Job Search Workshop OCCSC (week 1)
2025-04-01 13:30 - 2025-04-03 16:30, 2025-06-17 13:30 - 2025-06-19 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
The OCCSC Job Search Workshop (JSW) is a group-based, five days workshop that takes place throughout two weeks, where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of the program have access to ongoing employment counselling support.

Job Search Workshop
2025-04-07 09:30 - 2025-04-11 12:30, 2025-05-05 09:30 - 2025-05-09 12:30, 2025-05-26 09:30 - 2025-05-30 12:30, 2025-06-23 09:30 - 2025-06-27 12:30 | Zoom
The Job Search Workshop (JSW) is a group-based, one-week workshop where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of the program have access to ongoing employment counselling support.

Job Search Workshop OCCSC (week 2)
2025-04-08 13:30 - 2025-04-09 16:30 | Zoom

A la Carte- Social Media
2025-04-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
The A la carte Workshop is a group-based, half-day workshop focused on one specific topic, where job seekers have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge ands skills to undertake a successful job search in Canada.

Job Search Workshop (French)
2025-04-14 13:30 - 2025-04-18 16:30, 2025-05-12 13:30 - 2025-05-16 16:30 | Zoom

Employment Law
2025-04-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Are you a newcomer job seeker? Do you want to better understand employment law in Ontario? If so, this workshop is for you!

Employment law ensures a fair and safe workplace for both employees and employers. Many people are unaware of their rights and responsibilities, which can lead to confusion.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Understanding employment contracts and what to look for.✔️ Your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.✔️ Different types of work contracts (Full-time, Part-time, Consultant, Casual) and their benefits.✔️ Common terms and conditions of employment for each contract type.✔️ How to handle workplace legal issues.✔️ Rules around changing work hours as an employee.

Guest Speaker:

We’re excited to welcome Eytan Rip, a lawyer at Nelligan Law, who will cover these topics and answer your questions. Learn more: Nelligan Law

Note: This session will be held in English and is exclusive to World Skills clients. If you know someone interested but not a client, please refer them to here.

A la carte- The Intercultural Canadian Workplace
2025-04-24 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom

Writing Successful Government Job Applications Using the STAR Technique
2025-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:00
Navigate Your Path to Success: Master Government Job Applications

Are you interested in launching a career with the Government of Canada but unsure how to write strong, competitive applications? Join us for this interactive session designed specifically for internationally trained professionals who want to learn how to navigate and succeed in the federal hiring process.

In this session, you will:

Learn what the Government of Canada looks for in applications and how to tailor your content to meet specific job requirements.

Understand how to effectively use the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to clearly and convincingly showcase your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Explore practical strategies for highlighting your professional achievements in a structured and results-focused way.

Gain insight into common pitfalls in government applications and how to avoid them.

Receive tips and best practices for responding to screening questions.

By the end of this session, you will feel more confident in your ability to write compelling and effective applications that demonstrate your value to hiring managers in the public service.

This session is ideal for internationally trained professionals and anyone considering a career with the federal government. The content was developed by an expert consultant and tailored specifically for World Skills clients.

Note: This event is exclusive to World Skills clients. If you are not a client, please register on our website or send us an email at ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

JSW Alumni- Connect
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30
The JSW Alumni Connect Event is an in-person networking opportunity for past participants of the Job Search Workshop at World Skills. It’s designed to foster connections, share job search experiences, and provide ongoing support for newcomers as they navigate the Canadian job market.

Rédiger avec succès des candidatures à des emplois au gouvernement à l’aide de la technique STAR
2025-05-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-09 14:00 - 16:00
Naviguez vers le succès : maîtriser les demandes d’emploi du gouvernement

Êtes-vous intéressé par une carrière au sein du gouvernement du Canada, mais vous ne savez pas comment rédiger des candidatures solides et compétitives ? Rejoignez-nous pour cette session interactive spécialement conçue pour les professionnels formés à l’étranger qui souhaitent apprendre à naviguer et réussir dans le processus de recrutement fédéral.

Dans cette session, vous allez :

Apprendre ce que le gouvernement du Canada recherche dans les candidatures et comment adapter votre contenu pour répondre aux exigences spécifiques des postes.

Comprendre comment utiliser efficacement la technique STAR (Situation, Tâche, Action, Résultat) pour présenter clairement et de manière convaincante vos compétences, qualifications et expériences.

Explorer des stratégies pratiques pour mettre en valeur vos réalisations professionnelles de manière structurée et axée sur les résultats.

