Careers in the Cloud - E42: How to Get Hired in Canada: Career Advice for International Professionals

Thinking about building your career in Canada or working for North American companies?

In Episode 43 of Careers in the Cloud, Carlos Leon is joined by Citlalli Rios, President of Hispanotech, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful career in Canada as an international professional.

Drawing on her own journey from Mexico to Canada, Citlalli shares practical advice on adapting to a new job market, developing strong professional networks, improving English communication skills, leveraging LinkedIn effectively, and understanding what Canadian employers are looking for.

Whether you're considering relocating, working remotely for Canadian organisations, or simply exploring international career opportunities, this episode provides valuable insights for technology professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.

What You'll Learn

• How to improve your chances of getting hired in Canada
• The biggest mistakes international professionals make
• Why networking is essential for career growth
• How LinkedIn can help create international opportunities
• The importance of English communication skills
• Contractor vs permanent employment in Canada
• What Canadian employers really value
• Why mentorship accelerates career development
• How Artificial Intelligence is changing the technology job market
• Advice for Latin American professionals pursuing international careers

Watch or Listen

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify below.

Note: The episode is in Spanish, but our YouTube channel provides English subtitles.

About the Guest

Citlalli Rios

Citlalli Rios is the President of Hispanotech, a Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Latin American professionals as they build successful careers in Canada.

Through mentorship, networking events, and community initiatives, Hispanotech helps skilled professionals navigate the Canadian labour market, expand their professional networks, and unlock new career opportunities.

Drawing from her own immigration journey, Citlalli shares practical insights into career development, cultural adaptation, and long-term professional success.

About Hispanotech

Hispanotech is a Canadian non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering Latin American professionals as they build successful careers across Canada and North America.

Founded to help bridge the gap between highly skilled international talent and employment opportunities, Hispanotech provides mentorship, networking events, professional development programmes and community support designed to help newcomers thrive in the Canadian labour market.

The organisation works closely with professionals at every stage of their career, helping members strengthen their professional networks, develop leadership skills, improve employability and gain valuable insights into the Canadian workplace.

By fostering collaboration between experienced industry leaders, employers and emerging talent, Hispanotech has become an important community for Latin American professionals pursuing long-term career success in Canada.

Learn more about Hispanotech by visiting their website.

Resources Mentioned

• Hispanotech – Canada's leading non-profit supporting Latin American professionals through mentorship, networking and career development.
• Citlalli Rios – President of Hispanotech.
• Carlos Leon - Specialist tech recruitment consultant at Montreal Associates, connecting tech contractors with opportunities across Canada, the US & LATAM.
• LinkedIn – Strategies for building your professional network and increasing visibility with Canadian employers.
• Montreal Associates – Specialist technology recruitment across Europe and North America, supporting tech contractors to connect them to exclusive assignments.