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Discover how One Yes can change careers and strengthen our community.

Attract

Learn why hiring internationally trained professionals is a strategic advantage and how to market yourself effectively to recruiters and hiring managers.

Recruit

Discover how to tap into the unique talent and experience of internationally trained professionals to bring fresh perspectives to your team.

Onboard

Understand the significance of a smooth onboarding process in enhancing workplace culture and employee loyalty.

Retain

Explore retention strategies, including mentorship and career progression, to ensure long-term success for both employees and organizations.

Key Themes

Advance Your Career

Get expert advice on navigating internal promotions and accelerating your career growth. Understand the pathways to leadership and how to position yourself for success within your organization.

Build Future-Ready Skills

Explore the value of micro-credentialing for emerging industries and how to acquire the niche skills that are becoming essential in the modern workforce. 

Innovative Best Practices in Onboarding

Discover innovative onboarding methodologies that surpass traditional approaches. Create inclusive, effective onboarding experiences for long-term new hire success.

Develop Leadership Excellence

Gain insights into leadership development and career progression, equipping yourself with the tools to lead effectively and inspire others in your team.

Effective Retention and Performance Management

Learn to retain top talent through thoughtful performance management. Foster employee growth, track progress, implement feedback loops, and create a culture of trust and recognition.

Meet our Speakers

MC and Introductions

Dinara Millington

Founder and CEO, 17Insight Inc.
Speaker Bio

Government Official Remarks

Ako Ufodike, Deputy Minister

Immigration and Multiculturalism
Speaker Bio

KeyNote and Plenary Speakers

Usman Tahir Jutt

Owner/Operator at McDonald's Corporation, Chirp Foods
Speaker Bio

Deryck Greer

Chief Information and Security Officer, Protexxa
Speaker Bio

Demystifying the Risk of Hiring Immigrants

Rachel Miller FCPA, FCA

CEO of CPA Alberta
Speaker Bio

Markus Navikenas, M.A., MBA

Partner at Deloitte
Speaker Bio

Marlon Samuel, MBA

Vice President, System Optimization & Customer Service, Enbridge Pipelines
Speaker Bio

Shannon Pestun

CEO of Pestun Consulting and Co-founder of The Finance Cafe, Sr. Advisor to the Diversity Institute
Speaker Bio

Brianne Reid

Managing Director, Talent Solutions at Levvel Inc.
Speaker Bio

Stand out: How to Attract your Employer of Choice

Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. LLD)

CEO and Managing Partner of Osuji & Smith Lawyers
Speaker Bio

Cherene Kambeitz

Marketing & Communications Director, Levvel Inc.
Speaker Bio

Melissa Upton

Client & Partner Relations Specialist, About Staffing
Speaker Bio

Zachary Novak

Founder & CEO of Careers In Technology and Innovation (CITI)
Speaker Bio

Abiola Olatona, RN., BSc., MN

Executive Director and Lead Consultant at Hesed Consulting Inc.
Speaker Bio

Innovative Best Practices and Case Studies for Onboarding

Dennis Agbegha, BSc, MSc.

Regional Manager Partnership for the Prairies, BDC
Speaker Bio

Nini Obiaga

HR Expert, Strategist, Recruiter, Mentor & Coach
Speaker Bio

Javier Vinsome

Program Manager, CRIEC
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Are Workplaces Quietly Quitting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)?

Anne-Marie Pham, MPA

CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion
Speaker Bio

Deconstructing the Construction Industry for ITP's

Bill Black

President & CEO, Calgary Construction Association
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Laura Cobos

HR Advisor at Whissell Contracting
Speaker Bio

Muthui Mwangi

Principal of Jenga Homes Inc.
Speaker Bio

Recruiting & Retaining Internationally Educated Nurses in Alberta

Darlene Schindel, RN

Health Champion for Edmonton with NSTEP (Nutrition Students Teachers Exercising with Parents)
Speaker Bio

Lucia ( Lucy) Olalia Reyes RN,MN

President Philippine Canadian Nurses Association
Speaker Bio

Martha Neguse, MN, BN.

Consultant with the Ministry of Health
Speaker Bio

Tyler Burley

Provincial Senior Practice Lead for Nursing Professional Practice at Alberta Health Services
Speaker Bio

Beyond the Basics: Effective Retention and Performance Management

Nketti Johnston-Taylor, Ph.D

Executive Director, CRIEC
Speaker Bio

Paula Calderon

Chief Executive Officer, CIWA
Speaker Bio

Adediwura (Wura) Odiase

Director, Culture Inclusion and Belonging, Calgary Police Service
Speaker Bio

Career Growth without the Burnout: Strategies for Long-term Success

Rosa Twyman, K.C., BComm, LL.B, EMBA

Founder and Principal of Regulatory Law Chambers
Speaker Bio

Nadine Niba, CPA, MBA

Senior Manager, KPMG
Speaker Bio

Angelah Kusero

Director, Workforce Development & Chief Strategist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Manpower
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THRIVE Calgary Conference

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Speakers Begin at 8:50 AM

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