Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
The world of work is changing quickly, and career professionals are at the forefront of helping clients navigate what comes next. As part of CPC’s new Community Insights initiative, we asked members to share their perspectives on the trends shaping our profession and the skills that will matter most in the years ahead. Here are a few of their thoughtful responses on this month’s theme: The Future of Work. What is one trend career professionals should pay more attention to? “One trend career professionals should be more aware of is…
Olajumoke (Ola) Fatoki is the Founder and CEO of Thrive Careers Consulting, where she helps newcomers, internationally trained professionals, and career pivoters build careers that fit their lives, not just their résumés. Her guiding belief: hope is not a career strategy. A Career Development Professional and now a Certified Future Strategist (CFS), Ola pairs hands-on coaching with a clear-eyed view of where work is heading, including the rise of AI. She also hosts the award-winning Thrive Careers Podcast (Best Careers Podcaster, 2025 Women Podcasters Awards) and partners with the New…
Esmaeil Aghajari is a Work Readiness Counsellor with a Master of Education, specializing in helping newcomers navigate and thrive in the Canadian labour market. His background as a Certified Language Assessor provides him with a deep, technical understanding of Canadian Language Benchmark [CLB] frameworks and language barriers. Currently at the Regina Immigrant Women Centre, as a new career development practitioner, Esmaeil leverages his expertise in language assessment, interviewing, and teaching to provide holistic, individualized career counselling. From résumé writing and mock interviews to facilitating workshops on regulated careers and coping with…
Cathy Milton has been part of the heart of Career Professionals of Canada for more than 15 years, helping quietly shape the organization, support its members, and strengthen the professionalism that defines CPC today. From Telecommunications to Career Development Cathy joined CPC in 2010 after leaving a successful career in the Canadian telecommunications industry and beginning a new chapter in career development. What followed was not simply participation in a professional association, but years of steady, meaningful contribution woven through nearly every part of the organization. Currently serving as Vice…
With a deep commitment to turning barriers into opportunities for skilled trades workers, Eman Ismail-Elmasri founded and is the CEO of Skilled Trades Prep Inc., a Canadian-registered organization that supports internationally trained skilled trades professionals in navigating Ontario’s certification and licensing processes. A member of Career Professionals of Canada, Eman holds certifications as a Certified Career Strategist (CCS), Certified Employment Strategist (CES), Certified Work-Life Strategist (CWS), and Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS). She is a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) and holds a Certificate in Human Resource Management. Finally, she is…
Michelle Schafer is an ICF-certified career and leadership coach, a certified grief companion, author, and facilitator who helps professionals navigate career transitions with confidence and purpose After experiencing two unexpected restructurings early in her career, Michelle discovered her true path: supporting people to move from job-search frustration into work that energizes them. As founder of Michelle Schafer Coaching, she partners with clients across federal and municipal government, high tech, financial services, and not-for-profit sectors, helping them clarify career direction, craft compelling personal brands, and land roles where their values align…