HR Connections: Strategies for the Canadian Workplace

Human Resources (HR) Connections: Strategies for the Canadian Workplace helps internationally trained human resources professionals to find work in Canada. It builds on your previous human resources expertise by providing an orientation to your sector in Canada. The program is in partnership with HRPA and Sheridan College.

To be eligible for the program, clients must reside in Ontario and hold valid Permanent Residence status etc. in Canada. See program full eligibility criteria for details.Program Components

7-week program
Academic training provided by Sheridan College
Business and workplace communication training in a Canadian context
CHRP/CHRL Knowledge Exam and CHRP/CHRL Employment Law Exam preparation workshops
Experiential Learning
Future Skills Training
One-to-one support from an Employment Consultant who is knowledgeable about the sector

Human Resources Connections is funded by the Government of Ontario and delivered in partnership with Sheridan College and supported by HRPA. Program Benefits

Orientation to the Human Resources sector in Canada
Referrals to Speed Mentoring® and The Mentoring Partnership™
Effective job search strategies including market research techniques, resume development, interview skills and targeting your job search to companies that require your specific skills and experience
Referrals to job openings and connections to employers
Access to mentors who are professionals in your field
Invitations to attend recruitment and networking events
Post-hire support – job retention, business communication/language coaching, HR sector coach

Program Eligibility

CLB Level 8 or higher preferred
Post-secondary education in relevant field
Permanent Residence, Convention Refugee, or Refugee Claimant with 1 year Canadian work permit
Minimum 2 years of experience in human resources outside of Canada (with no relevant Canadian work experience)
Have not been away from the field for a period longer than three years
Must reside in Ontario

Program Dates

May 1 – June 16, 2023
August 14 – September 29, 2023
October 30 – December 15, 2023
February 24 – March 24, 2024

Program FeesThe fee for this program is $565. This offsets a portion of the Sheridan College academic component. Advisory CommitteeSelina Louzado, Director of Talent and Culture, Novotel Hotel & Resorts (Mississauga)

Ali Farooqui, HR Manager, Polar Pak Inc.

Annette Dhanasar, Director, Human Resources, Hansen’s Group of Companies

Ian MacPherson, IH MacPherson Consulting, HR Consultant

Nazlin Hirji, Sheridan College Executive Director, Continuing and Professional Studies

Emma Gibbons, Sheridan College Acting Associate Director – Continuing and Professional Studies

Shady Hana, Sheridan College Professor, HR, HRSA Advisor

Stephanie Braid, KPMG Senior Manager, Inclusion & Diversity ResourcesHire Authority Canada