Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for a Job in Canada
1) I live in Jamaica but plan on immigrating to Canada soon. I am currently a warehouse supervisor. Can you tell me where I would be able to find warehousing districts in Canada?
Have you already started the process of immigrating to Canada? If yes, great and if you are yet to apply then it is wise to start the process. Now, regarding your query about warehousing districts, please note that such districts exist all around. To locate a specific area, you are just better off doing a search on Google at http://www.google.ca by typing in for e.g. Warehousing district in ………….(Toronto, Kingston, London, etc). Another way to locate a warehousing district is to conduct a search on some internet job boards like Workopolis at http://www.workopolis.com , Monster at http://www.monster.com, etc for a warehousing supervisor and you will get a better idea about the locations through the job postings. These are just two of the major Internet Job Boards and that are frequently used by employers across Canada. Once you get here as a Landed Immigrant you will be exposed to many more Job Boards available through Service Canada http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml
2) I am a landed immigrant. I want to study here. I’m in Toronto now. I have completed a diploma in pharmacy from India and I want to join degree program here so where should I go and what should I do? Really I am very much worried about my career. Please help me out!
It is good that you want to pursue your education so that you may further your career here in Canada. Once you have decided that Pharmacy is the way to go, you can research relevant programs available in that field through universities and colleges. Check out the various universities and colleges that offer degree programs such as University of Toronto, York University, University of Western Ontario and Humber, Seneca, Ryerson, George Brown, etc. Check these links for further information:
http://www.studycanada.ca/english/universities_canada.htm http://www.canadian-universities.net
3) I am interested in working in Canada. I have four-plus years of experience in the field of administration and one year in recruitment. I don’t have a visa or work permit. Could you please advise me: what are the chances of me getting a job in Canada and getting a work permit?
Canada is very different from the USA in terms of employment visas or permits. My suggestion to you is to apply for immigration under the professional/skilled category. Get a Landed resident permit and then look for a job here. Your experience should also help you in getting a job here as well. However, employers here do not offer a work permit unless it is a very special skill required and there is shortage of local Talent. E.g. –Nurses.
Check here for more info: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp You may use major Job Boards like http://www.workopolis.caand http://www.monster.ca for your Job Search, in addition to Job Banks available through Service Canada at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml
4) I’m working in Canada on deputation for six months. I am a software test engineer with three-plus years of experience and I am looking for a new job in Canada in the same field, but the problem is my visa will expire at the end of November. Can you please advise me: what are the chances of me getting a job offer in Canada from a company that hires employees by sponsoring them for a visa and work permit?
Please refer to the answer to the question 3 given above. The same applies here too.
5) How can I improve my skills? I have no education in this country. I came to Canada five years ago. I am working as a cashier at a gas station. I am 49 years old. I have experience in retail business. I needed your advice.
Skills can be improved in various ways such as attending new courses and programs, upgrading your knowledge through courses related to your past experience, volunteering with organizations, joining government funded programs such as Skills for Change. There are lots of programs funded by the government through Employment Resource Centers for Internationally Trained Professionals. Contact them and they will be able to give you more information that will help you in taking an informed decision. Here are some resources to check out:
http://www.look4work.humber.ca
http://www.thementoringpartnership.com
6) I immigrated to Canada in 2005 after completing my master’s degree in criminal justice and security administration. I am also a member of ASIS, which is a recognized body of security experts that mandates most of the security policies for both the private and public sector. I am yet to get a break, despite all my sincere efforts in tapping all the right places for the position I am looking for. Kindly advise me as to how I can get work.
There are a number of ways by which you can get employed, such as Networking, Attending seminars and workshops related to your profession / area of expertise, cold calling on prospective employers, partnering with recruitment agencies, etc. You may want to get your credentials assessed by the World Education Services at the following: http://www.wes.org/ca/that will give you the Canadian equivalency. Furthermore, there are lots of programs funded by the government through Employment Resource Centers for Internationally Trained Professionals. Contact them and they will be able to give you the right direction as well.
Check these out:
http://www.look4work.humber.ca
http://www.thementoringpartnership.com
7) I am a new immigrant from India. I have done my bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics, and have a post-graduate diploma in computer applications. Now I seek your advice to find a relevant job. I hope you will guide me.
You need to clarify whether you have any experience from India or just your education. In case you have some work experience then I would advice you to pursue a career in the same profession as long as you enjoy it and are passionate about it because then you will perform well at work. In the event that you have no work experience at all then I would recommend that you get your education / degrees assessed through World Education Services by clicking: http://www.wes.org/ca/index.asp Once you have done that you need to prepare a resume and register on workopolis and monster – most widely used job boards in Canada. After which you may start applying for selective positions through the various job boards like ones mentioned above through their links:
There are resources like Government organizations available that may be able to offer you career advice and tools necessary. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml
8) I am a new immigrant (here for three months) and am seeking an employment in the Hamilton area. I am an Accountant by profession and holding a MBA in finance. I have gained more than 20 years experience in accounting, costing and finance, and am seeking employment as an accountant. Could you please help me? How can I find a suitable job immediately?
Assuming that you have already done the following: a) Got your education qualifications assessed through http://www.wes.org/ca/index.asp b) Registered on Internet Job Boards like http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml Now start registering with Staffing Organizations like the following so that they may expose you to some of their clients: Adecco Ajilon Finance Fromm & Associates Robert Half Controllers on Call Accounting Advantage Manpower Quantum Lastly, keep in touch with them on a regular basis and follow up on positions applied to through the Internet.
9) I am a new immigrant from India. Now I am in Mississauga, Ont. Basically, I am a human resources (HR) professional and I would like to find work in my field. Can you advise me how to get into it? Also, what are the opportunities in Vancouver for HR professionals, even it is entry level?
Assuming that you have already done the following: a) Got your education qualifications assessed through http://www.wes.org/ca/index.asp b) Registered on Internet Job Boards like http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/job.shtml Now start registering with Staffing Organizations in HR like the following so that they may expose you to some of their clients: David Aplin Recruiting Human Resources on Call Adecco Career Path Personnel Altis HR Drake International Kelly Services Manpower Quantum Lastly, keep in touch with them on a regular basis and follow up on positions applied to through the Internet.
10) How can I explain to potential employers that my experience working in Dubai is extremely valuable? I am in financial planning.
Ideally work experience anywhere in the world should be valuable for employers in Canada. However, most if not all employers seek candidates with Canadian experience for their ease in training and adaptability. This is certainly a challenge and can be handled very easily by inquiring as follows: Is a debit not a debit, or a credit not a credit in Canada in the accounting world? You may use this as a guideline and form your own industry related query in Financial Planning.
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