Pilot Cohort · Limited Spots

CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Mentorship Program

Practical guidance. Real connections. A three-month mentorship experience pairing emerging communications professionals with experienced CPRS mentors — designed to help you grow faster and go further

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Accelerate your communications and PR career

Tailored Goal Setting

Set clear, structured goals from day one. Every meeting uses a shared tracking template to map your SMART goals, actions, and reflections.

Expert Mentor Matching

Tell us your goals and the expertise you're looking for — we match you with a mentor whose strengths align with your professional trajectory.

Flexible Meeting Cadence

Monthly, bi-weekly, or as mutually agreed, you choose the frequency that works best for you and your mentor.

FOR MENTEES

Invest in Your Career Growth

This program is built for early- to mid-career communications professionals, recent graduates, and anyone new to the Canadian communications landscape. Whether you need direction on your career path, a specific project, or a sector transition, you'll get focused, practical support — plus access to an expanded professional network and hands-on skill building in areas like media relations, crisis communications, and digital strategy.

For mentors

Give Back. Shape the Future.

Mentoring is one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen the CPRS community. As a mentor in this pilot, you'll share your expertise with an emerging professional, help shape the next generation of communicators, and contribute to a program built for continuous improvement — with a structured midway check-in to reflect on progress along the way.

BECOME A MENTOR

Program Duration

3 Months

Program Cohort Size

6 Mentes

Program Start Date

Ongoing

Ready to Apply?

Click below to complete the Mentee Application Form.

Please fill out all sections — the more detail you provide, the better your mentor match. Shortlisted applicants will be notified and paired based on their stated goals and mentor expertise.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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General questions? Send us a note:

Professional development doesn't happen in a vacuum — it takes real mentorship, practical guidance, and a community that's invested in your growth. This program was built to give communications professionals in Ottawa-Gatineau exactly that: a structured, meaningful experience that moves your career forward.

Courtny Vaz

Director, Professional Development, CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau

At CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau, our mission has always been to champion and elevate the communications profession in this region. This mentorship program reflects who we are as an organization — dedicated to building a stronger, more connected community where every member has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Nadine James

President, CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau