Human Resources Management Guide for Canadian Information and Communications Technology Companies

This guide is a practical tool designed to expand on human resources management principles. It is primarily intended for front-line managers (immediate supervisors) who will view it as a reference and support document with regard to issues surrounding human capital management. It contains a wealth of information enabling managers to stimulate the productivity of their companies, to channel the efforts of their employees towards corporate objectives, and to ensure awareness of the organization’s values. This document makes it possible to establish effective human resources management strategies, programs and mechanisms. It also answers concrete questions that emerge each day with regard to hiring, retention, diversity, compensation, performance evaluation, training, time management, drafting employee manuals, and occupational health and safety issues.

ICT Employer Directory

The directory houses a list of ICT organizations in Canada and can be searched by city, province, sector, and keywords. Information includes Name of Organizations, Brief description of the company, Link to the career site, Location and Number of Employees.

IEP Entrepreneurial Guide: Starting a Business in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector in Canada

This guide includes Business Requirements and Information; Information about Canada and Canadian business environment; General Programs and Services available through government sources; Checklist for going into business, Industry Specific Research/Analysis/Statistics ICT, and Government Contracts, Grants, Assistance, Tenders.

IEP Resource Guide to the ICT Sector                                   

This guide includes information and tips, stats on the sector, employment in the sector, including key facts about the ICT Sector, working in the sector, Canadian workplace culture, skills development, helpful hints for finding work, and myths about the sector.                                     

Pocket Guide to Canada’s ICT Sector for IEPs                     

This is a small, basic guide with valuable tips on working in the ICT sector, key ICT sector centres in Canada and links to online resources.

Links & Resources

This webpage contains a list of resources for IEPs.