Success Stories

Vilfort Metellus had always been drawn to the warm, bustling energy of hotel lobbies—the hum of conversation, the steady rhythm of guests arriving and departing, the sense that something important was always happening. So when he decided he wanted to become a hotel front desk clerk, he knew he needed more than curiosity. He needed […]

Over 400 species of bees live in Ontario but only some are honeybees. That is one of the many things that PPRC Connect client Simon Choisnet learned when he spoke with Capital Bees owner Ron St. Louis about exploring a career in beekeeping.  Simon’s curiosity about a career in beekeeping led him to participate in […]

Creating a blueprint for employment success through collaboration, inclusion, and flexibility Success stories are more than individual triumphs—they are testaments to the power of support, inclusion, and thoughtful adaptation in the workplace. Bryce Warner’s journey to his first full-time job at Calian’s GNSS facility is one such story, marked by perseverance, collaboration and a team […]

A Career in Archaeology Finding a job in the field of archaeology might seem like a daunting undertaking in Ottawa where the winters are cold, and the ground frozen, covered in snow for months. Yet for those who love digging in the dirt and discovering hidden history in Canada’s capital, there are opportunities. That is […]

A Career at the Library Human Resources experts often promote the value of transferrable skills to job seekers who want to make a change in the direction of their careers. The Niagara Institute blog of 2021 defines Transferrable skills as “habits, abilities, and skills that allow you to succeed in the workplace, regardless of what […]

A Career in Administration When you arrive in a new country to make it your home, your knowledge of the local labour market and how you can use your talent can be limited. That was the situation of newcomer Nassima. She had been employed in various administrative support roles prior to emigrating to Ottawa. Now […]

When you apply online how can you make your job application stand out? Being a newcomer to Canada can make this process even more difficult. In other words, newcomers often ask: how do I get a job in Canada when I have no Canadian experience? They also wonder how to get experience if seemingly no […]

“The greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of guidance and mentorship.”  – Simon Sinek Mentorship has been defined in numerous ways, usually within an employment context. A mentor can be someone who is more experienced guiding someone less experienced to gain knowledge about their chosen career. A mentor is seen as taking a […]

When Zac Sincennes wanted to learn about what a job in shelf stocking would involve for someone like him who lives with vision loss, pprc Connect Coordinator Susan Forster knew exactly whom to approach, Shawn McKinnon. Shawn is the owner of the Home Hardware store located in Orleans, in Ottawa’s east end. Shawn is an […]

Tim Hortons: An Inclusive & Diverse Employer Shelley Dean, the franchise owner of Tim Horton’s in Renfrew, believes in inclusive hiring, she is proud of the fact that her business has people who identify as living with a disability working there.  At a time when filling vacancies can be difficult, Shelley has adopted a strategy of […]

How much courage does it take to pick up your life and move it to the unknown?  I wonder, would I have the courage of the people who leave their homelands and move to new worlds to find a better life.   Throw in the fact that you identify as living with a disability, and while you are […]

The Salvation Army runs the Kettle Campaign every year during the weeks leading up to December 25th.   Kettles are placed at businesses and locations throughout the City of Ottawa to collect much needed donations that help fund the good works of the Salvation Army. It is well documented that volunteerism is dropping, in 2023 there are […]