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October 26, 2017 1 Comment

CanPrep Webinar: Employment Law in Canada – Know Your Rights And Duties

CanPrep Confident Business WomanAntonio Urdaneta, LL.M, Barrister, an Ontario Employment Lawyer, provides information and answers your questions on Canadian employment law.

Have you been wondering what your rights are as a worker under a Canadian employer? CanPrep’s webinar on “Employment Law in Canada – Know your Rights & Duties” is just for you. In this webinar we cover important topics like:

  • Basic Employment rights
  • Interview Questions: Legal Vs Illegal
  • What is discrimination?
  • Employment contracts
  • Difference between Federal / Provincial laws
  • Room for dismissals
  • And more!

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By Donna Chabot Filed Under: Career Voice: Blog Tagged With: CanPrep, find work, immigrant job search

October 12, 2017 Leave a Comment

Of Greetings and Gratitude: A CanPrep Success Story

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Each year our CanPrep program helps hundreds of newcomers start preparing for employment before arriving in Canada. Our Employment Specialists guide each participant through how to conduct a job search in Canada, participate in online mentoring, learn about their specific industry, connect with employers and apply for jobs.

Internationally trained professionals who enroll in the CanPrep program arrive in Canada well-prepared to find positions that fully utilize their skills and education.

Tasneem, a Marketing Specialist from Bangladesh, participated in the CanPrep program. Here is what he has to say about his experience.

Isn’t it remarkable how time flies? I have now spent four seasons in Canada. [I wanted to] thank you for the greatest gift of all in my first year here. You listened to my story and shared your views on the industry and job market here. I feel indebted to you for sharing knowledge with me; each [step of the CanPrep program] has contributed to making me the person that I am today.

The last year brought with it the challenges expected with moving to a new country. After 11 years of [short term] marketing roles in different countries, I was “between jobs” for about 5 months. But I came across the term “up-skilling”, and then made the most of it during summer. I got Google AdWords certified, completed an online diploma in digital marketing, earned an email marketing certification, learned basics of UX design, HTML & CSS, and built a portfolio. My short term contract was replaced with a permanent account management role.

Tasneem accessed the following resources through our program:

  • One on one sessions with CanPrep Employment Specialist through Skype and Email
  • Canadian job search advice and support based on individual needs
  • Resume building tool
  • Employer Connections – job board connecting to job postings that match candidates’ profiles
  • Self-directed e-learning courses

What was the lasting result of Tasneem’s participation? He says “I have started to find my feet in Canada. Thanks to you.”


For more information about CanPrep or to see if you’re eligible, please contact Iliana Tzekova at canprepreferrals@jvstoronto.org

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: Career Voice: Blog Tagged With: canada employment, CanPrep, coming to Canada, find a job in canada

July 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

CanPrep Webinar: How to excel at a job search in Canada

A panel of leading experts answer your questions on how to excel at a Canadian job search

Learning how to conduct a job search in Canada and how to be successful in the workplace is an integral part of finding employment in Canada. CanPrep, a leader in providing pre-arrival programs for internationally trained professionals, hosts a webinar with employers representing some of the largest companies in Canada.

In this webinar, you’ll learn about:

  • Hiring Practices
  • Workplace culture
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Tips on job searches, resumes & cover letters
  • Open positions / industry trends
  • Effective interviewing tips
  • Getting a job through staffing companies

Learn how to apply at these participating organizations. Expand your professional network in Canada!

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By Donna Chabot Filed Under: Career Voice: Blog Tagged With: CanPrep, find a job in canada, find work, immigrant job search, immigrant professional, immigrating to Canada, job, job search, Pre-arrival, working in Canada

June 29, 2017 Leave a Comment

JVS Toronto Board volunteers publicly recognized

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Susan Fremes receives UJA Shem Tov Award

On June 7, 2017, Susan Fremes, Immediate Past Chair of JVS Toronto’s Board of Directors received the UJA Shem Tov Award that recognizes the highest levels of excellence in volunteer services in Toronto’s Jewish community.

A lawyer by profession with expertise in employment law, governance structures and designing and funding of pension and benefits arrangements, Susan has dedicated the last 10 years to JVS Toronto lending her skills and knowledge on a variety of Board committees, and as the Board Chair in 2014 – 2016. During her term as Board Chair, Susan led a Board matching fundraising campaign raising $100,000 over two months.

As a JVS Toronto ambassador, Susan participated in UJA Federation’s Social Planning Forum and their prestigious Joshua Institute, a program focusing on Jewish leadership and governance. Susan’s activity in Toronto’s Jewish community also includes volunteer leadership roles at JIAS Toronto, Beth Tzedec Synagogue and Baycrest.

JVS Toronto is proud to continue to have Susan’s support and passion to further JVS Toronto’s vision and mission and the values based on our Jewish heritage.


Ontario Volunteer Services Award Recipients

At a reception on June 5, 2017, the Honourable Laura Albanese, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration presented the 2017 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards to five longstanding JVS Toronto Board and Board committee volunteers.

Sandy Brown: 30 years of service. Past Board Chair 1986-1988. Career, Education, & Psychology Committee Current Member.

Peter Shenfield: 20 years of service. Past Board Chair 1994-1996. Nominating Committee Past Member. Strategic Operational Review Past Member. Career, Education, & Psychology Committee Past Member.

Jonathan Kopman: 10 years of service. Past Board member. Finance Committee Current Member. Fundraising Committee Current Member. Investment Committee Past Chair.

Jacqueline Irvine: 5 years of service. Current Board Vice-Chair. Executive Committee Current Member. Governance Committees Current Member. Strategic Operational Review Past Member.

Elaine Pantel: 5 years of service. Former Board Treasurer. Finance Committee Current Member. Executive Committee Past Member.

This service award recognizes the important contributions that volunteers make in building a strong, inclusive and caring community. For 70 years, JVS Toronto has been shaped through the involvement of volunteers in Board governance, fundraising, connections to resources and spreading the word about the agency’s services and expertise.

By Donna Chabot Filed Under: News & Highlights

June 23, 2017 Leave a Comment

CanPrep Success Story: Dale found a job a month after moving to New Brunswick

How Dale found an Accounting job within a month of moving to New Brunswick

What exercise is to the body, employment is to the mind and morals. – Henry David Thoreau

For anyone immigrating to a new country, finding employment as soon as you arrive is a top priority. It was no different for Dale who was preparing to leave his home in the Philippines and his well-established career in Accounting. When he started researching the job market in Canada, he came across JVS Toronto’s CanPrep pre-arrival employment program and signed up. With determination and focus, Dale worked his way through the following steps of the CanPrep program:
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By Donna Chabot Filed Under: Career Voice: Blog Tagged With: CanPrep, find work, finding jobs in Canada, immigrant job search, immigrating to Canada, job interview, job search, job search advice, moving to Canada

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