Provide a point-in-time workforce snapshot with anonymous, aggregate data to better understand the multicultural identities of your workforce
See below on this page for details about how to complete this commitment.
⚠️ Instructions To Complete This Commitment:
Commitment:
Provide a point-in-time workforce snapshot with anonymous, aggregate data to better understand the multicultural identities of your workforce.
Please complete all of the below requirements.
Part A: Workforce Snapshot
Complete the point-in-time workforce snapshot template indicating the complement of Foreign Workers, Permanent Residents of Canada/Refugees, and Canadian Citizens on your team.
Part B: Noted needs, trends, challenges, or expected changes in your workforce complement
Provide a statement sharing any insights into specific needs, trends, challenges or expected changes within your workforce (language barriers, cultural understanding, health and wellness, permit changes)
Submit Evidence When You have Completed This Commitment
Aggregate data summary
Template to gather information
Noted trends and/or expected changes
Once you have completed each of the above requirements, upload your evidence using our online form as soon as possible. This allows time for review and feedback.
Evidence may be in the form of a document, email, newsletter, meeting minutes, social media post, etc.
Deadline to submit all evidence for the 2026-2027 WIC: 3PM, Tuesday, November 30th, 2027.
⏰ Key Dates:
Important dates to remember:
By November 30th, 2027: Deadline to submit evidence for review.
✅ Why This Commitment Is Important:
The problem we’re trying to solve:
Employers may not have a clear picture of their workforce makeup: Without anonymous, aggregate data, it can be hard to understand the range of immigration experiences represented in the workplace.
Workforce needs can be missed or addressed too late: Changes related to work permits, language access, cultural adjustment, health and wellbeing, or recruitment may affect employees and business operations before supports are in place.
Community planning is limited without shared local insights: A better understanding of workforce trends can help employers, service providers, and partners respond to emerging needs across the Bow Valley.
Benefits:
Make more informed workplace decisions: A workforce snapshot helps employers identify where policies, communication, training, and staff supports may need to adapt.
Prepare for workforce changes: Identifying trends early helps employers plan for permit transitions, recruitment needs, employee wellbeing, and retention.
Support coordinated action across the Bow Valley: Anonymous, aggregate information strengthens local understanding of workforce realities and helps guide practical community supports for employers and employees.
📝 Resources:
Platinum Readiness Assessment Template
Workplace Inclusion Action Plan Template
Progress Report and Employee Update Template
Final Report Template
📧 Contact:
Supporting Agency
For questions and support to complete this commitment, please contact:
Heather Bates (she/her)
Community Connections Coordinator, Settlement Services in the Bow Valley
Email: Heather.bates@banff.ca