General Programs and Services
- Aboriginal Declaration Process for Applicants to Aboriginal–only Staffing Activities within INAC
- The department will have an Aboriginal Declaration Process to ensure that individuals accessing employment opportunities within INAC that have been identified only for Aboriginal candidates are within that target group.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy – Legislation and Policies
- It is not a discriminatory practice for an employer to give preferential treatment to Aboriginal persons in hiring, promotion or other aspects of employment, when the primary purpose of the employer is to serve the needs of Aboriginal people.
Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
- Aboriginal Human Resource Council
- Their mission is to see full participation of Aboriginal people in Canadian labour markets by pioneering new ways to increase skills and training opportunities for Aboriginal people in Canada.
- Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS)
- The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is designed to expand the employment opportunities of Aboriginal people across Canada.
Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS)
- Aboriginal Nutrition Network
- Aboriginal Program
- CN actively encourages two-way communication, cross-cultural training, safety awareness, and conflict resolution between its employees and members of First Nations.
- Source: Canadian National Railway Company (CN)
- Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP)
- Provides Aboriginal people with the skills they need to participate in economic opportunities such as northern mining, oil and gas, forestry, and hydro development projects across Canada.
Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS)
- Aboriginal Skills Development Program – Federal Student Work Experience Program
- Provides students with opportunities to learn about the federal government and gain valuable experience while developing and improving their employability skills.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Aboriginal University Recruitment Inventory
- This page discusses the 4 stages screening process for the 2005/06 campaign of the Aboriginal University Recruitment Inventory.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Aboriginal Workforce
- This page provides links to Aboriginal employment programs, Aboriginal resourcing at INAC, Kumik, contacts and other useful links.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative (AWPI)
- Facilitates the process of equitable participation of Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian workforce through enhancing awareness, capacity and partnerships between Aboriginal peoples and all sectors of the economy.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Aboriginal Workforce, The: What Lies Ahead (PDF)
- This paper was published by the Canadian Labour and Business Centre and discusses various demographic, economic and educational trends and forecasts pertaining to the Aboriginal workforce.
- Source: Canadian Labour and Business Centre
- Aboriginal Youth and Youth Canada Services
- The Aboriginal Youth and Youth Canada Services are a small, dynamic unit at HRDC dedicated to supporting Aboriginal communities across Canada.
- Source: Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
- Blueprint for the Future
- Project of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation that provides Aboriginal youth with a forum where they can be exposed to a variety of educational and employment-related information.
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
- Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR)
- Through career awareness programs, training and employment resources, and recognition of environmental excellence, BEAHR has made excellent progress toward increasing Aboriginal employment in the environment sector.
- Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP)
- This program offers Aboriginal candidates the opportunity to explore all aspects of a transition to military life before making an informed decision about joining.
Source: Government of Canada; National Defence and the Canadian Forces (DND/CF)
- CAP Urban Initiatives Labour Market Development Program
- The objective of this program is the development and implementation of labour market development programs that are designed to assist Aboriginal Peoples to prepare for, to obtain, and to maintain employment.
- Source: Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
- CPT124 – Application for Coverage of Employment of an Indian in Canada under the Canada Pension Plan whose Income is Exempt under the Income Tax Act
- Electronic form for the application for coverage of employment of an Indian in Canada under the Canada Pension Plan whose income is exempt under the Income Tax Act.
Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- CPT20 – Election to Pay Canada Pension Plan Contributions
- Electronic form pertaining to the election to pay Canada Pension Plan Contributions.
Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- E–employment Quadrant (Aboriginal Resumes and Jobs)
- National database of resumes of qualified Aboriginal people as well as career and jobs of interest to Aboriginal people.
- Source: Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
- Employment – Aboriginal Relations – Social Responsibility
- Suncor is also investing in the next generation of Aboriginal employees through scholarships, work placement and training programs.
- Source: Suncor Energy
- Employment Equity and Diversity
- Assists managers and human resources professionals in integrating employment equity principles and practices into daily operations by providing access to useful employment equity and diversity information, tools and resources.
Source: Government of Canada; Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
- First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy
- This site lists a number of programs which are designed to give First Nations and Inuit youth what they need to prepare for and participate in the world of work.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- First Nations Workers and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
- The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a public pension plan designed to provide workers in Canada and their dependants with some financial protection from loss of income under certain circumstances.
Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
- Health Careers, Education and Training
- This page was compiled by the Information Centre on Aboriginal Health, and provides numerous links to information on health careers, education and training for prospective Aboriginal students.
- Source: Information Centre on Aboriginal Health
- HP Canada's Philanthropy Program
- Aboriginal peoples represent about three per cent of the total Canadian population. One of hp’s goals is to ensure the inclusion of Aboriginal peoples in educational, societal and employment environments.
- Source: Hewlett-Packard
- Inclusion Network (Online Recruitment System)
- Aboriginal job seekers can search the national job board for exciting job opportunities, and employers can post jobs and connect directly with Aboriginal talent looking to work for them.
- Information for Aboriginal Peoples
- Links to information about tax benefits and requirements that may be important to Aboriginal peoples.
Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Interprovincial Association of Native Employment
- The mission of the Interprovincial Association of Native Employment is to promote Native employment.
- Kumik – Council of Elders
- Provides Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal employees with instruction and counsel in dealing with problems arising in the work place which have developed because of unfavourable attitudes and cultural differences.
Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Making it Work! – Aboriginal Participation of Apprenticeship (PDF)
- This report contains 36 recommendations and an action plan, and is intended to stimulate the establishment of new "apprenticeship partnerships" and the implementation of new initiatives and Aboriginal apprenticeship projects.
Source: Government of Yukon; Education
- National Council of Aboriginal Federal Employees
Source: Government of Canada; Government of Canada
- Perspective of Aboriginal Employment in the Federal Public Service, A
- A Perspective of Aboriginal Employment in the Federal Public Service. This document provides a summary report on the representation of Aboriginal employees in the federal Public Service, with regard to recruitment, retention, career development and best practices.
Source: Government of Canada; Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada
- PSAC Policy Aboriginal Workers – Human Rights
- This committee also provides an excellent venue to practice the public speaking skills that are of major importance for any interview process and which, when mastered provide greater self-confidence.
- Source: Public Service Alliance of Canada
- Training and Development Programs
- Provides Inuit individuals with new job skills and the specific qualifications necessary to work in this challenging environment.
- Source: Nasittuq
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