Career/Volunteer

There are no vacancies available at present.

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Business Mentor to new immigrants to start their business, please email your resume to: ping.lu@success.bc.ca

About Business Mentorship Program:
Business Mentorship Program is to help immigrant entrepreneurs who are starting up or expanding their businesses to overcome difficulties in business areas, such as accounting, financing, importing & exporting, marketing & sales and operations managements, etc.

Nature:
Continues, 1-2 hours per month, for 3 months with each mentee.

Duties:

  • Provide guidance, support and encouragement to clients related to their specific area of interest
  • Share experience and knowledge of Canadian business culture and practices
  • Commit for a three month period with each mentee
  • Meet each mentee 1 or 2 times per month for an hour to provide guidance with the issues the mentee needs help with
  • Meet each mentee wither at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. West Broadway office or a commercial location
  • Complete and submit meeting follow-up form and evaluation form as required


Qualifications:

  • Professionals-Recognized qualifications and a minimum of two years’ experience in related business area
  • Business owners-business with steady operations for a minimum of two years
  • Interest in entrepreneurs from other countries and other cultures
  • Good knowledge of Canadian business environment and culture