Labour and Workforce Development

In a changing economy with demands for skilled workers in newly emerging sectors, the BBOT works closely with education and business to develop impactful policies and programming to meet current and emerging economic and employment needs.

Programs and Activities:

Member of the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table Employment Working Group providing employment resources and programming for newcomers and refugees.

Our Efforts and Impact:

  •  Burnaby Board of Trade Calls for Better Foreign Credential Recognition in Policy Adopted by BC Chamber of Commerce
  • Burnaby Board of Trade Calls for More Language Training to Support Newcomers Entering the Workforce
  • Burnaby Board of Trade Calls on Province, Federal Government to Extend Skilled Immigration and International Talent Programs
  • Burnaby Board of Trade Calls on Province, Federal Government to Extend Skilled Immigration and International Talent Programs