Virtual International
Recruitment Missions
Hong Kong
Origin The federal government has now introduced easier immigration
pathways for Hong Kong residents, which means there are opportunities to
attract highly skilled workers to Winnipeg.
Target profile of job seekers: Experienced working professionals looking to
immigrate to Canada.
Work profile of job seekers (top 2):
» Finance (accounting, investment banking)
» Technology (software development, fintech)
If you're interested in joining the missions, please
contact Shyam Narayan Moorthi.
New & notable
Los Angeles
Origin Together with the Canadian consulate in Los Angeles, it was decided
that it would be beneficial to partner on a mission. This will be the first virtual
recruitment drive with a Canadian city for the consulate.
Target profile of job seekers: International graduates who are unable to
obtain work permits or green cards to continue working in the U.S.
Work profile of job seekers (top 2):
» Technology (software development, cybersecurity and AI, mathematics and
sciences)
» Arts and entertainment (animation, production engineering).
Job Connections Portal
YES! Winnipeg is proud to announce the launch of the Job Connections Portal.
The portal provides employers with an advanced matching system to potential
employees, saving time and effort when recruiting local and international
talent. Employers can post job opportunities on the portal at no cost and
leverage additional tools to meet their hiring needs. Explore it here.
If you have any questions about the Job Connections Portal,
contact Yelena Petrukhina.
Staff news
Our team is growing to better serve you and
Winnipeg. We recently welcomed:
View our entire list of staff,
departments and services.
Jason Travis
Vice President of Business Intelligence & Marketing
Jason is responsible for the development and
execution of marketing plans and market intelligence
strategies to support EDW's efforts to attract new
investment, skilled talent, job growth and new visitors
to the city.
Amanda Macdonald
Director of Business Development
Amanda leads the YES! Winnipeg's Business
Development team to proactively identify new
prospects and advance each opportunity to a
successful conclusion.
Shyam Narayan Moorthi
Talent & Workforce Development Manager
Shyam is the primary contact for the YES! Winnipeg
Talent team and is responsible for implementing the
strategy and activities to attract, retain and develop
talent.
Yelena Petrukhina
Talent & Workforce Development Officer
Yelena is responsible for YES! Winnipeg talent
partnerships and initiatives, as well as leading the
coordination of talent events and missions.
Wynne Au
Workforce Skills Development Program Manager
Wynne is responsible for the Workforce Skills
Development Program creation, deliverables and
outcomes.
Thank you for your interest in
the Retrain Manitoba program.
Investors are invited to join a webinar for more information
about the Retrain Manitoba program on Tuesday, November
9 at 12 p.m.
Join the webinar, November 9
Passcode:
893199
For questions, contact Wynne Au.
