Expert Speakers. Interactive Workshops. Same-Day Outcomes.
To attract great people, we need great places to live. The Hiring & Workforce Housing Forum, organized by the City of Penticton’s Economic Development department, will bring together South Okanagan employers with people who can make change happen.
Hear from leading experts, take part in interactive workshops, be inspired by the latest concepts, uncover opportunities and leave with outcomes.
This event will incorporate two streams of topics running simultaneously, essentially bringing together two forums under one roof. Participants can pick from either agenda, making it a relevant, impactful and value-packed day.
The challenge
In today’s increasingly competitive hiring marketplace, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to attract and retain skilled labour. One of the greatest barriers to recruitment is a shortage of suitable housing options.
Let’s work together to find a solution.
Hiring
- Gain insight to position your organization to attract your ideal recruits
- Learn about hiring incentives for ‘untapped’ labour markets
- Ramp up your online presence on the free recruitment portal StartHereOkanagan.com
- Option to film your own recruitment video on-site
Workforce Housing
- Explore innovative housing and financing methods
- Connect with people who can make change happen – and explore new opportunities
- Identify your pain points in finding housing and hear about options for resolving them
Who is this event for?
South Okanagan employers, investors, planners, property managers, real estate and mortgage specialists and the development community. Also, for those involved in education, regulation, housing, business support and development.
Add-on option: Film your recruitment video
In today’s virtual world, videos are one of the driving forces for marketing your organization. A job posting provides details of the role, but a video can relay the essence of the company culture. We’re offering a limited number of participants the option to film their own recruitment videos on-site, with assistance from professional coaches.
You’ll be building on the learnings from the morning session to define your organization’s messaging – a process specifically designed to help you come out with an elevator pitch for working at your company. For a minimal fee of $100, you’ll create a high-quality video, which will be added to StartHereOkanagan.com and that you can use for your own social media and website promotions.
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit hiringandhousingforum.com.
Event details
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019
Forum: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wine & Cheese Reception to follow
Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, 21 Lakeshore Drive W, Penticton
Ticket information
General admission: $35 early bird, $50 regular
Admission including recruitment video: $135 early bird, $150 regular
Prices include lunch and wine & cheese reception.