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SUN LIFE FINANCIAL
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month
During South Asian Heritage communities across the country.
Month in Ontario, Sun Life Last year, 34 per cent of our new
Financial is proud to rec- recruits came from culturally
ognize the ongoing contributions
and achievements made by
South Asians to Canadian
society.
As an international
company with operations
in many countries,
we recognize that
diversity in the workplace
is crucial for
promoting innovation,
stimulating teamwork
and creativity, and
bringing to life our
mission to help customers
achieve financial
security.
Sun Life Financial is committed
to ensuring that Canada’s
multiculturalism is reflected in our
financial centres located in 850
Vicken Kazazian,
Senior VP, Career
Sales Force, Sun
Life Financial
Canada
diverse backgrounds and 25 per
cent of our advisors and man-
agers represent new or ethno-
Canadians, reflecting
the diversity of our
customers.
Sun Life Financial
has a relationship with
one in five Canadians.
One of the keys to our
continued success is
developing and main-
taining close relationships
with our custo-
mers and the communities
where they live
and work.
We have recruited, trained and
developed many new Canadians
to become successful advisors
and managers.
Free job search workshop
for newcomers to Canada
India Rainbow has designed
a Job Search Workshop specifically
for newcomers.
This workshop is designed
to facilitate the employment of
new immigrants in Ontario by
familiarizing them with effective
job-search practices and
techniques.
They include:
• Interview preparation
• Assistance with resume
and cover letter,
• Career counselling
• Skills assessment
• And more.
For more information, call 905-
905-
507-6099.
507-6099.
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