HIO CommuniquÃ©: Fall Issue 2014

2015 Employer Excellence Awards: Call for Entries

HIO is accepting entries for the 2015 Employer Excellence Awards from employers in the National Capital Region. The awards recognize local employers for their innovative workplace policies and practices around the recruitment and integration of skilled immigrant employees into their organization. The deadline for submissions is January 23, 2015. Find out more>>>

Research Reports

Overqualified, Underutilized: Ottawaâ€™s University Educated Immigrants

The persistent case of occupational overqualification is a less than desirable labour market outcome that affects skills utilization, productivity and economic growth. Read more

Government as Employer of Skilled Immigrants

This report examines the role of the three levels of government as the largest employer, with over 3.6 million employees. Find out what practices and policies various levels of governments are using to encourage the employment of immigrants.
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"Not So Trivial" Trivia Quiz

What percentage of Ottawaâ€™s STEM labour force are immigrants? (i.e. people with specialization in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

Test your knowledge of immigrants in Ottawa with these 10 questions. Take the Quiz

Event Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2015 Employer Council of Champions Summit and Awards. This high profile event is an excellent opportunity to promote your organization or business as a community leader. Learn more

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