Workplace & Immigrant Network (WIN)

The Workplace & Immigrant Network (WIN) is our new initiative launched in 2023, focused on establishing a centralized network that brings together immigrant jobseekers, and local employers across Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County.

At WIN, our primary goal is to improve immigrant-employer connections in the region. Through this initiative, we offer tailored support to immigrant jobseekers in Waterloo Region and to employers in Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County. For jobseekers, we provide assistance in navigating the Ontario job market, along with identifying and accessing necessary tools for a successful employment journey. For employers, we provide resources and support to enhance their strategies for recruiting and retaining global talent.

Our support for immigrant jobseekers includes a wide range of services:

Connect with leading employers
Guide individuals through industry-specific requirements for a career shifts
Host informative learning workshops to support jobseekers in the market
Organize networking events to connect employers and jobseekers
Offer referrals to training and other supports

Similarly, we work with employers to provide these:

Connect employers with skilled immigrant talent
Audit and pilot shifts to company processes
Conduct training workshops to support best practices
Arrange networking events
Direct referrals to other best fit employment organizations if we cannot provide the service

Our aim is to cultivate thriving workplaces that are enriched by the diverse skillsets of immigrants.

Upcoming Events

Talent Side:

Navigating the Job Market in Waterloo Region – Register (Waterloo Region)

Employer Side:

Build a Sustainable Workforce with Immigrant Talent: Dr. Wendy Cukier (In-Person) – Register (Waterloo Region)
Beyond Good Intentions: Building a Workforce that Works Across Cultures (In-Person) – Register (Guelph- Wellington)

Networking Events for Employers and Talent:

Med Connect: Bridging Careers in Healthcare – Register (Guelph-Wellington)

Employers are invited to participate! Each participating organization will have a tabletop booth where attendees can connect during the networking session. To learn more, please reach out to: Olusola at olusola@workforceplanningboard.com; or Daniel at daniel@workforceplanningboard.com.

WIN Insights: A Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Stay connected with the WIN Bi-Monthly Newsletter—your go-to resource for practical strategies and real-world insights to help employers strengthen their hiring and retention practices across Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County.

Each issue features either an employer spotlight or an expert interview, along with curated resources, event updates, and actionable tips to support HR professionals, business leaders, and community partners in building more effective and inclusive workplaces.

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Connect with the staff

Talent Liaison Lead

Jennie Di Girolamo

519-622-7122 ext. 103

Talent Liaison

Natalia Tashbolotova

519-622-7122 ext. 107

Employer Liaison Lead

Olusola Oladele

519-622-7122 ext. 104

Employer Liaison – Waterloo Region

Fadhwa Yusuf

519-622-7122 ext. 108

Employer Liaison – Guelph-Wellington

Daniel Kaszuba

519-622-7122 ext. 109

Francophone Services

Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter : https://ircc.canada.ca/francais/nouveaux/services/index.asp

Some SPO’s also list several Francophone links also such as:
https://www.collegeboreal.ca/
https://www.reseausoutien.org/fr/vivre-en-francais
https://www.immigrationfrancophone.ca/fr/
https://www.connexionsfrancophones.ca/fr

Stay connected with us on our social media platforms to stay updated on events and workshops for 2025- 2026!