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 to obtain employment in their field. Clients are matched with a volunteer Career Mentor working in the same or a related field. Mentors and mentees meet weekly. During these meetings, the mentor will 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:

Monica Bertholdo Pieniz
[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:

  • Landed Immigrant or Convention Refugee
  • Internationally trained
  • Language Assessment level 6 or higher
  • Ontario resident
  • Employment ready

For more information or to register please contact:

Heather Brown
(613) 725-5671 ext. 225
[email protected]

Events / Workshops

For more information or to register please contact:

Monica Bertholdo Pieniz
[email protected]
(613) 725-5671 ext.366

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