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Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization - Career Mentorship Program

Record #: 68973951 |  Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2024

Description and Services
Description (Service)

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
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Eligibility
    Participants:
  • landed immigrants or Convention refugees
  • internationally educated
  • language assessment level 6 or higher
  • Ontario resident
  • employment ready

  • Mentors:
  • at least two years of work experience in Ottawa and contacts in employment and professional networks
  • commitment: at least three months, one hour a week
  • sensitivity to employment and cultural transition experiences
Languages English, French
Application
  • To become a mentor, call Monica Bertholdo Pieniz at 613-725-5671 ext 366 or send an email to mpieniz@ociso.org
  • Clients should contact Heather Brown at 613-725-5671 ext 225 or send an email to hbrown@ociso.org
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization, 959 Wellington St W
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X5
Canada

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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office 613-725-5671 ext 225
Email mpieniz@ociso.org
Website https://ociso.org
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