Career Mentorship

Career Mentorship Program

Career Mentorship

Become a mentor

Become a mentee

Events / Workshops

How does mentorship work?

The Career Mentorship Program supports Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) to obtain employment in their fields - Health, Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Trades or Transportation. Clients are matched with a volunteer mentor working in the same field or a related field. Mentors and mentees meet weekly. During these meetings, mentors offer guidance and support with respect to:

Developing career objectives
Canadian workplace language, culture, and etiquette
Employment research strategies
Employer engagement strategies
Networking opportunities – Informational meetings, Networking events, Professional associations, etc.
Employment application preparation
Resume, cover letter & interview preparation
Overall guidance and encouragement

Make an impact. Become a mentor.

Mentors share their knowledge and work experience and assist mentees in navigating through the job search process and transition to a career in Canada.

Mentors assist Mentees by:

Providing support with developing professional networks
Explaining Canadian employment practices and requirements
Identifying skills required in the job market
Clarifying employer expectations
Assisting with resumes and cover letters
Providing support with to job interview preparation and debrief

Mentors have the chance to:

Work with people from different cultures
Develop career coaching and leadership skills
Receive professional development training

Career Mentors have:

At least 2 years of work experience in Ottawa
Contacts in employment and professional networks
Good interpersonal, communication and listening skills
Sensitivity to employment and cultural transition experiences
Commitment to a mentoring relationship

Process:

Provide us your Vulnerable Sector Check or a valid security clearance obtained in the last five years. If you don’t have either of them, we will support you in the process of getting your Vulnerable Sector Check from the police office.
Attend a mandatory orientation session after which you may attend professional development training free of charge.
Meetings occur weekly for approximately one hour at an agreed upon time and location. The mentor is asked to commit a minimum of three months to the mentoring relationship.

Career Mentor Application

If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please contact:

María Aráuz

[email protected]

(613) 725-5671 ext.366

Become a mentee

Eligibility Requirements

The Career Mentoring Program is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:

Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Protected Person and Refugee Claimant
Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP)
Clients with international training in the 5 priority sectors - Health, Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Trades or Transportation
English Level CLB 6 or Higher
Ottawa Resident
Employment Ready

For more information or to register please contact:

Heather Brown

Mentorship Facilitator / Employment Counsellor

(613) 725-5671 ext. 225

[email protected]

Events / Workshops

For more information or to register please contact:

María Aráuz

[email protected]

(613) 725-5671 ext.366

Career Mentorship