You've recently immigrated to Canada with skills, education, and valuable marketing experience, eager to secure a role where you can apply your talents. However, finding the right marketing position can be challenging. What sets apart the Canadian marketing industry? How do you expand your professional connections? What are the cultural differences and office etiquettes?
The Canadian Marketing Association Newcomer Program, sponsored by TD is a comprehensive initiative, as part of the CMA’s EDI pledge, comprised of:
- Access to the CMA Mentorship Program.
- Access to the Individual Affiliate Program for Newcomers, providing newcomers to Canada with access to networking and learning benefits with the CMA as they begin and continue their careers. Benefits include:
- The Marketing In Canada certificate course and a pathway to the Chartered Marketer Program.
The CMA Mentorship Program for Newcomers to Canada
As a newcomer, you are invited to apply to be a Mentee in the CMA Mentorship Program, without the pre-requisite of being an employee of a CMA member organization.
CMA Mentorship Program Qualifications for Newcomers:
- You have a minimum of 5 years of progressive marketing experience
- You have lived in Canada for less than five years
- Available in-person and online
- You can dedicate a total of 12 hours over 6 months (approximately 30 minutes each week or 2 hours per month) for mentorship
A mentor can enhance your development as you navigate your career in a new market, including career strategies, networking, and personal branding. By connecting you with a mentor who understands your professional background and possesses insights into Canada's marketing industry, you can gain valuable guidance to kickstart your career journey in Canada effectively.
We will make best efforts to connect your profile with one of our mentors, but please note that a mentee application does not guarantee a match.
Apply to be a menteeThank you to our Newcomer Program Sponsor, TD, for their support
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We would like you to share some aspects of your background so that, should you prefer, we can do our best to match you with a mentor from a similar background. Research has shown that mentors with similar backgrounds are more likely to understand and help mentees address challenges and barriers specific to their situation.
The information you provide in this section will only be used for the purpose of matching you with a mentor. It will be kept confidential and retained for the duration of the mentorship period, and then deleted. If you choose not to provide this information, you are still eligible to participate in the program (subject to the eligibility criteria listed above)
