Workplace Communication in Canada (WCC)

These postings are exclusively for refugees, refugee claimants, and forcibly displaced persons residing in Canada. You must be registered as a Jumpstart client to be referred to our employer partners. You can register on our website, if you are currently not a client.

Program Highlights:

• Credential

• Professional Development Award

• Duration: 4 months (part-time)

• 16 Saturdays/20 Week Evenings of engaging virtual sessions (3-4 hours each session)

• Starts November 18, 2026

• Tuition-Free for eligible participants (A value of over $3000)

• Bespoke career coaching and employment support

Strengthen Your Workplace Communication for Success in Canada

Clear communication is essential for career success in Canada, and workplace expectations here may differ from what you’re used to.

The Workplace Communication in Canada (WCC) Bridging Program supports internationally trained immigrants in developing the professional and intercultural communication skills needed to succeed in Canadian workplaces.

If you have completed post-secondary education outside of Canada and want to strengthen how you communicate at work — in meetings, interviews, presentations, and team settings, this program is designed to help you adapt and move forward.

You can complete the program fully online in as little as four months and earn a Professional Development Award (PDA) from The Chang School upon successful completion.

What You Will Learn

Through practical, hands-on learning, you’ll develop skills to communicate effectively and professionally in Canadian workplace settings, including:

• Effective listening and speaking

• Teamwork, interviewing, and workplace presentations

• Navigating cultural differences and workplace expectations

• Building confidence, initiative, and professionalism at work

Learning is applied through projects and presentations based on real Canadian workplace scenarios.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you:

• Have completed post-secondary education outside of Canada

• Are currently living in Ontario as a naturalized Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, refugee claimant, provincial nominee, or an approved temporary resident (including individuals under emergency travel measures such as CUAET)

• Meet minimum English language proficiency requirements (CLBPT 6, IELTS 6.0, or equivalent)

Tuition is fully covered for eligible participants through provincial funding provided by the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP).

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Recruitment Transparency & Compliance Statement

Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026.

As a third-party sourcing organization, Jumpstart reviews publicly advertised postings to support compliance with applicable requirements, including:

• Review of compensation disclosures

• Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements

• Disclosure of artificial intelligence use (where applicable)

• Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes

• Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings

Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determination.