When you’re new to Canada, you bring the skills, the experience, the education — but sometimes you just don’t know where to start. Mentor Connect bridges that gap. By pairing newcomers with established professionals, the program opens doors, builds networks, and helps unlock real career opportunities.
MentorConnect for Talent
Find a professional mentor in your industry
Seeking Mentor
Advancing Career
Expanding Network
Grow Your Career With Experienced Guidance
Understand Canadian Workplaces
Mentors can provide an enhanced understanding of the Canadian context and workplace culture of your profession.
Networking & Opportunity
Mentors can help connect you with an expanded professional network in your industry, helping you find more job opportunities.
Career Guidance
Mentors can help you work towards your career goals, develop your resume and online profile, and grow your professional network.
Guidance for Career Growth
Find a Career Mentor to Help You Succeed
Connect with a mentor who understands your profession and your journey.
MentorConnect connects skilled global talent and established professionals for occupation-specific mentoring.
You have the education, experience, and language skills to succeed in the Canadian labour market. A mentor can help you better understand the Canadian context of your profession, workplace culture, and how to translate your skill sets.
MentorConnect provides up to 12 hours of mentoring over a two-month period.
What is MentorConnect?
Your Guide to Mentorship
PDF Guide
Welcome to MentorConnect
Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
PDF Guide
Introduction to MentorConnect
The Role of a Mentee
PDF Guide
Build Trust
Building Trust with Your Mentor
PDF Guide
Goal Setting
Building your Career Vision
PDF Guide
Effective Presentation
Elevator Pitch, Networking, and Storytelling
PDF Guide
Effective Communication
Providing and Receiving Feedback, Navigating Difficult Conversations
PDF Guide
Progress Check
Self-reflection on Mentoring, Towards Success
Want to Become a Mentor? Be part of a community creating a positive impact in BC’s labour market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete thementee registration form if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Yes, you may enroll if you plan to settle in BC.
Yes, contact the program coordinator to update your profile.
No, Mentors are selected for you based on your experience, goals, sector, and needs.
Mentees cannot decline a mentor, but we aim to match you with the most suitable mentor.
No, each Mentee is assigned to a single Mentor.
Address the situation promptly and contact the program coordinator for guidance.
Due to high demand, most requests for re-enrollment cannot be accommodated, but feel free to reach out to discuss your situation.
Preparing for Employment
Seeking Opportunities