The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans

Great talent is hard to find.
Let’s change that.

Whether you’re a small business owner or corporate leader, The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans offers a clear and adaptable action plan to help you find the right talent for your team.

Discover the untapped potential of Canada’s military Veteran workforce with the second edition of The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans.

This easy-to-use resource, now updated to reflect current labour market conditions, is your roadmap to becoming a Veteran Friendly Employer. Learn how hiring Veterans can help you meet your talent needs while improving your overall HR practices in today’s challenging and evolving business landscape.

In the Guide’s second edition, you’ll find practical hiring tools that improve your recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes. Gain insights from relatable hiring scenarios and evidence-based research that dispel common myths about Veterans in the workplace. Using this Guide, you’ll understand why Veterans should be your next hire and how their skills and experience can benefit your organization.

The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans is more than just a book. It’s a complete toolkit that will help you become a Veteran Friendly Employer. Tap into this hidden talent pool today to gain a competitive business advantage and positively impact your organization, the lives of Veterans, and Canada’s labour market as a whole.

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Features of The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans

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Practical, reusable hiring tools that will make recruitment, hiring, and onboarding easier

For all the employers and hiring managers struggling to find the right employees, this Guide offers a real and adaptable action plan.

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Relatable hiring scenarios that bust myths about Veterans in the workplace

See what happens when Veterans and employers go through the hiring and onboarding process together.

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Evidence-based learning from Challenge Factory’s research

Understand how Veterans really act in civilian workplaces and the impact of using Veteran hiring resources.

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Resources compiled in one convenient place to help you become a Veteran Friendly Employer

Access Canada’s robust ecosystem that supports Veterans and employers.

“The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans offers detailed insights and research to explain why Veterans are an invaluable employment resource for businesses across the country, and I believe it’s going to help promote Veteran hiring across Canada.”

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

“A fantastic quest and one that every Canadian can support. It’s a win-win for Veterans, employers, and Canada.”

Tony Chapman, Brand Strategist, Host of the Chatter That Matters Podcast

“Whether you are considering hiring military members or Veterans, are curious about what military training brings to the workforce, or need a just-in-time guide before an interview, The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans is reliable and well-informed, having brought together a vast amount of knowledge and experience about Veteran hiring in Canada.”

Jennifer Quesnel, Engagements and Partnerships, Department of National Defence

“This book is a go-to to understand the extremely talented and resourceful Veteran workforce and get the most out of your time and theirs. You will use it again and again.”

Bob Berube, Operations & Corporate Services, Scotiabank

“Veterans at heart are servant leaders. Whether they are leading their own business or contributing to the success of another, their curious, innovative, and collaborative nature is an asset to any organization. This guide does the important work of breaking down the stereotypes and barriers to accessing this pool of talented Canadians in an easy-to-use format. Thank you!”

Kathleen Kilgour, Senior Program Manager, Prince’s Trust Canada: Operation Entrepreneur

The Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans

Great talent is hard to find.Let’s change that.

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