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46 | AD Today 2019 | ALL IN RECRUITING TIPS TO HELP BUILD A DIVERSE WORKFORCE continued from page 45 communities we're located in within the greater Toronto area. We want to attract the best qualified talent for positions we have available, which means that we're open to all candidates regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, background or age. We believe that by working and interacting with diverse people," she said, "you broaden the opportunity to exchange new ideas and inspire innovation through new ways of thinking and developing solutions." As such, Gerrie Electric has employed a number of creative strategies to attract and recruit a diverse range of candidates. Among those, "we've formed partnerships with organizations such as 'The New Canadian Program,' which offers job fairs to employers and new Canadians, and also work with other government agencies in Ontario that specialize in matching the skilled workforce to the local job market by helping them prepare resumes and acclimate to the Canadian job market." "We've also involved our staff members in local projects with high school students. For example, 'Women as Career Coaches' engages women from different occupational pathways in helping young females become better informed about the many career opportunities available to them," Gerrie Kwant continued. "We're also very active in hiring high school students for co-op opportunities and additionally participate in events hosted by groups like the Society of Women Engineers to help introduce candidates to our industry and discuss career opportunities." Gerrie Electric also relies on positive word of mouth. "Over the past year, we set up a referral bonus program payable to employees who refer a friend and we've had more exposure to local colleges and universities through their job fairs," Gerrie Kwant said. "We've also fostered a stronger relationship directly with colleges by offering scholarships, HUBBELL COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS www.hubbell.com/raco/en ® Count On Hubbell for Quality & Innovation www.hubbell.com/taymac/en www.hubbell.com/bell/en Electrical Boxes & Fittings Weatherproof Boxes, Covers & Lighting In-Use Weatherproof Covers & Fittings ©2018 Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware) "Weiler's diversified workforce brings a vast array of life and work experience. New experiences bring new ideas and ways of working and it's imperative that we find ways to attract and retain a diversified workforce." – Janene Cummings, Weiler Abrasives Group