Bizu Mushe Ph. D.
Bizu Muche is an Employment Engagement Manager at the Association for New Canadians (ANC) with extensive experience in career development, employer engagement, and workforce integration. She leads initiatives that connect newcomers with meaningful employment opportunities, collaborating with industry partners to support workforce integration. Bizu holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Dalhousie University and is dedicated to fostering inclusive, safe, and sustainable workplaces for newcomers.
May 9, 2025 Day 3
Empowering Newcomers through Occupational Health & Safety: The Association for New Canadians Approach.
The Association for New Canadians (ANC) is dedicated to ensuring newcomers have the occupational health and safety (OHS) knowledge needed for successful workplace integration. In this session, we will explore the unique challenges newcomers face—such as language barriers and cultural differences—and how ANC addresses these gaps through targeted training programs and industry collaborations. Participants will discover practical strategies for fostering safe, inclusive work environments that go beyond minimum compliance.