Recruitment and workforce development supports help Kootenay employers attract, hire, and retain the people they need to grow and thrive.
Whether you’re hiring for a key role or planning for long-term growth, there are local organizations that can help. The resources below offer practical support, connections, and expertise to strengthen your hiring process and build a stable, confident team.
Resources
Kootenay Talent + Recruitment
A Kootenay solution for Kootenay workforce challenges
Kootenay Talent + Recruitment supports Kootenay businesses in building strong, sustainable teams.
Services Include:
- Full-service recruitment (end-to-end hiring support)
- Condensed and customized recruitment packages
- Leadership coaching and HR consulting
- Succession planning and organizational design
- Employer education and onboarding support
Kootenay Talent + Recruitment supports employers in addressing key local hiring barriers, including housing, relocation challenges, childcare access, and wage competitiveness.
Learn more: kootenayrecruitment.ca
WorkBC
Free hiring support for employers
WorkBC provides province-wide employment services including:
- Job posting support
- Hiring incentives and wage subsidies
- Labour market information
- Recruitment assistance
- Support for training and upskilling
Local WorkBC Centres can assist employers in connecting with job-ready candidates and accessing available provincial programs.
Learn more: workbc.ca
HR Network
A regional space for HR collaboration
The West Kootenay Recruitment Agency Pilot helped establish a regional HR Network to connect human resource professionals across the Kootenay and Boundary regions.
The Network provides a space for HR leaders to share knowledge, strengthen best practices, and collaborate on workforce challenges facing local employers. It was launched during the pilot with ongoing quarterly meetings scheduled through 2026, supporting long-term regional capacity in recruitment, retention, and people development.
For more information about the HR Network email mi*@*****************nt.ca
Kootenay Childcare Initiative
Workforce supports for childcare providers
The Kootenay Childcare Initiative supports childcare providers by helping address one of the sector’s biggest challenges: recruiting and retaining qualified Early Childhood Educators.
Through regional partnerships and targeted workforce solutions, the Initiative works to strengthen staffing capacity, connect centres with recruitment supports, and improve long-term sustainability for childcare services across the Kootenays.
Learn more: kootenaychildcare.ca
