Starting a new life in Canada is a big adventure!
You might feel excited, but also a little nervous. If you love marketing and are eager to apply the skills, education, and valuable marketing experience you have, Canada is a place where you can grow and do amazing things.
But sometimes, finding the right job can be hard. You might wonder, “What is different marketing in Canada?” or “How can I meet new people in the industries or places that I want to work?” You may also think about things like, “What are the rules in Canadian offices?” or “How do people work together here?”. Don’t worry—you’re not alone!
As part of our EDI pledge, the CMA Newcomer Program, sponsored by TD is a comprehensive initiative to provide newcomers with the information and tools to thrive in the Canadian marketplace.
Individual Affiliate Program For Newcomers
Access to the Individual Affiliate Program for Newcomers, providing newcomers to Canada with access to networking and learning benefits with the CMA as they begin and continue their careers. Benefits include:
- 50% savings on our learning and professional development courses
- Access to CMA guides and thought leadership
- Networking opportunities
Access to the CMA Mentorship Program
CMA Mentorship Program Qualifications for Newcomers:
- You have a minimum of 5 years of progressive marketing experience
- You have lived in Canada for less than five years
- Available in-person and online
Bursary Funds for Professional Development
Access to savings for Newcomers to engage in professional development learnings to support their marketing career in Canada. Learn foundational and progressive marketing knowledge with learning offerings from the CMA including:
- Marketing in Canada On-Demand Certificate Course
- Pathway to pursue the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation in Canada.
Learning and Chartered Marketer Bursary Details
As part of their support of the CMA Newcomer Program, TD is supporting newcomers with the information to succeed in the Canadian marketing landscape. Thanks to TD’s sponsorship, 200 marketers can receive up to 50% off their learning and Chartered Marketer course fees.
To qualify, you must be a newcomer to Canada who has been residing in the country for less than three years. The bursary applies only to the Marketing in Canada Certificate Course or to those enrolled in the Chartered Marketer program.
If you are interested in enrolling or determining your eligibility, please email learning@thecma.ca.
More about Marketing in Canada Certificate Course
- Designed for marketers new to Canada succeed in the Canadian market. This course covers Canada's cultural, economic, and regional diversity, with insights into consumer behaviours, media landscapes, and regulations needed for success.
- Click here for more information about the Marketing In Canada certificate
More about the Chartered Marketer (CM) Designation
- Canada’s only professional marketing designation
- Build credibility in the marketing community and futureproof your marketing career. The CM is an on-demand, asynchronous program to learn progressive marketing fundamentals and skills to highlight marketing mastery and attain certification.
Thank you to our Newcomer Program Sponsor, TD, for their support.
To learn more about TD and their resources for newcomers, review the information below:
Futurpreneur’s My Canadian Startup, supported by the TD Ready Commitment, offers free workshops and digital resources to help newcomer entrepreneurs in Canada.
Building a life in Canada comes with a lot of questions – especially about managing finances in a new system. From everyday banking to investing and retirement planning to starting a business, the TD New to Canada Learning Center is an online resource that can help provide the information and advice you need to help you feel confident about your finances at every stage of your journey in Canada.
The TD New to Canada Banking Package offers banking solutions and support specifically tailored for newcomers. The package includes offers exclusively for newcomers on chequing and savings accounts, credit cards, and with TD Direct Investing to help manage day-to-day expenses, save money and earn rewards.
