In just 45 minutes, you’ll gain practical insights into navigating the Canadian job market, accessing local employment and mentorship supports, and building a clear pathway toward meaningful career opportunities in Ottawa.

Welcome & Overview: Learn about Ottawa’s thriving technology landscape, key statistics, and programs designed to attract top talent from our Talent Attraction Strategist, Sahr Kazmi.

Guest Speaker Presentation: Featuring Jawahir Shirwa, Program Facilitator-Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) Program – Employment Services, sharing insights into her program and mentorship support offered to candidates. Participants will also gain firsthand perspective from Oyindamola Olaniyan, an ITP program participant, who will share her personal success story and career journey.

Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by Sahr, Jawahir and Oyindamola

Speakers

Jawahir Shirwa -Program Facilitator-Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) Program – Employment Services at Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

With over six years of experience supporting internationally trained professionals, Jawahir is passionate about helping newcomers navigate their transition into the Canadian labour market and develop a clear understanding of Canadian workplace culture.

She strives to create safe, welcoming learning environments where participants feel empowered, informed, and encouraged as they pursue meaningful employment. Her work is grounded in a strong belief in equity, belonging, and the tremendous value that globally trained professionals bring to Canada.

Oyindamola Olaniyan – Project Coordinator at Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

Supports multiple initiatives aimed at strengthening internal processes and enhancing service delivery within the community. Oyindamola collaborates closely with cross functional teams to streamline workflows and develop clear, practical documentation that ensures work is carried out consistently and efficiently.

Sahr Kazmi – Talent Attraction Strategist at Invest Ottawa

Help define project goals, monitor the adoption of new processes and support continued improvement efforts to promote long term sustainability across the organization.

Are you an Internationally Trained Professional seeking opportunities in Ottawa?

This event is perfect for Internationally trained newcomer women professionals seeking career opportunities in Ottawa.

This interactive webinar is part of the Work in Ottawa series featuring our community partner Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre in recognition of International Women’s Month. This session supports women professionals with international experience as they explore career pathways and opportunities in Canada.

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Register today to secure your spot and access the webinar via Zoom.

About Invest Ottawa’s Global Talent Program

Invest Ottawa is Ottawa’s leading economic development agency for fostering the advancement of the region’s globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries.

Invest Ottawa delivers its economic development services through a unique partnership with the City of Ottawa, where the City and Invest Ottawa, through its members set the strategy and manage the programs that move Ottawa’s economy forward.

Our Global Talent Program is dedicated to connecting top global talent with career opportunities in Canada’s thriving capital city.

As a key initiative supporting Ottawa’s growth as a global technology hub, the program supports Ottawa’s tech companies to discover and connect with tech talent from around the world.

Visit: www.workinottawa.ca to learn more about our Global Talent Program.

View Our Job Board: https://workinottawa.investottawa.ca/#jobs

Join Our Talent Pool: https://workinottawa.investottawa.ca/connect