcr.ca

RRT – TOK

The presentation will provide healthcare resources and information on what to expect when accessing health care in our communities. The health fair will cover health services including accessing primary care, finding a family doctor, the Interim Federal Health program and the Medical Services Plan (MSP), Public Health, Urgent Care and Emergency Services, Provincial Language Services, Home Health, substance use, and mental health.

We welcome you to watch to learn more about the resources, facilities, and health services available to newcomers.