A 9 months program may seem like a long commitment to many Newcomers, however, the primarily online format, off-work timings and self-paced modules (particularly, JSCC) makes the program flexible and well-suited for Newcomers. In short, I would certainly recommend enrolling to the program to all Newcomers having a background in environment or its intersecting fields.

Being a newcomer is already a challenge by itself, and most of us arrive in Canada without proper knowledge of the job market or specific trainings required to find a good job in our field. By covering different trainings and job search techniques, we get a strong support which helps us fill out a gap for not having Canadian experience. The program get us better prepared and confident when opportunities of interviews arise. Our coordinators were available at any time for assisting on interview practicing, resume tailoring and connecting us to other people who could also mentor or assist us.

It was through the PAIE program connections that I had the opportunity to have my first interview in Canada, from which I was selected for an internship at TRCA, where I still currently work and have become a full time employee.