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.
Skills Required
- Must be a refugee, refugee claimant, or forcibly displaced person residing in Canada
- Must be registered as a Jumpstart client to be referred to employer partners
- Must have completed post-secondary education outside Canada
- Must currently live in Ontario
- Must hold an eligible immigration or residency status, such as Canadian citizenship, permanent residence, protected person status, refugee claimant status, provincial nomination, or approved temporary residence
- Minimum English proficiency of CLBPT 6, IELTS 6.0, or equivalent
What We Do
Jumpstart Refugee Talent is an international, refugee-led non-profit organization dedicated to the economic inclusion of refugees, refugee claimants, and forcibly displaced individuals. Based in Canada, it supports these individuals in finding meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that match their skills and qualifications, helping them achieve economic mobility and social integration through job placement, mentorship, and strategic advocacy with employers to empower the global refugee community.
