PowerHack

PowerHack is a virtual hackathon event from the Immigrant Employment Council of BC that allows employers to connect with highly skilled immigrant talents in the Information & Technology sector. Through PowerHack, employers will have the opportunity to see the technical experience and collaboration skills of highly skilled immigrants to solve problems proposed by employers in a hackathon setting.

Featured PowerHack Employers

Thank you to our employer partners who make PowerHack possible by connecting immigrant talent to the IT Sector!

About The Immigrant Employment Council of BC

IEC-BC is a not-for-profit organization that provides BC employers with solutions, tools, and resources they need to attract, hire, and retain qualified immigrant talent. We believe that the successful integration of skilled newcomers into the BC labour force is critical to both their success and the province’s long-term economic performance. We work with employers, government, and other partner stakeholders to ensure that BC employers can effectively integrate global talent.

PowerHack Events

PowerHack: 2021.03.05February 25, 2021
Powerhack: 2020.02.28February 28, 2020
Powerhack: 2019.10.17October 17, 2019

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Are you an employer in British Columbia looking to hire?

This free service can help you to:

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC welcomes employers who wish to hire skilled IT talents to participate in our PowerHack events as our employer partners.
Employer partners will provide problem statements related to their company for the participants to solve, job openings that they have available and hiring managers to attend the event.

Are you a newcomer jobseeker?

This service can help you to:

Showcase your skills, knowledge and experience to local employers looking to hire
For skilled immigrants, #PowerHack provides an opportunity to demonstrate the value of their global skills and experience, connect with hiring managers and build their professional networks. It is intended to assist immigrants to find equitable employment by addressing the barrier of “no Canadian experience”.
Register as a candidate to maximize your visibility among a growing community of employers across British Columbia!