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AMA: Understanding Employer Expectations & Navigating HR in Canada

12 August 2025

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Darrell Pinto, Director of Employment at Jumpstart Refugee Talent, receives recognition alongside MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam, MPP for Toronto Centre, and MPP Chris Glover, MPP for Spadina-Fort York. The gathering was held to celebrate the $194,700 Resilient Communities grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), awarded in 2022, which supports Jumpstart’s efforts in enhancing refugee economic inclusion. Also pictured: Twaha Mawejje, Jumpstart client; Malaz Sebai, Director of Operations at Jumpstart; Bassel Ramli, Director of Global Mobility at Jumpstart; Dawit Demoz, Program Manager, Community Relations at Jumpstart; Aleem Punja, Executive Director of the Future Ready Initiative, Aga Khan Council of Canada; Saiyaf Alli, AVP Talent Acquisition at Zurich Canada; Liubov Zolotarevska, Jumpstart client; Tony Jabbour, Senior Recruitment Partner at Jumpstart; Eglys Perez, Senior Recruitment Partner at Jumpstart; and Tiffany Bliley, Director of Talent Acquisition at EQ Bank. The event highlighted the positive impact of the grant, which has provided crucial resources and technology for adapting programming and services to better serve refugee communities post-pandemic.
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Are you a refugee newcomer looking to explore the Canadian job market or navigate the HR landscape? In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, we speak with two experienced HR professionals from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) — Diane Biesinger and Katarina Robertson — who share insider tips, practical resources, and strategies to help you succeed in your job search.

What’s covered in this session:

  • How to become an HRPA member and access its resources and learning opportunities.

  • Common mistakes newcomer job seekers make — and how to avoid them.

  • What employers look for beyond technical skills, and how to highlight your strengths.

  • How to identify inclusive workplaces and address bias in hiring.

  • Live Q&A with real questions from refugee and newcomer professionals.

With practical insights from HR leaders, whether you’re entering the Canadian job market for the first time or aiming to grow your career, this AMA will help you take your next step with confidence.

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