Chinese Professionals Association of Canada

CPAC is a federally registered, not-for-profit organization. Since its inception in 1992, CPAC has witnessed extraordinary growth and developed into a high-profile, influential national organization by virtue of its endeavours in serving and advocating for the interests of its members and the community at large.

Career Services Centre

CPAC Career Service Centre (CSC) is a one-stop, multi-service agency that provides a wide range of employment and career-related services to internationally-trained professionals. Our goals are to help our clients to achieve the following objectives:
- Become job ready for employment
- Obtain professional employment
- Bridge skills and personal development gaps
- Career advancement
- Gain knowledge of entrepreneurship

a) Employment Counseling
Employment counseling will help you better understand you strengths and utilize them effectively in the pursuit of you career goals. A counselor will not only provide you with information and advice on employment programs and strategies, but also help you develop an action plan and lead you through the steps of your job search process.

b) Job Search Workshop
A JSW is an interactive, hands-on workshop focusing on every aspect of job search including: resume writing, job search techniques, interview preparation, workplace culture and communication, and labour market information. In addition to group training session, individualized support is also available.

c) Job Matching
CSC works with partner employers on recruitment. Not only do we help employers advertise their positions through our website and e-broadcast, but also pre-screen candidates and match qualified ones to the positions. In addiction, we help selected candidates polish their resumes, brief them on the employer and coach them on interview skills.

d) Career Advancement Counseling
Career Advancement Counseling will help you develop your potential along your career path. The process begins with an assessment of yourself: where you want to land and what the gaps are. Then you will be guided through the development of a step-by-step action plan as well as the strategies.

e) Licensure assistance
CSC has developed programs and services to help internationally trained professionals obtain their professional license. Currently licensure assistance focuses on two groups of professionals: engineers and healthcare professionals.