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Employment barriers for racialized immigrants: a review of economic and social integration support and gaps in Edmonton, Alberta

dc.contributor.authorIntungane,Doriane
dc.contributor.authorLong, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorGateri, Hellen
dc.contributor.authorDhungel, Rita
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-20T22:24:27Z
dc.date.available2024-06-20T22:24:27Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis article explores the strategies used by government-sponsored institutions dedicated to addressing systemic barriers to employment for racialized immigrants in Edmonton. The research involved conducting in-depth semi-structured interviews with service providers, employment program coordinators from different settlement and employment agencies, and a research and training centre operating in Edmonton, Alberta. The first objective is to understand the barriers racialized immigrants face through the hiring and promotion process. The second objective is to understand the support provided by those institutions and the impact of their equity policies on how they assist racialized Canadians in finding gainful employment. Lastly, this study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement on the employment of racialized immigrants in Edmonton. The results show that around 50% of employment service providers acknowledged that visible minority immigrants face barriers while integrating into the labour market, including racial microaggressions in their jobs. In addition, the findings indicate a lack of programs tailored to the needs of racialized job seekers. Participants in this study reported that the Black Lives Matter movement raised awareness among employers regarding racial issues in the workplace. Hence, there is a demonstrated need for employers to undergo training to recognize and address racism in hiring, promoting, and retaining racialized employees at Canadian workplaces. Interviewees recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted racialized employees and newcomers. They recommended that Canadian companies establish educational programs that emphasize the importance and benefits of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hiring process.
dc.identifier.citationIntungane, D., Long, J., Gateri, H., & Dhungel, R. (2024). Employment barriers for racialized immigrants: a review of economic and social integration support and gaps in Edmonton, Alberta. Genealogy, 8(2), 40. https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy8020040
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy8020040
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/3634
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAttribution (CC BY)
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectbarriers to labour-market integration
dc.subjectdiversity and inclusion in Canadian companies
dc.subjectEdmonton
dc.subjectAlberta
dc.titleEmployment barriers for racialized immigrants: a review of economic and social integration support and gaps in Edmonton, Albertaen
dc.typeArticle

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