Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
2026-02-03 12:00 - 2026-02-05 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 3 & Thursday, February 5, 12.00-2.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on February 3 and 5
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Martin Blumrich, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies Facilitator, SOPA MB
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Public Libraries, Manitoba
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: Moving to Manitoba or arriving in Winnipeg soon? Join our online session to discover how public libraries offer free support for newcomers, including library cards, learning tools, programs for all ages, digital resources, and welcoming spaces to help you settle and connect.
Presenter: Toby Cygman, Outreach Librarian, Winnipeg Public Library, City of Winnipeg
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: My Calgary, Alberta
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00
Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us for a special virtual event where former SOPA client Céphas Adimado, who arrived in Calgary from Togo, will share his experiences and insider tips about living in Calgary. Learn what to expect during your first weeks and months, explore the city, and get to know Calgary better.
Presenter: Céphas Adimado, SOPA Alberta Client
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: With KeyData Cyber, Ontario
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: You are invited to join a national virtual info session with the Talent Recruitment Team at KeyData Cyber. Get an inside look at the company’s hiring process, workplace culture, and career opportunities. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into what KeyData Cyber looks for in top talent and how to stand out as a candidate.
Presenter: Wided El Fessi, SOPA Ontario Employment Specialist + Adrita Sarkar, Radika Rathi – Talent Acquisition Team at Key Data
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Workplace Communication
2026-02-10 12:00 - 2026-02-12 14:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 12, 12.00 -2.00 p.m. EST
Description: In this workshop you will learn about two key types of workplace communication: presentations and meetings. You will learn how to plan and deliver a successful presentation and actively take part in meetings both as a leader and participant. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on February 10 and 12
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Olja Stojanovic, Cultural Communications Facilitator, SOPA AB
*To register for Softs Skills workshops – SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: My City Regina, Saskatchewan
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 11, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. EST
Description:Join the SOPA Saskatchewan team and learn about the capital city of the province, Regina. Also known as Pile’o’Bones, Regina is situated in the southern part of Saskatchewan and is the second largest city in the province.
Presenter: Allan Pulga, Tamara Tebb, and Robin Chawla with the City of Regina
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: National Event with Mars, Canada-wide
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: You are invited to join a national virtual info session with the Senior Recruiter at Mars. Mars Inc. is a global company known for its diverse portfolio of confectionery, pet care, and food products, including iconic brands like M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, and Uncle Ben’s. Get an inside look at the company’s hiring process, workplace culture, and career opportunities across various departments. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into what Mars looks for in top talent and how to stand out as a candidate.
Presenter: Gordon Kufe, Senior Recruiter
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Understanding Benefits in Alberta
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST
Description: This session helps newcomers understand how benefits and supports in Alberta work, including financial, family, and settlement assistance. Learn how these programs can help you and your family settle more easily and access the support you’re eligible for.
Presenter: Idongesit Adegoke, Intake Counsellor, SOPA Alberta
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Pathways for Networking and Mentorship, Ontario
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: Join us to learn about creative pathways to network as a newcomer to Ontario. Our guest speaker will also introduce the post-arrival newcomer mentorship program, the TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (TMP), in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Save your spot now!
Presenter: Maggie Alongi-Maxwell, Mentorship Coach
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Taxes in Canada, Canada-wide
2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30
Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. EST
Description: This one-hour pre-arrival session offers a clear introduction to the Canadian tax system. Participants will learn when tax responsibilities begin, what taxes to expect, how to file their first tax return, and why filing is important even with low or no income. The session also highlights key newcomer benefits, credits, and trusted sources of free tax support, followed by a live Q&A.
Presenter: Tara Hastoo, Senior Program Officer, Program Development Section – CRA
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Complex Conversations
2026-02-24 12:00 - 2026-02-26 14:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24 & Thursday, February 26, 12.00-2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Learn how to navigate sensitive topics and resolve conflicts professionally with our Complex Conversations workshop. Gain practical strategies to communicate clearly, manage emotions, and maintain positive relationships in the workplace. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on February 24 and 26
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Sajjad Syed, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies Facilitator, SOPA SK
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Job Search in the Age of AI
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
Date & Time: Thursday, February 26, 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description:Join us for this informative networking event to learn about using AI in job search. Many job seekers are unsure what is helpful, what is risky, and what employers actually expect. Join our Conversation Circle, “Job Search in the Age of AI,” to learn how to use AI responsibly in the Canadian labour market
Presenter: Imran Mouna, Co-founder and Director of Strategic Partnerships at InStage
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Understanding Insurance in Canada, Canada-wide
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Presenter: Tara Hastoo, Senior Program Officer, Program Development Section – CRA
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Social Interactions
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-03-05 12:00
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!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 3 and 5
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Olja Stojanovic, Cultural Communications Facilitator, SOPA AB
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Labour Laws in Saskatchewan
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 4, 10.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Jennifer Dixon, SOPA Employment Specialist
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Credential Recognition in Canada
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 13.00 p.m.-14.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Shivam Oheri and Rajmonda, SOPA FRC Navigators
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
2026-03-10 10:00 - 2026-03-12 12:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 10 & Thursday, March 12, 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 10 and March 12
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Cynthia Wang, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies Facilitator, SOPA Atlantic Canada
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: With Invest Ottawa, Ontario
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 11, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Kim Van Der Horst, Manager & Sahr Kazmi, Talent Attraction Strategist
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Indigenous peoples of Canada
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 12, 13.00 p.m.-14.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Elder Joe Michael, and Elder Ann Labillois
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: Navigating your new chapter in Alberta
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00
Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 14.00 p.m.-15.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Conrad Kassier, Mobility Policy Planner
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Peer Networking: Once You Get There, Ontario
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:00
Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 10.00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Dragana Mrdjenovic and Guest Speakers
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: Event with Paradigm Consulting Group
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
Date & Time: Monday, March 16, 12.00 -1.00 p.m. EST
Description: In this session you will learn Paradigm Consulting Group is a Canadian owned IT and Business consulting firm with offices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Presenter: Ronald Sarran, VP, People and Culture at Paradigm Consulting Group
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Workplace Communication
2026-03-17 10:00 - 2026-03-19 12:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 17 & Thursday, March 19, 10.00 a.m. -12.00 p.m. EST

