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Join SOPA events to explore sector-specific industries, gain insights into Canadian workplace culture, and learn effective job search strategies. Network with other newcomers in our conversation circles, attend soft skills workshops, and participate in informative sessions designed to help you succeed in the Canadian job market.

For SOPA-registered clients: You’ll receive a monthly events newsletter with direct registration links, so you never miss an opportunity to learn, network, and grow.

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  • Information Session: Understanding Insurance in Canada, Canada-wide

    Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 13.00 a.m.-14.00 a.m. EST Description: You will gain a clear information about Canada’s insurance industry, including key insurance types and how the sector operates. The participants will obtain essential knowledge about why insurance is a stable and essential part of Canada’s financial system, how international experience transfers to Canadian roles.…

  • Soft Skills workshop: Social Interactions 

    Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3 & Thursday, March 5, 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST   Description: Master the art of effective communication and build meaningful connections in Canadian workplaces. Our Social Interactions workshop helps newcomers develop practical strategies for networking, teamwork, and professional etiquette, essential for career success. Register today and start building stronger relationships!…

  • Conversation Circle: Labour Laws in Saskatchewan

    Join Jennifer Dixon, our SOPA Saskatchewan Employment Specialist, and learn about your rights regarding working in Saskatchewan. We will touch on topics such as rate of pay, scheduling, time off, and protected leaves.

  • Information Session: Credential Recognition in Canada

    This session shares frontline strategies from the SOPA program, showing how early FCR-focused guidance helps newcomers understand credentialing requirements before arriving in Canada. FCR Navigators provide personalized, step-by-step support to help clients make informed decisions.

  • Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others

    Success in Canada’s workplace depends on more than technical skills—it’s about collaboration, communication, and building strong relationships. This interactive workshop will help you develop essential teamwork skills, understand workplace expectations, and learn strategies to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

  • Employer Networking: With Invest Ottawa, Ontario

    Join us on this SOPA webinar with Invest Ottawa to learn more about how to connect with employers in Ottawa.
    ‘Work in Ottawa’ is a talent program from Ottawa’s economic development organization ‘Invest Ottawa’ which promotes Ottawa’s tech employers and job opportunities to attract top talent.

  • Information Session: Indigenous peoples of Canada

    Information session introducing newcomers to the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. Participants will learn about Truth and Reconciliation, residential schools, and respectful ways to engage with Indigenous communities.

  • Information Session: Navigating your new chapter in Alberta

    Information session introducing newcomers to their new chapter in Alberta. Discussing personal experiences including lived realities and culture shock, employment strategies, Alberta today, and Referendum scenarios to gain insight on living in/moving to Alberta.

  • Peer Networking: Once You Get There, Ontario

    In this session, our panelists, recent arrivals themselves, will speak openly about what to expect, the challenges they faced, what helped them succeed, and the lessons they wish they had known before arriving.

  • Information Session: A Look At The School System In British Columbia

    Join us for an information session designed for parents and school aged kids to learn more about SWISS workers in our School System in BC. This session will give you insight about school registration, guidelines and available community referrals and workshops.

  • Peer Networking: My City: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

    Join Jennifer and Sajjad from our SOPA Saskatchewan team as we welcome Michelle from the Prince Albert Multicultural Council. Prince Albert is Saskatchewan's 3rd largest city, and our gateway to the North! Michelle will share all PA has to offer! Join us for an honest, practical, and encouraging discussion — and bring your questions.