“Do you have safety shoes?”: My immigrant journey and pursuit of a fair shake
Blog, Brilliant Minds Group, Careers, CHRP, People, TRIEC, Your StoriesIt was March 2002 and I have just landed in Canada with my wife. Spring was just around the corner. My wife and I were eager to start a new life (and family) in our new home. In India, I […]...
Seven ‘read-aloud’ tips for parents to help prevent children’s COVID-19 pandemic learning loss
Blog, literacy, Living, Parenting, reading books to childrenCOVID-19 has been with us for a year, and the negative consequences of disrupted learning are becoming clear especially for our youngest learners. Researchers who studied children in Alberta report that in grades 2 and 3, children are...
Security Guard Salary in Canada
Blog, Video, WagesIn Canada, the median wage for security guards is $17/hr. In 2020, security guards reported higher salaries in Nunavut SECURITY GUARDS AND RELATED SECURITY SERVICE OCCUPATIONS (NOC 6541) 2020 Wages ($/hour) Province/Territory Low...
Ten always-in-demand skills to take your career forward
Blog, Careers, Careers & Education, Job Skills, ‘Career CoachToday’s global workplace is constantly evolving, constantly in a state of flux. In the 21st century, employers are looking for professionals who are more aware, can analyze an issue from every angle and make smart decisions. Especially...
Call Center Representative Salary in Canada
Blog, Video, WagesCall center representatives median salary is $18.3/hr. In 2020, call centre agents reported higher wages in Saskatchewan OTHER CUSTOMER AND INFORMATION SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES (NOC 6552) 2020 Wages ($/hour) Province/Territory Low...
Make the most of the April 2021 Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fairs
Blog, Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair, Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair 2021, Careers & Education, Featured, Settlement, speakers’ seriesDon’t miss out! Hundreds of career opportunities at this year’s Fair, in addition to education and settlement information, and the speakers’ series. Looking for information and inspiration in the areas of work, education, immigration...
Iqbal Haer shares his passion for finance
Blog, BMO, Passion for work, People, ProfessionalsIqbal Haer is the Branch Manager of the BMO University and College branch in downtown Toronto. With over 15 years of experience in the retail banking services sector, he is committed to advising and guiding clients to achieve their...
Do you need to hire a lawyer or representative for your immigration application?
Blog, Canadian immigration lawyer, Immigrate, immigration application, Immigration Law, immigration lawyerImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will often tell people that they do not need to hire a lawyer or consultant in order to immigrate to Canada. They are right. In 2018, IRCC approved 191,337 applications for permanent...
Same storm, different boat
Blog, Living, Mental health during COVID-19, Wellness, Wellness coachGaining a better understanding of our relationships during the pandemic Many of us continue to live and work very differently compared with a year ago. We may have become used to this ‘new normal’ but that doesn’t mean we are […]...