2023-2024 NICE Engagement

Share Reuse Repair Initiative conducted a BC-wide engagement project to understand the workforce needs and opportunities in the emerging circular economy and how they might be fulfilled through inclusive employment. Through surveys and roundtable discussions, we heard from employers and service providers across the province about circular opportunities, labour shortages and skill gaps, and inclusive practices.

Roundtable Events

From June 2023 to January 2024, SRRI held 10 engagement roundtables across the province. We extend a big thank you to our 16 local co-hosts, 64 key contributors (publicity partners and guest speakers) and 193 attendees, including circular employers, ESPs, and other contributors from all corners of BC.

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Surveys

We conducted two surveys to learn about the labour needs and inclusive practices and interests of circular employers, as well as the current practices and emerging interest of employment service providers to place those they serve in circular jobs. 290 responses were received—196 from circular employers and 94 from ESPs.

Final Report

The full report of key findings and priority actions from the 2023-2024 NICE engagement phase has been presented to the Province of British Columbia and is now available. You can also read more about our previous work on inclusive circular employment in our 2022 report Growing Inclusive Circular Jobs in the Lower Mainland and BC.

Roundtable Co-hosts

Publicity Partners & Key Contributors

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Funding

The engagement phase of the NICE project was funded by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills’ Sector Labour Market Partnerships program, which provides funding for collaborative projects that help anticipate or address labour market challenges, investigate knowledge and skills gaps, and create opportunities for innovative solutions. The project is also supported by Vancity’s enviroFund.