Understanding Workplace Norms in Canada

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Exploring the various types of work arrangements in Canada, from permanent to temporary, full-time to part-time, casual to contract, and more, including seasonal work and telecommuting options. Learn about the professional expectations and pathways in the Canadian workplace.


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  1. Canadian Workplace Norms COMMUNICATIVE WORKPLACE ENGLISH ADAPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM YOU RE HIRED NOW WHAT? ADAPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM YOU RE HIRED NOW WHAT?

  2. Work in Canada

  3. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary

  4. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time

  5. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call

  6. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract

  7. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five

  8. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work

  9. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work Seasonal Work

  10. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work Seasonal Work Flex Time

  11. Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work Seasonal Work Flex Time Telecommuting

  12. How to be Professional in Canada Image

  13. How to be Professional in Canada Image Dress

  14. How to be Professional in Canada Image Dress Hygiene

  15. How to be Professional in Canada Image Dress Hygiene Manners

  16. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style

  17. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Communicate clearly

  18. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Communicate clearly Use appropriate vocabulary

  19. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect

  20. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions

  21. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance

  22. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance Remember names

  23. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance Remember names Arrive on time

  24. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance Remember names Arrive on time Boundaries with co-workers

  25. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive!

  26. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond

  27. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable

  28. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable If you say you will do it .do it!

  29. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable If you say you will do it .do it! Arrive on time

  30. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable If you say you will do it .do it! Arrive on time If you are running late or sick, call your manager

  31. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable Take Responsibility

  32. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable Take Responsibility Know your daily responsibilities and try your best to do them

  33. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable Take Responsibility Know your daily responsibilities and try your best to do them Ask for help if you don t know what or how to do something

  34. How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable Take Responsibility Know your daily responsibilities and try your best to do them Ask for help if you don t know what or how to do something Own and apologize for your mistakes

  35. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty

  36. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty In Canada, saying what we really think is highly valued. But being polite is also important. We have to learn how to be honest yet kind in how we say it.

  37. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality

  38. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Coworkers are equally valued, regardless of age, gender, religion, or amount of time working for the company. Bosses and managers may have a higher position than employees, but they are not seen as superior to the employees.

  39. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction

  40. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Employees are given their tasks to do but are not necessarily told exactly how to do them. They are expected to figure it out, work as a team, and work with an amount of independence. Many Canadian bosses do not micromanage employees. If an employee finishes their task, they are expected to find something additional to do. This is calling taking initiative.

  41. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change

  42. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Many companies in Canada are open to ideas that improve their business. There is not as much focus on the past and tradition here; new ideas are often welcomed from employees.

  43. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time

  44. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Arriving on time, managing your workload and your working hours, and maximizing how much work you do per hour are very important in Canada. In some countries, time is flexible. Not in Canada. Time is very fixed and schedules and being punctual are very, very important here!

  45. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals

  46. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Canadian companies often have daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals that help them reach their annual goals.

  47. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Privacy

  48. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Privacy In Canada, we do not discuss our salaries with our co- workers. Or how much we paid for an item we have at work. Or our religion, our ages, or our sizes!

  49. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Privacy Work

  50. Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Privacy Work Many Canadians define themselves by their job. What you do is central to who you are. It is one of the first questions we ask someone when we meet them the first time.

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