HOW TO FIND JOB IN CANADA in 2022
Look for jobs in Canada
How can I apply for a job in Canada?
Learn about job search skills, how to get a job, workplace standards, and Canadian workplace culture.
To work in Canada, you’ll need a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Apply for a SIN as soon as you come to Canada.
Get important information about working in Canada
You have many resources you can use to get help with your job search in Canada, including:
- immigrant-serving organizations, who offer:
- resume 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 and apply 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
Apply for jobs
Once you find a job you’re interested in, you’ll usually need to apply by sending your:
- cover letter, which is a short description of what makes you right for the job
- resume, which is:
- also known as a “curriculum vitae” or a C.V.
- a list of your qualifications and work experience
The resources listed in the section Get important information about working in Canada can help you:
- find information on writing a resume and cover letter
- prepare for an interview
After you apply
Based on your resume and cover letter, the employer will decide whether to invite you for a job interview. A job interview:
- gives the employer a chance to:
- meet you
- ask questions to see if you’re right for the job
- helps you to:
- learn more about the job
- decide if you want to work for that organization
It’s common for people to send many resumes and cover letters to different places before being invited for a job interview.
You will get a formal job offer if the employer wants to hire you.
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
Look for bridging programs related to your job
Bridging programs help internationally trained professionals and tradespeople who want to work in their field in Canada. They can help you get a license or certification and integrate into the Canadian workplace.
Bridging programs offer different services, which include:
- courses
- education and skills assessments
- practical or workplace experience
- exam prep for licenses or certificates
- language training for professions or trades
- action and learning plans to help you identify the training you may need
Generally, language and job search services are free. However, there may be a fee for some programs. Usually, classroom training or work experience is part of the program.
To find out about programs in your area, contact:
- the professional association or regulatory body for your profession
- a local immigrant-serving organization
Apply to the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program
The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program provides eligible permanent residents and new Canadians with valuable temporary Canadian work experience and training.
Look for a mentor
Many Canadian professionals and business people give free advice and coaching to newcomers settling in Canada.
Workplace standards in Canada
In Canada, federal and provincial laws protect workers and employers by setting:
- hours of work
- minimum wage levels
- health and safety standards
- parental leave and annual paid vacations
Human rights laws protect employees from being treated unfairly because of their:
- age
- race
- gender
- religion
- disability
- sexual orientation
For more information:
- Workplace standards
- Federal Labour Standards
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Government of Canada’s Labour Program
- Labour Mobility
Your rights as an employee
You should learn about provincial and federal labor laws before you begin work in Canada.
You have the right to join a labor union in Canada. You often have to join a union whether you choose it or not. Union fees will be taken from your salary.
You may ask for advice or help if you feel that your employer or union has treated you unfairly. Contact an officer of the ministry in charge of labor in the province or territory where you work.
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