Professional and Industry Associations
The following list reflects some of the professional associations that a student may want to consult for career advice, work search assistance and labour market information.- Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
- Asia Society
- Association for Asian Studies
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta
- Canada China Business Council
- Canada Korea Business Council
- Canada School of Public Service
- Canadian Asian Studies Association
- Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
- Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
- Canadian Council for South East Asian Studies
- EPIK (English Program in Korea)
- Hong Kong-Canada Business Association
- Institute for International Education (US)
- Japan Foundation
- JET Programme Canada
- Literary Translators' Association of Canada
- Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers
Depending on the time and effort that the professional association has put into developing their career information, an association’s website can include the following information:
- How to join the professional association, especially as a student member
- Information about certification and licensing
- Access to professional events
- Contact information to find a mentor, a graduate advisor or to set up an information interview
- Niche job boards that are relevant to the profession
Updated July 2026