General Programs and Services

Aboriginal Aerospace Employment Initiative

Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC)

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: Capacity Building and Accountability Component

The capacity to provide efficient and effective labour market programming to organizations.

Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Aboriginal Nutrition Network

This page from the Aboriginal Nutrition Network provides information on careers in the nutrition field as well as a Career Promotion Tool Kit for people health workers.

Aboriginal Peoples Programs

Source: Government of Canada; National Defence (DND)

Aboriginal Peoples' Program – Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth

This page provides a brief overview of an employment program designed to provide work opportunities to young urban Aboriginals.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Aboriginal Persons Inventory

Source: Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)

Aboriginals in Construction: Awareness, Access, Action

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) Progam

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; Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy: Services for Aboriginal People with Disabilities component

This page contains links to training programs and services designed for Aboriginal individuals living with a disability.

Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC)

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is designed to expand the employment opportunities of Aboriginal people across Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

Aboriginal Summer Student Internship Program

Designed for candidates across Canada who are interested in a future career with BDC, this program aims to build confidence (both personal and professional) through training and mentorship.

Source: Government of Canada; Business Development Bank of Canada

Aboriginal Tax Officer Apprenticeship Program

The Aboriginal Tax Officer Apprenticeship Program (ATOAP) is an employment equity initiative that addresses the recruitment, development and retention of qualified Aboriginal college and university graduates.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Aboriginal Workers

The Canadian Labour Congress channels its energy on promoting Aboriginal Rights and anti-Racism in respect to Aboriginal workers.

Source: Canadian Labor Congress

Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative (AWPI)

To facilitate 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; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

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

This government of Canada website provide a list of programs and services specific to the needs of Aboriginal youth pertaining to Jobs, Education, Careers and Money.

Source: Government of Canada; Youth.gc.ca

Band Employee Benefits

The purpose of this program is to provide funding to eligible Aboriginal employers to support the cost of the employer's share of contributions to pension plans for eligible employees.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

BEAHR Training Programs

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.

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)

Careers

Our unit has been designed specifically to address issues surrounding the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal/Inuit peoples as well as the development and administration of programs and has been in place since 1967.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

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)

Eagle Learning

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

These programs for First Nations and Inuit youth living on reserves or in recognized communities are available.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

First Nations Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP)

The RLEMP is a new program that offers special training to First Nations to prepare them to assume new responsibilities in terms of land, resource and environment management.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

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)

Guiding Circles – An Aboriginal Approach to Career Pathing

Guiding Circles is a self-exploration package that combines traditional teachings with sound contemporary career development exercises.

Source: Aboriginal Human Resource Council

Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth

This youth employment initiative provides work experience and on-the-job training for First Nations and Inuit youth to assist them in pursuing long-term employment in the housing industry.

Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

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; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Making it Work! – On-the-job Training for Aboriginal Apprentices

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: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Métis Economic and Labour Inititative

Source: Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Mining Industry Human Resource Portal for Aboriginal Communities

This resource is intended for Aboriginal organizations, career planners, community leaders and individuals, providing basic information about career opportunities and training/education requirements for individuals considering employment in mining.

Source: Mining Industry Human Resources Council

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

Serving Canada's Aboriginal People

This program provides Aboriginal youth with 17 weeks of summer employment. Candidates receive training at the RCMP's Training Academy and then return home to provide 15 weeks of police support services.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Student Employment at AANDC

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Youth – Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (15 to 30 years old)

This page provides links to work opportunities and to programs and services designed for Canadian First Nations and Inuit youth.

Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC)

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