Description: In this workshop you will learn about two key types of workplace communication: presentations and meetings. You will learn how to plan and deliver a successful presentation and actively take part in meetings both as a leader and participant. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 17 and 19
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Josephine Wang, Employment Advisor, SOPA BC
*To register for Softs Skills workshops – SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Information Session: A Look At The School System In British Columbia
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18, 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Frishta Hassani -Settlement SWISS Worker, MOSAIC -BC
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Peer Networking: My City: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:30
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18, 11.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Presenter: Michelle from Prince Albert Multicultural Council
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Share Your Success in Banking & Finance, Manitoba
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us for a conversation circle in Manitoba to speak to a fellow-newcomer – now an Insurance Advisor with RBC Life Insurance. This session is designed for all types of professionals heading to Manitoba and those already in the province, seeking employment.
Presenter: Juan Barbosa– Life, Health & Wealth, RBC Life Insurance Company
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Complex Conversations
2026-03-24 10:00 - 2026-03-26 12:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24 & Thursday, March 26, 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Learn how to navigate sensitive topics and resolve conflicts professionally with our Complex Conversations workshop. Gain practical strategies to communicate clearly, manage emotions, and maintain positive relationships in the workplace. Start today and turn challenges into opportunities!
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on March 24 and 26
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Taylor Eggemann, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies Facilitator, SOPA ON
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Conversation Circle: Pressure On Men and Men's Mental Health
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
Date & Time: Thursday, March 26, 1.00 -2.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join us men! This event specifically for male SOPA clients is designed as a safe place to explore complexities and stresses related to being men, moving across the world, comparing cultural outlooks toward positive mental health, and planning for greater successes in Canada.
Presenter: Martin Blumrich, Manitoba Facilitator Soft Skills & Job Search
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
2026-04-07 12:00 - 2026-04-09 14:00
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7 & Thursday, April 9, 12.00-2.00 p.m. EST
Description: 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.
Why join?
These workshops offer practical, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment.
To earn your certificate of completion, you must:

Attend both sessions on April 7 and April 9
Complete the short assignments provided

Presenter: Talyor Eggemann, Soft Skill Course Facilitator, SOPA ON
*To register, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your email for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!

Employer Networking: Networking Event with Desjardins, Canada
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00
Date & Time: Monday, April 13, 11.00 -12.00 p.m. EST
Description: Join this event to connect with the hiring team from one of the leading banks in Canada – Desjardins. Register to learn more about the company, its culture, opportunities and hiring practices
Presenter: Leyla Diop Mena, Desjardins Partnerships Advisor, International Strategy and Newcomers
*To register, SOPA clients check your emails for our April Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca.
If you are not yet a SOPA client, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
