Elham Ershad
Associate Director, Programs & Impact @Immigrant Employment Council Of Bc
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director, Programs & Impact @Immigrant Employment Council Of Bc
Lead the strategy, design, and performance of employer-facing and workforce development programs at the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC), reporting to the Director, Strategy & Impact.Oversee a multi-functional portfolio spanning Employer Engagement, Workforce Development, and Learning, with direct and indirect leadership across program managers, specialists, and coordinators. Provide strategic direction and alignment across teams to ensure programs are integrated, responsive to employer needs, and deliver measurable outcomes.Drive collaboration across internal functions, including Data & Insights and Business Development, to translate employer and labour market insights into scalable programs, tools, and learning solutions.Play a key role in advancing IEC-BC’s employer-facing strategy, including initiatives such as Employer Feedback Forums, MentorConnect, B2B MentorConnect, and ASCEND for Employees, as well as contributing to the development of the SME Diagnostic Tool under the FAST SCALE initiative.Key contributions: Lead cross-functional program portfolio aligned with organizational and funder priorities Provide oversight and direction to Employer Engagement, Workforce Development, and Learning functions Strengthen employer engagement across sectors and regions Translate employer insights into program design, tools, and system-level recommendations Drive program performance, evaluation, and continuous improvementProud to contribute to building a more inclusive and future-ready labour market that works for both employers and newcomers.
EDUCATION
Simon Fraser University
BOOT900 Grant and Proposal writing
Douglas College
Certificate CDP, CDP (Career Development Practitioners)
Gemological Institute of Gohar-e-Parsian (GIGP)
Certification, Diamond Grading & Color Stone Grading
Simon Fraser University
Certificate, Human Resource Management
University of Tehran
Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Mictosoft Certification, • Microsoft Certified Specialist (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Simply Accounting )
Psychometrics Canada
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certification and Strong Interest Inventory Certification
SKILLS
ABOUT ELHAM ERSHAD
I am a strategic leader in workforce development and employer engagement, with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering programs that connect employers with diverse talent and drive meaningful labour market outcomes. In my current role as Associate Director, Programs & Impact at IEC-BC, I lead the design and delivery of employer-focused initiatives that engage over 200 employers annually. My work focuses on bridging the gap between employers and talent, particularly internationally trained professionals, through innovative program design, partnerships, and practical tools. I have led and supported initiatives such as Employer Feedback Forums, MentorConnect, and ASCEND for Employees, and contributed to the development of employer-facing tools like the SME Diagnostic Tool. These initiatives are grounded in real employer insights and aim to improve hiring practices, workforce planning, and retention outcomes. Throughout my career, I have consistently met and exceeded program targets and contractual outcomes, with a strong track record of delivering successful initiatives that lead to renewals, expanded scope, and sustained impact. I bring a results-driven approach, ensuring that programs are not only well-designed but also effectively executed and aligned with organizational and funder priorities. I hold a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, which strengthens my ability to align workforce strategies with business and organizational needs. I bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a strong ability to turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions. I am particularly passionate about creating systems-level impact by aligning employers, programs, and policy to better support workforce integration. Areas of focus: • Employer engagement and workforce strategy • Program design and scaling • Inclusive hiring and talent integration • Strategic partnerships • Labour market insights and systems change I am always interested in connecting with others working to build more inclusive, effective, and future-ready workforces.
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