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Meet Sandeep, A Canada InfoNet Mentor

Sandeep Dani has associated with Canada InfoNet for over 4 years as a mentor. Being an immigrant himself, he is committed to helping the immigrant community settle and integrate within Canada. Sandeep is a risk management executive with 15+ years of experience and has been part of global insurance and consulting firms. He is also on the Board of iPartnerIndia, Canada a Canadian charity focusing on women empowerment and education of vulnerable children.  In this interview, Sandeep talks about mentorship as an opportunity to share his experience and give back to the community.

Why did you decide to become a mentor with Canada InfoNet?

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Read more about the article Canada Beyond the Big Cities, Part 2: Employment Opportunities in Thunder Bay, ON

Canada Beyond the Big Cities, Part 2: Employment Opportunities in Thunder Bay, ON

Although Canada is a big country most immigrants settle in the country’s biggest cities – Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on the cost of living and the labour market which means settling in these cities comes at a significant cost.

It is important for new immigrants to understand that smaller cities in Canada have lower unemployment rates and can offer great job opportunities.

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Read more about the article Canada Beyond the Big Cities, Part 1: Employment Opportunities in London and Ottawa, Ontario
Autumn view over Westport Ontario in Canada.

Canada Beyond the Big Cities, Part 1: Employment Opportunities in London and Ottawa, Ontario

Although Canada is a big country most immigrants settle in the country’s biggest cities – Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on cost of living and labour market which means settling in these cities comes at a significant cost.

It is important for new immigrants to understand that smaller cities in Canada have lower unemployment rates and can offer great job opportunities. Ageing population and other economic factors have created a great need for immigrant talent in these communities.

In this webinar, we bring you representatives from two such cities – London and Ottawa in Ontario. They will provide information on labour market and cost of living which are things new immigrants should definitely take into account when deciding in which community to build their lives.

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Read more about the article Outside the Box: Creative Paths to Successful Settlement in Canada

Outside the Box: Creative Paths to Successful Settlement in Canada

Starting life in a new country can be challenging, but it can also be an opportunity to reinvent oneself. In this webinar, we talk to two inspiring individuals who immigrated to Canada and used the opportunity to look at life differently and start fresh. Both have their own successful podcasts, social media following and use their platform to make connections and inspire others who are on a similar path.
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Read more about the article Myth busters: Is Canadian work experience necessary to find meaningful employment?

Myth busters: Is Canadian work experience necessary to find meaningful employment?

The lack of Canadian experience is one of the most common obstacles for newcomers as they pursue meaningful work in their new country. Many report that they continue to face this challenge even after two or more years of living in Canada. But, what does “lack of Canadian work experience” actually mean?

In this webinar:

Our panel of industry experts advise participants on job search strategies and discuss keys questions such as:

  • Do Canadian employers hire job seekers who are the right fit for the role regardless of the fact that they are newcomers?
  • Can survival jobs count as Canadian work experience?
  • Where does the law stand when it comes to employers asking about Canadian work experience?
  •  How can internationally trained professionals demonstrate to Canadian employers that they have what it takes to fit in Canadian workplaces?

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Read more about the article Career Pathways in Canadian Universities

Career Pathways in Canadian Universities

In this webinar, we are joined by 2 presenters from York University who share information on the education sector, specifically career opportunities in Canadian Universities. Presented by Jelena Zikic, PhD – Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director, School of Human Resource Management and Monica Anne Brennan – Manager-Internationally Educated Professionals Bridging Program.

We will cover topics such as:

  • Getting to know the Canadian university system
  • Learning about how to prepare for Canadian education sector
  • Learning how to effectively search for employment

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Read more about the article Canadian Career Opportunities in the Retail Sector

Canadian Career Opportunities in the Retail Sector

In this webinar, you will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in the retail sector in Canada. We are joined by Raymond Chow, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Talent Acquisition Lead at Sobeys Inc – the second largest food retailer in Canada.

We will cover topics such as:

  • The effects of the pandemic on the retail sector in Canada
  • Sobeys organizational values, DEI initiatives and other talent development programs
  • Job opportunities across Canada
  • Tips on how to standout in your job application process
  • How to transition to retail with experience in a different field

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