Did you know that more than 66% of new jobs created in Canada by 2022 will require at least some college or vocational training?*

Are you in a job with limited growth opportunities? Are you considering a career transition or do you want to upgrade your skills? Consider taking a Vocational Training Program to upgrade your skills, boost your earning potential and launch a career in the area of your interest.

This edition of the Al-Akhbar will feature 3 Vocational Training Program options with good future prospects in Ontario:

• Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (NOC 2263)
• Property Administrators (NOC 1224)
• Welders and Related Machine Operators (NOC 7237)

Click here for more information. 

Did you know that more than 66% of new jobs created in Canada by 2022 will require at least some college, or Vocational Training?*

Are you in a job with limited growth opportunities? Are you considering a career transition or do you want to upgrade your skills? Consider taking a Vocational Training Program to upgrade your skills, boost your earning potential and launch a career in the area of your interest. 

This edition of the Al-Akhbar will feature 3 Vocational Training Program options with good future prospects in BC:

• Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (NOC 2263)
• Property Administrators (NOC 1224)
• Welders and Related Machine Operators (NOC 7237)

​1. Inspectors in Public Health and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety

What will you do?

• Inspect the sanitary conditions of buildings; conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment to identify sources of pollution; collect samples of water for analysis; measure physical, biological and chemical workplace hazards; and conduct safety and environmental audits.
• Click here for more information.            

Where can you work?

• Restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and other public facilities or institutions.                

What will you earn?

• Average Entry-Level Salary: $ 20.00 per hour.
• Medium Range: $ 35.00 per hour.
• Higher Range: $60.00 per hour

• Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers.

Check current opportunities in BC – click here

Where can you take this program?

• OSHA  - click here
• BCIT – click here
• SFU – click here

Additional information: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)®

• https://www.bcrsp.ca/about-us

How long is the program?

• The length of the program varies with different institutions and programs. 

What do you need to enroll in this program?

As each institution differs in their pre-requisite requirements, please review the links provided above.

• Applicants should be 18 years of age or older; a graduate of secondary school.
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in a discipline such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is usually required.
• In some establishments, several years of related work experience and the completion of in-house training courses may substitute for formal education.
• Public health inspectors employed outside Quebec require certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.  www.ciphi.ca/
   

2. Property Administrators

What will you do?

• Property administrators perform administrative duties and co-ordinate activities related to the management and rental of investment property and real estate on behalf of property and strata property owners. They are employed by property, real estate and strata services management companies, property development companies and by government.
• Click here for more information

Where can you work?

• Property, real estate and strata services management companies, property development companies and government agencies.

What will you earn?

• Average Entry-Level Salary: $11.00 per hour.
• Medium Range: $ 23.00 per hour.
• Higher Range: $38.00 per hour
• Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers.

Check for current opportunities here

Where can you take this program?

• Langara College – click here
• Vancouver Community College – click here
• UBC – click here
• Registered Managers’ Training Institute (RMTI) - www.rmti.ca/crm
• Licensing at:  Rental Property Manager Licensing - www.recbc.ca/licensing/rental.html

How long is the program?

4.5 months to 2 years depending on various specializations and institutions of learning. See here.

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency, including students educated in Canada. Intermediate to advanced English reading and comprehension skills are needed.
• Please contact specific institutions for pre-requisite requirements.
   

3. Welders and Related Machine Operators

What will you do?

• Welders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This unit group also includes machine operators who operate previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

Where can you work?

• Companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft and ships and other metal products. Also employed by welding contractors and welding shops, or may be self-employed.

What will you earn?

• Average Entry-Level Salary: $15.00 per hour.
• Medium Range: $ 27.00 per hour.
• Higher Range: $37.00 per hour
• Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers.

Check for current opportunities here

Where can you take this program?

• Vancouver Community College – click here
• BCIT - School of Construction and the Environment – click here
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University – click here
• Trades Training, BC – click here
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) Welding – click here
• The Tool Corner – click here

Most regulatory bodies and apprenticeship authorities have their own Web sites that provide licensing information, eligibility requirements, and foreign credential recognition and registration fees. Contact information for the relevant regulatory body can be found at:

British Columbia Industry Training Authority
Suite 110, 2985 Virtual Way
Vancouver, British Columbia - V5M 4X7

778-328-8700 or toll free: 1-866-660-6011

Email:           customerservice@itabc.ca
Website:       www.itabc.ca/

How long is the program?

• Refer to above links for various training institutions for program details and length of programs

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency, including students educated in Canada.
• Please contact specific institutions for pre-requisite requirements.

To learn more about these careers visit:

• www.jobbank.gc.ca/explorecareers.do?selectExploreCareerBy=ec-occupation
• www.workingincanada.gc.ca

For additional information, contact the Skills and Employment Program (SEP) Counsellor in BC - Tel: 604-438-4010 Ext. 610 or Email: sep.bc@iicanada.org.

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We are pleased to publish the Spring 2017 Edition of The Economic Planning Board Newsletter.

In this edition, you will find the following topics:

• Message from Leadership
• Economic Update from Nathan Janzen, Royal Bank
• 2017 Federal Budget Highlights
• Tax Deferred Savings Plans - TFSA vs RRSP
• Futurepreneur Canada
• Business Partnerships Amongst Ismaili Youth
• Instilling Ethics and Healthy Conversation in our Youth
• Financial Literacy - Resources and Links
• Aga Khan Economic Planning Board Program Summary

We encourage all of you to register with the Ismaili Business and Professionals Network (IBPA) to keep up to date on EPB related matters.

Click here to read the EPB Newsletter for Spring 2017

Floods are every homeowners' nightmare. As the cleanup is underway for Quebec residents, the conversation of provincial and federal government for support flood damage has been reignited. 

For residents within the City of Toronto, financial assistance is available. The municipal government has put $37 million toward the costs of flood-proofing for over 20 thousand properties through the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. 

As per the Program site, the City offers owners of single-family, duplex and triplex residential homes a financial subsidy of up to $3,400 per property on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Homeowners must apply for the subsidy and ensure they meet all conditions to be eligible. For more details on the program or to apply for the subsidy, visit the City of Toronto website. 

In a recent article by the Toronto Star, Toronto Police have seen an increase in scams targeting the public. Senior citizens tend to be easy targets as it's likely they possess valued assets, like a home. The Older Women's Network (Ontario) has also identified an increase in calls by CRA scammers, especially during tax season. All members of the Jamat are strongly encouraged to beware of such activity and take necessary precautions.

There are a number of ways to detect and avoid scams; learn how to identify them and protect yourself and your family.​

Please refer to the Fraud Toolkit and Safety for Seniors Update. Members of the Jamat with elderly parents are encouraged to share this information and actively communicate on the topic.