This page is aimed at linking employers to information, resources and strategies that will address recruitment and retention issues.

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Recruitment Strategies

Attractive and Competitive Compensation
Employers choose to use attractive remuneration packages such as signing bonuses, competitive wages, stock options, profit sharing, etc. to recruit employees.

The following link provides information on region specific services for individuals, Business and organizations in Saskatchewan: http:///www.labourmarketinformation.ca/

The following link provides information on many Saskatchewan occupations: http:///www.saskjobfutures.ca/

The following link contains a directory of organizations providing health and social services in Saskatoon:
http://www.nsilc.com

Retention Strategies

Competitive and Equitable Compensation
Offer competitive and equitable compensation to encourage employees to stay with your company.

The following link provides information on specific services for individuals, business and organizations in Saskatchewan:
http:///www.labourmarketinformation.ca/

The following link provides information on many Saskatchewan occupations: http:///www.saskjobfutures.ca/

Transportation Services
Consider offering assistance for transportation if this is a problem for attracting future employees.

The following link provides information on City Transit routes & services for people who are unable to use the regular transit system: http://www.city.saskatoon.sk.ca/org/transit/routes_services.asp Phone assistance is also available at 975-3100 between 7:00am and 9:00pm.

Special transportation arrangements are also available by contacting: Blue Line Taxi @ 653-3333 and Radio Cab Service @ 242-1221 or 668-8888.

Flexible and Competitive Benefit Plans
Organizations that offer insurance to small companies:

Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce:
Through Wiegers Financial @ www.wiegersfinancial.com

North Saskatoon Business Association:
Through Rusu Financial Inc. (Representing London Life Insurance) rusu.financial.inc@londonlife.com

Positive Work Environment
Ensure that employees are working in a positive, friendly and safe work place that is free of harassment, intimidation and health hazards.

The following link is to the Saskatchewan Safety Council dedicated to the prevention of injuries and fatalities. www.sasksafety.org

Safety courses are available through the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association at www.scsaonline.ca

Provincial Occupational Health and Safety www.gov.sk.ca

Provincial Workers’ Compensation Board www.gov.sk.ca

Provincial Information and Privacy Commissioner www.gov.sk.ca

Saskatoon Community Mediation Services provide services to reduce conflict and violence in community settings and provide information for the prevention of conflict situations. http://mediate.sasktelwebsite.net/ or phone 244-0440.

Foreign and Immigrant Workers
Recruitment and hiring of skilled foreign workers in areas of skill shortages:

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP): www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca/

Citizenship & Immigration Canada: Information on the admittance of foreign workers into Canada: www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html

1. Saskatoon Open Door Society Inc. provides assistance for hiring immigrants:
   Phone: 653-4464
   http://www.sods.sk.ca/
2. Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Inc:
   http://www.siassoc.sk.ca/
3. Immigrant Women of Saskatchewan:
   Phone 978-6611

Hiring Aboriginal Workers
For linkages to agencies that can assist with the recruitment of Aboriginal workers in the Saskatoon area:

Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC):
www.sktc.sk.ca/ or contact Peggy Vermette at 306-477-9333.

Construction Careers Saskatoon:
www.siit.sk.ca or contact Leonard Manitoken at 306-373-4694 & 306-373-4695.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology:
www.siit.sk.ca

Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada:
www.ahrdcc.com/

Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative Employer Toolkit:
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/awpi/tkt_e.html or contact (819) 994-5924.

Assistance for Employers to retain employees during business downturns:

Work Sharing Program through HRSDC: centralized in Saskatoon for all of Saskatchewan:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/sid/cia/grants/ws/desc_ws.shtml or call Toll Free: 1 (800) 206 7218.

Record of Employment Forms for Completion Assistance
Call Toll Free 1-800-667-7554.

Hiring Summer Students: Human Resource Centre for Students:
Operates from May to August. Call 306-975-5292.

Managing Your Human Assets
(A Human Resource Guide for Small Business Employers)

URL: http://www.goodspiritreda.com/3r.html

Career Systems International
Free employee turnover calculator! What is it costing your company?

URL: http://www.careersystemsintl.com/employee retention.htm

About Human Resources
Heighten employee loyalty, build supportive peer relationships, and improve retention rates simultaneously.

URL: http://humanresouces.about.com

Saskatoon Human Resources Association
The Saskatoon Human Resources Association provides a means of acquaintance with others in similar business situations.

URL: http://www.saskatoonhra.org/

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Business Services
Provides links to information about the programs and services being offered to those starting or operating a business in Canada.

URL: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/business/menu/shtml

Service Canada
Provides links to information for employers and entrepreneurs in Canada.

URL: http://servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.html

Saskatchewan Provincial Department of Labour
Saskatchewan Labour administers all labour legislation. It is committed to ensuring the needs of working people are met and protected while contributing to the creation of a vibrant economy of full employment

URL: http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca

Human Resources Management
A site for small to medium sized business. A one-stop information source for your human resources management needs, including information from government and non government sources.

URL: http://hrmanagement.gc.ca