Living the Creed: Why the Career Professional’s Creed Matters

June 2, 2025 |
Living the Creed

-By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada.- At Career Professionals of Canada, we stand together in our commitment to purposeful kindness, professional excellence, and ethical service. The Career Professional’s Creed is more than just a declaration. It is the living heart of our Code of Professional Conduct, expressed in plain, meaningful language. It reflects who we are, what we value, and how we choose to show up in the world. The Career Professional’s Creed A Declaration of our Code of Professional Conduct in Real-World Language “I…

CDPs offer unique value as AI transforms job search in Canada

May 27, 2025 |
AI Artificial Intelligence

In her latest article, CPC’s Executive Director Christine Ball explores how AI is transforming job search—and why Career Development Professionals (CDPs) are more essential than ever. As technology evolves, CDPs provide the human insight, strategy, and personalized support jobseekers need to truly thrive. CDPs offer unique value as AI transforms job search in Canada

Facing toxic workplaces: How Canadians can cope and thrive

May 26, 2025 |
Toxic Work Environment

Career professionals play an essential role in supporting clients who are facing a toxic work environment — not only by helping clients identify and articulate the impact of workplace toxicity on their well-being and performance, but also by guiding them toward healthier work environments, supporting career transitions, and equipping them with conflict resolution and resilience-building strategies. With the right tools and support, clients can move from surviving to truly thriving. Read the full article by our Executive Director, Christine Ball.

Turning Passion into a Profession: A Strategic and Sustainable Approach to Career Transitions

May 26, 2025 |
Turning passion into your profession

-By Lori A. Jazvac & Ksenia Lazoukova –  In today’s volatile job market, many professionals find themselves at the crossroads of purpose and paycheck, asking: How do I turn what I love into how I live? While “follow your passion” sounds inspiring, it’s not always enough. Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) must help clients move beyond idealism into sustainable, strategic action—honouring dreams and day-to-day realities. Turning passion into a profession is possible—yet it demands clarity, courage, resilience, and a grounded plan. A growing trend among Canadian workers is seeking career transitions,…

Elbows-up: A Canadian Mantra for Career Professionals

May 19, 2025 |
Elbows Up

-By Sharon Graham, Founder and Chair of Career Professionals of Canada – Canada is known for its warm and friendly reputation: holding the door open for others and offering a hand to strangers. Beneath that politeness, though, lies quiet steel. The hockey phrase “elbows-up” captures this balance: a player angling their elbows to shield the puck, firm, poised, and ready. For career professionals, this image offers more than a catchy slogan; it provides a framework for serving clients, engaging employers, and shaping the labour market. Here’s how to bring an…

CPC Connects – May 2025

May 19, 2025 |
CPC Connect - 2025

Join us for a special edition of CPC Connects as we sit down with three inspiring past recipients of the CPC Awards of Excellence — Lori Jazvac, Emma Hartley, and Britt-Mari Sykes. In this candid conversation, they’ll share what motivated them to apply, how the process impacted their professional journey, and what it meant to be recognized by their national community. Whether you’re considering a nomination or simply want to hear from some of the most dedicated professionals in our field, this session will leave you feeling motivated and proud…