Preparing for Careers in Canada: Job Market Insights from Dr. Usha Srinivasan, Founder of BReady
Navigating the Canadian job market can be challenging—especially for graduate students, postdocs, and internationally trained professionals seeking to understand employer expectations, hiring trends, and effective pathways into meaningful work.
In this free webinar, Dr. Usha Srinivasan, Founder of BReady.ai, will share practical insights into Canada’s evolving job market, including current talent demands, common barriers faced by job seekers, and how data-driven and skills-based approaches are reshaping hiring practices. Drawing on her extensive experience across education, employment, and economic development, Usha will offer actionable guidance to help participants better position themselves for career opportunities in Canada.
About the Speaker
Usha Srinivasan is a founder, ecosystem builder, and talent strategist with over 15 years of experience designing and leading workforce, entrepreneurship, and innovation programs in Canada. She is the Founder and CEO of BReady.ai, an AI-enabled talent matching platform focused on connecting employers with skilled talent, and has also founded ventures spanning education and economic development.
Previously, Usha served as the Founding Director of the Brampton Venture Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), where she launched and led a university-affiliated incubator supported by the City of Brampton. Under her leadership, the incubator was successfully renewed, ensuring its long-term impact in the regional innovation ecosystem. She has also held senior leadership roles in Canada’s tech and startup community, including Vice President of Partnership and Talent at Elevate.
In addition to her operational roles, Usha is an angel investor and a Limited Partner at Flair Ventures, supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs, and remains actively engaged in building inclusive talent and economic development systems across Canada.
Who should attend
Graduate students and postdocs
International students and newcomers
Early-career professionals exploring the Canadian job market
Anyone interested in understanding hiring trends and workforce expectations in Canada