Three speakers joined us to tell us their professional success in Canada, where did they start from, and how did they meet their goals in Toronto? What are the challenges they faced? What are the cultural differences they experienced while working with Canadians (communication, attitude, relationships, etc.)?

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Who are we?
All Volunteers
Big sister
in Vancouver
Build a community, add value
“ ”
We help French-speaking
professional from Europe adapt
to the Canadian culture and
excel in the Canadian work
environment.
and here to help
Antoine
Christelle
Simon
Maël
Guillaume

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What’s a CONNECTWorking, eh?
Network
with Newcomers
First Tuesday
of the month
Share & Learn
about the Canadian Culture

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What community means to us?
Raise your hands to answer
When did you arrived in Ontario?
Who is looking for a job?
Who had a recent career change? Or plan to have one?

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Career Clinic PerksJobs OffersGuide & Blog

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Career Clinic
Face-to-Face
Accelerate your
integration
1 hour with a
volunteer
Job Boost Le Village Career Focus
Interview
Salary Negotiation
LinkedIn
Resume, Cover L.
Group Coaching
20 ppl / gp
with individual
sessions
Individual
coaching
with experts

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Perks
Alyson Budd Gymglish Square 1
Accent Coaching
Free 1st Session
(Value 60$)
Improve your English
in 15 minutes
1 Free month
(Value 57$)
Affordable Home
Insurance
10$ Gift Card when you
sign

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Network Share Connect

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GTA Talents Canada Talents

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Stéphane Brunel Catherine Frelin Marc-Antoine Delannoy
Settled in Toronto: how did they succeed?

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Stéphane Brunel

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Background & Experience
Stephane Brunel
Asset Manager, Dominion Colour Corp.
Professional career / program details:
• 2015 – 2017 Plant Manager, Cristal Union, FR
• 2018 – 2019 Plant Manager, Mother Parkers, ON
• Sep 2019 – Present Asset Manager, DCC, ON

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What will we talk about ?
1. Career summary
2. My journey to Canada
3. Finding a job
4. What did I find different?
5. Tips

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What will we talk about ?
Background in chemical engineering (CPE Lyon)
20 year experience including 18 years in
manufacturing operations
4 companies in 7 locations in France
2 companies in the GTA:
Feb 18 – Sep 19: Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee,
Plant Manager in a tea packaging facility
Sep 19 – Present: DCC, Asset Manager in Pigment
manufacturing
Career summary

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My journey to Canada
Dec 2016: decision to apply for Express Entry
Aug 2017: Permanent Residency
Sep 2017: resignation with 3 month notice
Jan 2018: arrived in Toronto (without my family)
Feb 2018: rental agreement for a house in Oakville
Feb 2018: Plant Manager with Mother Parkers
Mar 2018: my family arrived in Toronto
Apr 2018: the c-can with my furniture and stuff is delivered

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Finding a job
1st job:
- Professional coaching,
- Focused on a job similar to my latest job in France
- LinkedIn, LinkedIn, LinkedIn and LinkedIn
2nd job:
- Replied to all the requests from recruiters
- Created a simple story based on facts and on what I’m able
to deliver on a short term basis
- LinkedIn, LinkedIn, LinkedIn and LinkedIn

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What did I find different…or not?
Similar:
Organization
Priorities
Change management
Digitalization
Human nature
Different:
Positiveness
Turnover
Multicultural teams
Regulations
Accountability

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Conclusion
Conclusion
Last tips

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Catherine Frelin

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Background & Experience
Catherine Frelin
Co-founder / Managing Director
Professional career / program details:
• Recherche académique
• Consulting freelance – Credit Impôt Recherche
• Entrepreneuriat

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Steam cell research

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Consulting freelance

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Entrepreunariat

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Conclusion
Life is a journey
Enjoy the ride !

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Marc-Antoine Delannoy

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Background & Experience

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Current Situation
Sales Account Executive
Specialized in Hockey with the Toronto
Marlies
Main Duties & Objectives:
- Sell out the Arena
- Client portfolio development
- Client retention

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KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
FULL IMMERSION
NETWORK
INVOLVEMENT OUT OF
THE COMFORT ZONE

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CLOSER LOOK TO KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Full Immersion
• No French in Day to Day Life
• Use English supports (shows, movies, book…)
Network
• Speaker panels
• Career Forums
• After 5 meet & greet
Involvement
• Volunteer
• Part-Time & Full-Time jobs

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And… How can I be successful?
Q&A

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Stéphane Catherine Marc-Antoine
Simon Christelle Guillaume
Antoine Maël

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