Description

Mentors are paired with an immigrant professional from their profession. They assist a mentee in:

- understanding the Canadian context of their profession and workplace culture Mentors are paired with an immigrant professional from their profession. They assist a mentee in: - understanding the Canadian context of their profession and workplace culture

- gathering information on their occupation and industry

- developing professional networks and job search strategies

Mentors are NOT expected to find a job for their mentee. 

PLEASE APPLY WITHOUT DELAY by clicking the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below) to gain immediate access to the online APPLICATION PROCESS. If you do not have a volunteering 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, to use this feature, create your 'profile' online.

Qualifications

• You have at least 2 years full-time current experience in the payroll profession in Canada ('PCP' or 'CPM' designation)
• You can commit 18 hours of your time over 3 months
• You're prepared to meet "virtually" in the short term
  
  SCREENING for this volunteering opportunity will be 'virtual' (tel/email/online interviewing). Applicants should monitor their 'Junk/Spam' folders and leave space on voicemail for communications from Sheridan College. Thank you.

Training

An orientation is provided for Mentors prior to meeting their mentee. Mentors also have access to on-line resources, professional development sessions (optional) and the support of a mentoring coach throughout the partnership.