Benefits of having a mentor — and how to find one! Finding a mentor is a key strategy for achieving professional success in Canada. Through mentorship, skilled immigrants “gain firsthand knowledge of local best practices and industry information,” says Tony Lee, an advisor with the Career Paths program at the North Shore Multicultural Society in North Vancouver, B.C. The benefits of a personal mentor In addition to industry insights, Lee explains that a mentor can help foster understanding of the Canadian context of your profession and workplace culture, which immigrants from diverse countries and backgrounds may not be familiar with. This knowledge is a critical step on the road to career success in Canada.