Build your professional network and get a headstart in your career.

Whether you are looking for career support or you want to provide career support for others, there is a place for you with us.

BECOME A MENTOR

Becoming a mentor with us is a rewarding experience which includes;
  • Make positive impacts in the lives of others.
  • Strengthen leadership and coaching skills.
  • Improve inter-cultural awareness.
  • Develop cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Give back to your professional community.
Time Commitment of mentor: 1.5 hours

FIND A MENTOR

Whether you are looking for insights, resume help, a support system from people who have done what you aspire to do, or want to switch your career, you’ll find a meaningful connection in our community.
  • Develop a professional network that provides you access to the “hidden job market”.
  • A better understanding of Canadian job search strategies.
  • Receive constructive feedback that can helps you learn, grow, and develop your skillsets.
  • Improve earning trajectories.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

MEET THE MENTORS

Kayode Ayinoluwa Attend A Session

Director, Operational and IT Risk

RBC

Jide Adeoye Attend A Session

Director, Business Intelligence

Goeasy Ltd

Henry Chau Attend A Session

Associate

Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Sodiq Fowosere Attend A Session

Manager, e-Commerce DC Operations

Christian Dior Couture

Austin Walters Attend A Session

Senior Director, Inclusive Client Strategy

CIBC

Tapas Mandal Attend A Session

Technical Lead & Full Stack Developer

Cognizant

Bukkie Adewuyi Attend A Session

Vice President, Internal Audit

Prospera Credit Union

Christian Liu Attend A Session

Senior Financial Analyst

Canadian Medical Association

Nadiah Nida Attend A Session

Director, Product Engineering

Thomson Reuters

Vanessa Khan Attend A Session

Senior Business Analyst

Nutrien

Aneta Kosinka Attend A Session

Lead Change Management Consultant

Traction on Demand

Temi Odesanya Attend A Session

Programs Lead – AI and Automation

Ciena

Ankit Garg Attend A Session

Technology Strategy & Advisory Leader

Accenture

Ranya Elfil Attend A Session

Vice President, Engineering Excellence

CITI

Jodi Smith-Meisner Attend A Session

Director, Communications

Wolseley Canada Inc.

Banjo Edu Attend A Session

Lead - Talent Attraction

Wealthsimple

Naren Balakrishnan Attend A Session

Partner

Grant Thornton LLP

Luis Santalla Attend A Session

Customer Excellence - Sales and Logistics

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited

Watch Past Mentorship Sessions

Mentor: Kunle Tauhid
Session: Feb 2, 2021
Vice President, Financing and Consulting, BDC
Mentor: Amir Feizpour
Session: Feb 25, 2021
Co-Founder & CEO, Aggregate Intellect
Mentor: Rebecca Pang
Session: March 23, 2021
Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, Diversified Asian Markets, RBC
Mentor: Farhana Mahbub
Session: April 22, 2021
Director, Strategic Initiatives, RBC Capital Markets
Mentor: Patrick Egbunonu
Session: May 27, 2021
Associate Dean, St. Lawrence College School of Business
Mentor: Anilisa Sainani
Session: June 18, 2021
Vice President, Finance and Chief Accountant ,RBC
Mentor: Jai Gunasekaran
Session: June 29, 2021
Director, One Analytics PWC Canada
Mentor: Alma Arzate
Session: July 21, 2021
Director, Global Supply Chain Logistics, Apotex Inc.
Mentor: Adetomiwa Omololu
Session: Aug 4, 2021
Director Global Commercial Data & Analytics, McCain Foods
Mentor: Deenah Patel
Session: Aug 18, 2021
Head of Channel Partnerships, RBC
Mentor: Michael Kehinde
Session: Sep 1, 2021
Special Advisor/EA to the Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate
Mentor: Dele Ibitoye
Session: Sep 15, 2021
Senior Director & Head, IT Operational Risk & Cyber Controls Assurance (Cyber Security), RBC
Mentor: Joseph Olagunju
Session: Oct 27, 2021
Senior Director, Corporate Credit Risk, CIBC
Mentor: Sodiq Fowosere
Session: Feb 19, 2021
Manager, e-Commerce DC Operations, Christian Dior Couture

Frequently Asked Questions

It is open to professionals from any industry and at any level, who want to give back and support internationally trained talents and international students on their journey by offering mentorship and support. We welcome both women and men as mentors.
The mentorship session lasts 1.5 hours. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to ask the mentor questions in a safe environment.
Every session is carefully curated to meet the interests of our members and the industries in which they are interested. Because the payback is huge and long-lasting when internationally trained talents and international students are able to receive ideas from someone who has direct experience and understands exactly where they’re coming from.
Anytime! Registration for the mentorship session is open all year, and we’re always looking for new mentors. Please sign up here if you want to become a mentor.
You can attend as many as you want because we are always updating the mentorship sessions. If you can’t find anyone that you are currently interested in, subscribe here to be notified as soon as update the sessions.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, all our programs are delivered virtually. Please make sure you add it to your calendar when you register.

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