Obtenir des informations sur les pièges les plus courants dans les applications gouvernementales et comment les éviter.

Recevoir des conseils et des bonnes pratiques pour répondre aux questions de présélection.

À la fin de cette session, vous vous sentirez plus confiant dans votre capacité à rédiger des candidatures convaincantes et efficaces qui démontrent votre valeur aux gestionnaires de recrutement dans la fonction publique.

Cette session est idéale pour les professionnels formés à l’étranger et toute personne envisageant une carrière au sein du gouvernement fédéral. Le contenu a été développé par un consultant expert et spécialement adapté pour les clients de World Skills.

Note : Cet événement est réservé aux clients de World Skills. Si vous n’êtes pas client, veuillez-vous inscrire sur notre site web ou nous envoyer un courriel à ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

Working in the Canadian Public Service: Understanding Key Competencies for Success
2025-05-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 14:00 - 16:00
Excel in the Canadian Public Service: Master Key Competencies

Are you interested in building a career in the Canadian public service? This session is designed to help you understand the key competencies needed to enter and succeed in federal government roles.

Join us to explore what hiring managers look for during Government of Canada (GoC) interviews, and how you can effectively demonstrate your qualifications through your experience and professional behaviour.

In this session, you will:

Learn about the core competencies required in the public service (e.g., communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, client service, integrity)

Understand how these competencies are assessed during the hiring process

Discover practical strategies to prepare for competency-based interviews

Learn how to use your own work and life experiences to craft strong, relevant examples

Gain insights into structuring your responses using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

This session is ideal for internationally trained professionals and anyone considering a career with the federal government. The content was developed by an expert consultant and tailored specifically for World Skills clients.

Note: This event is exclusive to World Skills clients. If you are not a client, please register on our website or send us an email at ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

Travailler dans la fonction publique canadienne : Comprendre les compétences clés pour réussir
2025-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
Exceller dans la fonction publique canadienne : Maîtriser les compétences clés

Êtes-vous intéressé par une carrière dans la fonction publique canadienne ? Cette session est conçue pour vous aider à comprendre les compétences clés nécessaires pour accéder à des postes au sein du gouvernement fédéral et y réussir.

Rejoignez-nous pour explorer ce que les gestionnaires du recrutement recherchent lors des entretiens du gouvernement du Canada (GoC) et comment vous pouvez démontrer efficacement vos qualifications à travers votre expérience et votre comportement professionnel.

Dans cette session, vous allez :

Apprendre les compétences de base requises dans la fonction publique (par exemple, communication, travail d’équipe, pensée analytique, service client, intégrité)

Comprendre comment ces compétences sont évaluées lors du processus de recrutement

Découvrir des stratégies pratiques pour préparer des entretiens basés sur les compétences

Apprendre à utiliser vos propres expériences professionnelles et personnelles pour créer des exemples forts et pertinents

Obtenir des informations sur la structuration de vos réponses en utilisant la méthode STAR (Situation, Tâche, Action, Résultat)

Cette session est idéale pour les professionnels formés à l’étranger et toute personne envisageant une carrière au sein du gouvernement fédéral. Le contenu a été développé par un consultant expert et spécialement adapté pour les clients de World Skills.

Note : Cet événement est réservé aux clients de World Skills. Si vous n’êtes pas client, veuillez-vous inscrire sur notre site web ou nous envoyer un courriel à ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

How to Access Job Opportunities in the Federal Government
2025-05-22 16:00 - 17:30
Navigate and Apply for Public Service Jobs

Seeking employment in the public service can be a long and daunting process. However, knowing what we want and where to look for information can help us navigate the system better.

This informative session that will help you better understand how to tap into employment opportunities within the Federal Government.

In this session, you will:

How the federal government hiring processes work

How to find job opportunities that match your experience and qualifications

Insights into building a strong application

This session will be facilitated by Shabana Ansari – writer, editor, and publisher.

World Skills clients interested in attending can email Darine to register darine@ottawa-worldskills.org

Note: This event is exclusive to World Skills clients. If you are not a client, please register on our website or send us an email at ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

A la carte- Transferable skills
2025-06-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom

Women Leaders from University of Ottawa | Inspiring Newcomer Women in IT and Leadership-Fireside Chat- In person
2025-06-03 13:30 | In person

International Trained Professionals Program info session
2025-06-06 10:00 | Zoom

Service Canada: EI
2025-06-17 10:00 | Zoom

A la carte- Self Leadership for your Job Search
2025-06-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
