PLEASE NOTE: This workshop has been postponed to a later date.

Back by popular demand, Vanessa Wong and Vincent Chow, two Human Resources experts from the public and private sector, will be presenting another valuable employment workshop in Room C at the Roundhouse Community Centre. Vanessa will be discussing the important distinctions between an employee and independent contractor for business/operational reasons and statutory/legal obligations. As well, she’ll be covering the common elements of an employment vs. independent contractor agreement. Vincent will be providing his advice on preparing for the interview, interview questions and techniques (i.e. responding to behavioral/situational and difficult questions effectively), post interview tips, and more!

This workshop cannot be missed! Since spacing is limited, be sure to register early!


Vincent Chow is a Senior Compensation Consultant for Business Objects, formerly known as Crystal Decisions. He is responsible for designing and managing company compensation programs, policies and procedures in support of company objectives. Prior to joining the company, Vincent worked at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, consulting to client companies in the areas of compensation program design, job evaluation and survey consulting services. He holds a master's degree in human resources management from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Vincent is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and the current chair of the WorldatWork (Canadian Compensation Association) British Columbia Local Area Group.

Vanessa Wong is a Human Resources/Labour Relations Consultant for the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA). Prior to joining CSSEA, she worked at BC Hydro and in the private sector. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Industrial Relations Management. Vanessa represents clients in grievances, third party hearings, and collective bargaining. Vanessa also conducts workshops for clients on human resources and labour relations issues. Vanessa is a member of the BC Human Resources Management Association and was a previous board member of NAAAP Vancouver.