There are many resources where an immigrant can get help with the job search in Canada, including:
- immigrant-serving organizations, who offer:
- résumé writing workshops
- job search training sessions
- other services to help you find work
- Job Bank, which offers free occupational and career information about working in Canada, such as:
- jobs
- wages
- main duties
- employment trends
- educational requirements
- Service Canada, which has important information about searching and applying for jobs
- your province’s or territory’s website for newcomers
Search for jobs
There are many ways to look for jobs, such as:
- research companies where you want to work by:
- check their website for jobs they post
- contact employers directly to ask if they are hiring
- go to job fairs in your city or town, where you can meet employers and discuss jobs
- browse job search websites and newspapers classified sections to see who is hiring
- Job Bank has up to 2,000 new jobs posted every day
- jobs.gc.ca has job postings for federal public service
- use an employment agency that searches for jobs for you
- call or visit a Service Canada Centre near you for lists of government employment services and training help
- ask family and friends if they know about open jobs
- many jobs aren’t advertised
- you’ll only learn about some jobs by speaking to people
Other resources:
- Job Bank’s employment for newcomers to Canada
- Canada’s top 100 employers
- the Welcome to Canada guide
Network
It is easier to find a job if you have a set network of contacts. Networking can help you search for jobs in Canada’s hidden job market. It’s also a good way to tell many people that you’re looking for work.
Work as a volunteer to build your resume
Volunteering means you perform a service willingly and without pay. Working as a volunteer can help you:
- get Canadian work experience
- practice your English or French
- build your network of contacts
- meet Canadians and make friends
- find someone who will be a reference for you
- show potential employers that you’re willing to work hard
To find out how volunteering in Canada can help you find a job:
- search the Internet for “volunteer” and the name of the city
- contact an immigrant-serving organization
- visit the Volunteer Canada website
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