Mentorship Program
Overview
Are you a professional looking to continue your career in Canada? Did you complete all or most of your education and work experience outside of Canada?
Consider applying for the Mentorship Program!
The Mentorship program is a free work-readiness program designed for newcomers who want to gain Canadian experience in their training area and learn more about Canadian work culture. Applications for the Program are accepted all year, and intakes are held in March and August.
The Program consists of two major parts:
- A 10-week in-class portion consisting of workshops on resume and cover letter writing, Canadian workplace culture and workers’ rights, job search techniques, interview skills, presentations from employer partners and industry experts, and various other employment-related topics.
- An 8-week work placement in which participants complete a paid internship with a company involved in the client’s training area. Participants can gain Canadian work experience, demonstrate their skills to an employer, and network with other professionals in their field.
Benefits of the Program
Through the Mentorship Program, participants will acquire:
- Knowledge, skills and resources to prepare for employment in the Saskatchewan labour market;
- Canadian work experience, references, and a platform to demonstrate their skills to an employer; and
- Knowledge of the broader community through professional and social networks and will build multi-cultural awareness and understanding.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, applicants must be:
- A minimum CLB 5;
- In Canada for less than 5 years;
- Legally able to work in Canada;
- Currently unemployed or under-employed (not employed in your area of training);
- Have completed post-secondary education (some or all education must have been completed outside of Canada); and
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Open to Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents eligible for full-time work in Canada, Refugees, Work Permit holders, and Canadian Citizens.
Application for Employer Hosts
If you would like to host an 8-week paid work placement at your organization, please email Maritza Lozano, Mentorship Work Placement Coordinator, at mlozano@saskintercultural.org
Important Dates
Mentorship classes schedule: Monday through Friday | 09:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Important Dates
- Intake 1: Mar 2 – May 8, 2026 (apply by Jan 19, 2026)
- Intake 2: Aug 10 – Oct 16, 2026 (apply by Jul 13, 2026)
Applications are accepted year-round.
If you submit an application, the Program Coordinator will contact you via email when the recruitment period begins. All applicants must attend an information session and attend an online one-on-one meeting to be considered for the next intake.
While you are waiting to be considered, we encourage you to connect with our Employment Counsellors for individual career support. You may also wish to explore other employment programs offered at SIA.
Employment Counselling: ecs@saskintercultural.org
Thank you for your interest in the Employment Mentorship Program.
Contact
For more information, contact Kateryna Prychak, Mentorship Program Coordinator, at (306) 986-5210 or email: kprychak@saskintercultural.org
Registration
If you are interested in the Mentorship Program, please fill out the online registration form below.