Name: Sandra Saric
Vice President, Talent Innovation
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
Sandra is responsible for all aspects of ICTC’s talent and diversity initiatives, collaborating with business, HR and talent partners on strategies and actions to leverage the talent of today and tomorrow in Canada’s digital economy.
As a champion in the promotion and development of diversity and inclusion programs across Canada and globally, Sandra has particularly focused on initiatives that involve the recruitment, retention, integration and advancement of women, global talent, Aboriginal peoples, and youth in ICT.
Sandra holds a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Ottawa and BA Honours in Political Science from Carleton University. After university, Sandra completed the Information Technology Professional Program, as well as leadership development and coaching programs at the Banff Centre and a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from the University of British Columbia.
As a leader in the area of diversity and inclusion, Sandra is a member of the Hire Immigrants Ottawa Employer Council of Champions; ITAC’s Women in IT Diversity Advisory, TRIEC’s Employer Engagement Committee; SUCCESS BC’s ACAP Committee and Colleges and Institutes Canada CIIP Advisory Board.
Presentation Description:
- Skills needed to help open career doors;
- Interesting career opportunities when you combine learning ie: Science, Tehcnology, Engineering and Math (STEM) + business + arts , etc;
- What are companies looking for when hiring new grads (ie: work experience/co-ops; volunteerism, etc.).