About Us

Empowering and Guiding Canada’s Workforce

Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) in Toronto, Ontario is a not-for-profit, business-focused organization. We offer career development and training services for individuals who aim for success. Thriving on diversity, we tap into the unique skillset and background that every professional brings to the table. For more than 27 years, PCPI has fostered strong connections with Canadian employers and community partners because we believe this helps us find creative HR solutions to meet the demands of the Canadian labor market.

Our Mission

Building communities by empowering people to pursue their potential.

Our Values

Progress through innovation and collaboration
Respect and value the diversity and unique strengths of individuals in the community
Integrity and excellence in all our services
Transparency and accountability

Our Vision

A successful Canadian economy powered by the ingenuity and diversity. We envision a Canada where diversity is embraced, businesses are growing, and communities are flourishing.

Awards & Recognition

In 2016, the president, Silma Roddau of PCPI received the Leadership Award during the 6th Annual Share The Light Awards organized by Northwood Neighborhood Services. The Leadership Award was created to recognize Executive Directors and Board Directors who lead their organization with vision and passion.

In 2010, readers of the Toronto Community News voted PCPI as the Silver Finalist in “Best of Best, 2010 Reader Choice Awards”.

In 2003, with the partnership of the City of Toronto Economic Development, Toronto Community News, PCPI created and successfully produced the first highly acclaimed IEP Conference.

These groundbreaking events, featuring senior executives and presenters from academia, regulatory bodies, and major Canadian corporations, have offered unprecedented networking and hands-on skill building opportunities for thousands of Canada’s Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs).

Other Highlights

We launched one of Canada’s first business centers for Cultural Intelligence (CI); Commission of several research studies.
Our organization created the Advisory Council/Think Tank; and developed the Majority Report White Paper plus other promotional articles in key publications.
The Scarborough Chamber of Commerce officially recognized PCPI’s success by nominating it for both Business of the Year and Corporate Excellence of the Year awards.
In 2002, PCPI won the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award.
In 2004, Scarborough Mirror readers voted PCPI as one of the best employment agencies in their area.

Join Our Team

Job Postings

1. Youth Program Social Worker

2. Instructor, Enhanced Language Training

3. Youth Job Developing and Facilitation Specialist

Our Team

Board Members

Roula Panagiotopoulos – PCPI Chair
President, PURE
A recent nominee for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award in 2017, Roula Panagiotopoulos is president of PURE. Throughout her career she has been a key player in some of the largest health and beauty companies in Canada. While working at Vital Science, Roula was instrumental in setting retail growth strategies that positioned VS for acquisition by Valeant Pharmaceuticals. She currently works with companies in acquisition mode to provide comprehensive reporting and flight path. Active in her community, Roula founded N9NE fundraising gala that raises money for charities in Toronto and Canada.
John Harris – Past PCPI Chair
Professor and Program Coordinator, Accounting & Financial Services at the School of Business, Seneca College
Dr. John Harris is the Board Chair of PCPI. He was previously the Treasurer of the Board for about four years. John is a Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Accounting & Financial Services at the School of Business at Seneca College. John is a Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Fellow of the Society of Professional Accountants (FCPA). John joined Seneca in 2013 after a progressive 30-year career as an Accountant and Administrator in both the private and public sectors. In addition to his volunteer work with PCPI, John is a member of the Education Committee of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFP) and is an active volunteer at his church and at the Toronto East General Hospital. He is married with three children.
Chris Alexander
Steven Chaves
Javaid Khan

Allen

I am very thankful to Miss Vivian and both our facilitators Mr. Zerihun / Miss Donna. As an internationally educated nurse (IEN) preparing to enter the Canadian healthcare system, I found the guidance and training provided by INLAP valuable. Their comprehensive approach not only equipped me with the necessary technical skills, including understanding Canadian healthcare protocols and standards, but also focused heavily on developing essential soft skills such as communication, cultural competence, and teamwork. This holistic preparation not only boosted my confidence but also ensured that I seamlessly integrated into my role upon arrival. I highly recommend INLAP to any IEN looking to excel in Canadian healthcare. More power to their program and advocacy to help IENs like myself.

Michael Marville

At the Conference Board Immigration Summit Conference in Ottawa this week I met a former client of yours , Dipti Patel, and she could not stop talking about the great work you did in helping her navigate her career path here in Canada.

Karim Kassam

Didi has been a tremendous help in getting background and resourcing done. Though it didn't directly result in me getting a job, I think frankly it would've been a matter of time before I'd gotten one with her help.

Kavita

I could not have been helped or encouraged anymore than I was.Excellent service and case worker.Scott was outstanding as a coach and mentor.Grateful beyond words.

Kesha Adams

The attention to detail and ability to communicate the needed information well, helped with ensuring our T’s were crossed and all i’s dotted. This, in my opinion, facilitated a fast approval making me one step closer to finding gainful employment in a field that will provide for my family and I.

Michelle Siaotong

I'm very grateful I met Matthew and Didi as they have been my guiding light, my coach and my strength to meet my goal in finding a job. When I met Matthew, I only have a couple of days before my first phone interview and he went out of his way to include me in his tight schedule to coach me on it.

Samanthi Rambukwelle

I am so grateful to PCPI for their continuous support in finding me employment in my field. Since I was busy with my studies, exams etc., I had no time to look for work, although it was essential to find employment. I worked with Scott Wilkinson and Linda Fernandes who tirelessly extended me their support to get me the job I wanted.

They helped tailor my cover letter to catch the eye of employers by highlighting my skills and educating me as to what the employers are really looking for in candidates, when it comes to hiring, and was very useful to prepare myself to be a confident and competitive candidate.

They went the extra mile to ensure I got a decent salary when the employer offer was not up to my expectation. The wage incentive program in supporting the employer with funding in the hiring process was a wonderful resource available in their program.

I am so glad I reached out to PCPI for my employment needs.

Grace Faremi

You are so sweet Linda!!! You are such a blessing to me in this journey of life. I am thankful for all the support. Those are kind words in your previous email and I will hold onto those words till forever.

Emtethal S. S. A.

RSSP was very helpful and now we know a lot about the Canadian healthcare system in Canada, which is important. It was a very good training course. We now know so much more about healthcare.

Hiba A.

It was amazing to be a part of this workshop. RSSP helped me a lot to improve my English and resume. They helped me work on my personal character and skills. I feel grateful to have had this course. They helped me from the start to the end to get employment. They followed up every time with my NNAS license application procedure and they were there every step of the way

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