Eman Ismail-Elmasri is a highly accomplished Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Personality Dimensions®, Certified Career Strategist (CCS), Certified Employment Strategist (CES), and Certified Work-life Strategist (CWS), holding a Certificate in Human Resource Management. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in newcomer settlement and inclusion work, Eman is a passionate advocate for newcomers and skilled Trades workers to Canada.

Eman’s expertise lies in creating and leveraging opportunities that better serve the community and key stakeholders. She has a proven track record of forging significant partnerships that have positively impacted the lives of thousands of immigrants and refugees across Canada. Her belief in community collaboration and recognition of global experience has driven her success in this field.

One of Eman’s notable achievements is the establishment of a unique program that recognizes the skills of internationally trained trade newcomers. In collaboration with Skilled Trades Ontario and the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, she developed a streamlined process that enables newcomers to obtain certification and licensing to work in Canada in less than six months—a process that typically takes at least four years.

Eman has played a pivotal role in fostering relationships with industry stakeholders, advocating for the inclusion of immigrant workers in the skilled trades sector, and implementing effective programs to support their integration. Her capability to engage employers and her dedication to recognizing global experience have led to the success and expansion of these programs.

As a seasoned career development professional, Eman continues to inspire and lead initiatives that support the integration and success of newcomers in Canada’s skilled trades industry.