Labour shortages are forecast to become more acute in BC and in the West Kootenay over the next decade. We are currently trying to determine if the West Kootenay can support a fee-for-service recruitment agency for recruiting employees. The information you share might also prove invaluable in addressing other human resource (HR) issues for the region.
 
This survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Participation in this study is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential. Please include your contact information at the bottom of this survey should you wish to be eligible for a draw prize of an iPad. Providing your contact information is optional.
 
The project was initiated by: Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures Central Kootenay, Selkirk College, Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS), Community Futures Greater Trail, Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, Destination Castlegar, Kootenay Employment Services (KES), and Lower Columbia Initiatives Corp. (LCIC). The study is funded by the Province of BC.
 
Thank you in advance!

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* 1. What is your age range?

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* 2. Where did you live 5 years ago?

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* 3. Where do you currently live?

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* 4. How many years of work experience do you have?

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* 5. What is your field of occupation?

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* 6. What best describes your current work situation?

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* 7. What is your highest level of schooling?

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* 8. How do you typically look for employment opportunities? (Check as many as apply)

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* 9. If you currently live in the West Kootenay region, what are the reasons you live here? (Check as many as apply)

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* 10. Rank the factors for you around importance for employment? (from most to least important)

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* 11. List other important factors not captured in the question above.

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* 12. What are your top concerns/ considerations about working in the region? (Select up to 5)

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* 13. A temp agency helps employers to fill temporary needs (e.g. inventory, seasonal work, summer or holiday rush, covering vacations, etc.). Would you consider registering with a temp agency if one existed in the West Kootenay?

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* 14. A recruitment agency helps to link employers with employees. Would you consider registering (at no cost) with a recruitment agency if one existed in the West Kootenay to find full-time employment?

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* 15. What advice would you give to someone who might move to the West Kootenay region for a job?

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* 16. If you do not live in the West Kootenay region, what would entice you to consider moving to it?

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* 17. Name (NOTE: Participation in this study is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential. Please include your contact information should you wish to be eligible for a draw prize of an iPad. Providing your contact information is optional.)

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* 18. Email

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* 19. Phone #

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* 20. Thank you for completing the survey! Please add any additional comments.

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