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» Create a talent toolkit for business Manitoba businesses are experts at selling their company and job opportunities to talent, but they can struggle to sell Winnipeg. That's where we come in. Our in-house Marketing and Branding and Market Intelligence teams will work with the talent team to compile a toolkit of resources and assets to help Winnipeg companies compete for skilled workers on a global stage. Compelling marketing materials like high-quality videos, tailored images and data will showcase Winnipeg's superior quality of life and competitive advantages. » Conduct international talent recruitment missions Recruiting senior-level employees is a challenge, and our companies are often forced to look out of market for the right people. It can be daunting for individual companies to identify and attract top foreign talent that meets their organization's needs. YES! Winnipeg will leverage best practices from other Canadian jurisdictions and plan international talent recruitment missions to key markets where we know specific talent pools are available and where potential candidates may find life in Canada an attractive option. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program makes it easy for skilled workers to settle here as permanent residents and we will continue to work with the province to take advantage of this successful program. Winnipeg is a multicultural city that is well-positioned to welcome top talent from other places. But we need to be proactive to attract and retain the best people. Education Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH); Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Dayton (Dayton, OH) Hometown Louisville, Kentucky Years in Winnipeg 10 months Reason for moving to Winnipeg To join SkipTheDishes! Favourite thing about working in Winnipeg I love working in the Exchange District. There are always great events going on around town and it's very cool being surrounded by buildings with so much history and character. Winnipeg is also a very bike-friendly city. It's so easy to bike to work! Kimberly Puchala Director of Talent Management & Total Rewards, SkipTheDishes TA L E N T S P OT LI G H T 16 TH E WINNIPEG INVE STOR