Workplace Norms in Canada
COMMUNICATIVE WORKPLACE ENGLISH
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Canadian Workplace Norms
Canadian Workplace Norms
Work in Canada
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Contract
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Contract
Nine to Five
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Contract
Nine to Five
Shift Work
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Contract
Nine to Five
Shift Work
Seasonal Work
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Contract
Nine to Five
Shift Work
Seasonal Work
Flex Time
Work in Canada
Permanent / Temporary
Full time / Part Time
Casual / On Call
Contract
Nine to Five
Shift Work
Seasonal Work
Flex Time
Telecommuting
How to be Professional in Canada
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How to be Professional in Canada
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Dress
How to be Professional in Canada
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Dress
Hygiene
How to be Professional in Canada
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Dress
Hygiene
Manners
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Communicate clearly
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Communicate clearly
Use appropriate vocabulary
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Courtesy expressions
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Courtesy expressions
Tolerance
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Courtesy expressions
Tolerance
Remember names
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Courtesy expressions
Tolerance
Remember names
Arrive on time
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Courtesy expressions
Tolerance
Remember names
Arrive on time
Boundaries with co-workers
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
Listen and Respond
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
Listen and Respond
Be reliable
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
Listen and Respond
Be reliable
If you say you will do it….do it!
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
Listen and Respond
Be reliable
If you say you will do it….do it!
Arrive on time
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
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
Listen and Respond
Be reliable
Take Responsibility
How to be Professional in Canada
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Speaking Style
Respect
Stay Positive!
Listen and Respond
Be reliable
Take Responsibility
Know your daily responsibilities and try your best to do them
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
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
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
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.
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
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.
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
Self-direction
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.
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
Self-direction
Change
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.
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
Self-direction
Change
Time
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!
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
Self-direction
Change
Time
Short-term goals
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.
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
Self-direction
Change
Time
Short-term goals
Privacy
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!
Common Canadian Values
Directness, Openness, Honesty
Equality
Self-direction
Change
Time
Short-term goals
Privacy
Work
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.
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
In Canada, we place a high value on doing things, on being busy
and working hard. Some cultures focus on relationships more
than being productive. In Canada, relationships between
companies or business partners matter but, because time is so
important, we value efficiency in getting things done the most.
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Self-improvement
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Self-improvement
In general and at work, Canadians like to try to improve
themselves. Continuing to learn is encouraged and sometimes
paid for by the company someone works for!
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Self-improvement
Materialism
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Self-improvement
Materialism
Buying things tends to be important to Canadians. A big house, a
few cars, nice clothes, and vacations are common expenses. This
also creates a debt culture in Canada.
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Self-improvement
Materialism
Being Informal
Common Canadian Values
Doing and Achieving
Self-improvement
Materialism
Being Informal
There are not many strict traditions or ways to interact with
people in Canada. Most companies, if they do not provide
uniforms, keep a business casual dress code. Many people call
their coworkers and managers by their first names. Formal titles
are not often used.
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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Canadian Workplace Norms COMMUNICATIVE WORKPLACE ENGLISH ADAPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM YOU RE HIRED NOW WHAT? ADAPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM YOU RE HIRED NOW WHAT?
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work Seasonal Work
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work Seasonal Work Flex Time
Work in Canada Permanent / Temporary Full time / Part Time Casual / On Call Contract Nine to Five Shift Work Seasonal Work Flex Time Telecommuting
How to be Professional in Canada Image Dress
How to be Professional in Canada Image Dress Hygiene
How to be Professional in Canada Image Dress Hygiene Manners
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Communicate clearly
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Communicate clearly Use appropriate vocabulary
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance Remember names
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance Remember names Arrive on time
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Courtesy expressions Tolerance Remember names Arrive on time Boundaries with co-workers
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive!
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable
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!
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
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
How to be Professional in Canada Image Speaking Style Respect Stay Positive! Listen and Respond Be reliable Take Responsibility
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
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
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
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty
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.
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality
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.
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction
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.
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change
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.
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time
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!
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals
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.
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Privacy
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!
Common Canadian Values Directness, Openness, Honesty Equality Self-direction Change Time Short-term goals Privacy Work
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.
