Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
Dear colleagues, The Holiday Season is upon us once again and we find ourselves looking forward to another brilliant and beautiful New Year. As 2025 winds down, we take a look back and are reminded again of what a fantastic group we have in this organization. We have had an incredible year here at Career Professionals of Canada and we owe a great debt of gratitude to all of our very generous volunteers for contributing to our success in 2025. I would like to personally take this opportunity to thank…
Deborah Gillam is a career and employment coach and a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) with more than 20 years of experience empowering diverse learners and job seekers to build confidence, clarify their direction, and secure meaningful employment. Known for her warm, organized, and student-centred approach, she has supported thousands of individuals through career transitions—from emerging professionals to mid-career changers stepping into the tech sector. Deborah specializes in job search strategy, labour market navigation, and employer engagement, drawing on her strong background in mock interviewing, pre-screening, and developing industry-aligned career…
Career Professionals of Canada Is Growing – Join Our Team! Career Professionals of Canada is excited to announce that we are expanding our team! As our membership and national presence continue to grow, we are recruiting an Outreach Coordinator to help us connect with more career professionals, strengthen engagement, and support the delivery of our programs, courses, and certifications. This role will focus on lead generation, membership growth, and relationship-building, helping new and existing members feel supported and valued while contributing to the continued development of our national association. The…
Dear friends, It is with immense joy and genuine excitement that I share some wonderful news with you. Skye Berry has officially stepped into the role of Executive Director of Career Professionals of Canada. As our association continues to grow, evolve, and serve our sector, having an experienced career professional like Skye at the helm is both inspiring and reassuring. I have had the privilege of knowing Skye for many years, watching her journey, her commitment, and her unwavering dedication to CPC and the career development profession. Now, seeing her…
In 2025, Canada’s career landscape is a puzzle of contradictions. These contradictions are likely to continue into 2026 and beyond. Labour shortages and high unemployment exist side by side. People are told the future is full of opportunity, yet many are struggling to afford rent. We’re encouraged to embrace innovation, but millions feel left behind by technology they don’t understand or trust. As career professionals, we are walking into this reality every day. Whether we identify more as coaches, counsellors, educators, or advocates, we are here to help people make…
Kathleen Weston’s journey as a Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS) began in 1998, when a job loss sparked a new chapter of reinvention. While returning to school to explore the emerging world of computer technology, she discovered a passion for helping others tell their career stories. That passion led to freelance résumé writing, which quickly evolved into a lifelong vocation. Her enthusiasm for technology earned her a role as a Word Processing Operator at Seneca College. Within two years, she was teaching continuing education courses, an endeavour she continued until 2014.…