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Virtual Events

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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  • FCR Webinar: Internationally Educated Engineers Moving to Ontario

    The information session will cover the following topics: # WES ICAP Course-by-Course Report / Upgrading WES Immigration Report to Course-by-Course Report for Professional Engineer Ontario; Step-by-step licensing process; Timeline & Cost of Process; Preparation for CBA & NPPE

  • Peer Networking: Building Meaningful Connections

    Virtual peer networking workshop for professionals building connections in a new place. Starts with unwritten rules of authentic networking, then breakout groups to practice outreach messages, intros, and real talk with peers who get it. Closes with open Q&A. Practice over presentation.

  • Soft Skills Workshop: Social Interactions

    Build meaningful connections and master workplace communication with this Social Interactions workshop. You'll develop practical strategies for networking, teamwork, and professional etiquette—essential skills for career success in Canada.

  • Employer Networking: City of Winnipeg – Employer Info Session

    City of Winnipeg employment presentation covering organization structure, departments, current and common job opportunities, how to apply, and tips for resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Includes benefits of working with the City and a Q&A session.

  • Information Session: Indigenous Peoples in Canada

    Who are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit?
    • Understanding Truth and Reconciliation
    • Important historical events, including Residential Schools
    • Major traditions of Indigenous peoples

  • Employer Networking: Staples – Employer Information Session

    Join us to learn about Staples' culture, vision, and mission, as well as current career opportunities. Representatives will share insights into the benefits of working at Staples, tips for applying, and leave time at the end for questions and discussion.

  • Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others

    Success in Canada's workplace takes more than technical skills. This interactive workshop builds teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills to help you thrive with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

  • Peer Networking: Inspiring Immigration Journey

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with a SOPA client who successfully navigated the challenges of settling in Vancouver. Learn about their immigration journey, career path, lessons learned, and tips for newcomers building a new life in Canada

  • Soft Skills workshop: Workplace Communication

    Presentations and meetings are two key workplace communication skills. This interactive workshop teaches you how to plan and deliver successful presentations and participate effectively in meetings—both as a leader and a participant.

  • Peer Networking: My Manitoba: Focus on Winkler

    Join a former SOPA client - a fellow newcomer in Winkler, who is now an employment facilitator, to learn about what the city has to offer and how to dive into your job search journey in southern Manitoba. Winkler is the fourth largest city in the province, an industrial centre with deep roots in agriculture.

  • Soft Skills workshop: Complex Conversations

    Navigate sensitive topics and resolve conflicts professionally with this Complex Conversations workshop. You'll gain practical strategies to communicate clearly, manage emotions, and maintain positive workplace relationships.