Why Employers are Hiring Newcomers

Why hire immigrant talent in Hamilton, Ontario?

Diversity helps your business and bottom line

Investing in a diverse and inclusive workplace isn’t just the right thing to do—it improves profitability, employee retention, and brand reputation.

Higher Profits: Companies with diverse leadership teams are 33% more profitable than less diverse competitors.

Stronger Employee Engagement: Inclusive workplaces see higher job satisfaction, improved collaboration, and reduced turnover.

Attract New Generation of Talent: 47% of Millennials prioritize diversity when choosing an employer, similar trends towards diversity are being seen across younger businesses/markets.

Enhanced Brand Image: Businesses known for workplace diversity and inclusive hiring appeal to customers and employees alike.

Access to a Growing and Diverse Workforce

Hamilton’s economy thrives on diversity and skilled labor. As workforce demands increase, hiring immigrants is key to filling critical skill gaps.

Highly Educated Talent: Over 51% of recent immigrants hold a university degree, compared to 20% of Canadian-born workers

Multilingual Skills: More than 70% of immigrants speak a language other than English or French, helping businesses connect with diverse customers.

Reflecting your customer base: More than 18% of Hamilton’s population identifies as a visible minority, reflecting the city’s evolving customer base.

Increasing growth: Immigrants account for two-thirds of Hamilton’s recent population growth, bringing valuable skills to local businesses.

Eliminating Workplace Discrimination

Despite their qualifications, many immigrants face challenges in the hiring process.

59% of immigrant and racialized job seekers in Hamilton report experiencing hiring discrimination.

The most common hiring barrier is during job applications and promotions.

1 in 4 immigrants experiences workplace discrimination from supervisors, coworkers, or clients.
By being a proactive employer, you can help combat workplace discrimination and set a great example!

One of the cornerstones of our success is and has been the diversity of our workforce. Our organization has had the privilege of welcoming people from around the world to our team, many escaping political unrest, food insecurity or violence, providing them with their first employment in Canada. All have a unique story but they share a common goal which is to contribute positively and provide their families with the opportunity for a better life. Their diversity, hard work and positivity make our company and our nation stronger.

Immigrants have been instrumental to the success of my business. Many loyal employees started with me when we were small and now benefit from our growth and success.

Diversity is truly one of our greatest strengths, and we’ve seen firsthand how the skills, perspectives, and resilience of immigrant employees have contributed to our teams and overall success.

A candidate from a different country not only brings a refreshing perspective but they also bring niche skills and experiences that are not always found in Canada, and we want to tap into that so we can stay competitive. We are also cognizant of the fact that to meaningfully connect with our customers who are from all over the globe, it is important for us to present ourselves as a company that walks the walk when it comes to diversity and inclusion

We recognize that achievements are not born from a single vision but from the combination of many distinct viewpoints. To successfully serve our communities in Hamilton and Halton, our workforce must reflect the same rich diversity that makes up those communities. Diversity challenges the status quo, opens minds, and enables us to solve any problem we may face.