Find a Job

Finding work in a new country is difficult. Learn about how to apply for a job, where to find work, and what happens once you do become employed.

Applying for a Job

How hard is it to find work in Ontario?
It is not easy to find work in Canada that corresponds with your skills and experience. You need to find out what employers expect, in your specific occupation or industry, in the city where you plan to settle.
What are references? Who should I ask to be a reference?
References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills. You should choose your references carefully.
Tips for Finding Work Before you Arrive
You've obtained your permanent residence status but haven't landed yet and you are are eager to find work once you arrive to Canada. Here are some tips to help you do that.
I have a disability. How do I ask for accommodations at work?
You can ask for reasonable accommodations at any point during your employment once you know that you need a change in your job due to your disability.
How do I apply for a job?
To apply for a job in Canada, usually you have to send a cover letter and a resume to the employer.
How do I apply for a job by email or online?
To apply for a job online or by email, you need some basic internet tools and skills.

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Resume

How do I create a Canadian-style resume in order to find a job?
Some tips to help you prepare a professional resume that will get notices in the Canadian job market.
What do I include in my Canadian resume? What do I exclude?
Canadian resumes might be different from resumes in other countries. You need to create your resume in a way that is familiar to Canadian employers.
What do Canadian Employers want?
It is sometimes not enough to have hard skills, or technical skills. Canadian employers want to hire people who also have soft skills.

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Job Listings

Where can I find job listing websites?
You can also ask friends, family, employment counsellors, settlement workers, or others who work in your profession or trade to recommend useful job listing websites.
Where can I find industry-specific job listing websites?
Here are some websites that share job listings in specific fields in Ontario and Canada. You can also ask employment counsellors or others who work in your profession or trade to recommend useful job listing websites.
Where can I find job listing websites for youth?
You can also ask friends, family, teachers, guidance counsellors, employment counsellors, settlement workers, or others who work in the kind of job you want to recommend useful job listing websites.

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Online Job Search

Tips for Finding Work Before you Arrive
You've obtained your permanent residence status but haven't landed yet and you are are eager to find work once you arrive to Canada. Here are some tips to help you do that.
How can I use Social Media in my job search?
Social media offers great tools to help you in your job search. It can help you build your network, learn more about your industry, and find job opportunities.
How can I create an effective LinkedIn profile?
LinkedIn is a great tool to connect with existing contacts and other people in your field. Creating a strong LinkedIn profile can help you in your job search and career.

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Job Interviews

What are references? Who should I ask to be a reference?
References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills. You should choose your references carefully.
I have a disability. How do I ask for accommodations at work?
You can ask for reasonable accommodations at any point during your employment once you know that you need a change in your job due to your disability.
What do Canadian Employers want?
It is sometimes not enough to have hard skills, or technical skills. Canadian employers want to hire people who also have soft skills.

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Job Offers

How do I keep my job?
Once you get a job, there are things you can do to ensure that you will stay employed and progress in your career. To do your job well you should also develop yourself professionally and maintain a good relationship with your co-workers.
What do I do when I have a job offer? Do I have to negotiate a salary?
Often, the employer will tell you the conditions of the job before they offer it to you. Sometimes, you have to negotiate.

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Temporary Work

How do I come to Canada as a temporary foreign worker?
To come to Canada as a temporary foreign worker, you must get a work permit. There are different kinds of work permits.

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Employment Services

Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs)
PINs associations help their members prepare for the Canadian workplace and connect to employment opportunities. They are run by and for skilled immigrants. To learn about PINs associations, search the directory for an association in your field.
Why should I get help to find work?
There are many community agencies that provide employment services for newcomers to Ontario and even more agencies that provide services to all residents in a community.
How can group programs with placements help me?
Some programs have co-op placements, work placements, mentoring and volunteering for newcomers to Ontario. These can help you to get some of the valuable "Canadian experience" you may have heard employers ask for.

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Employment Agencies

Tips for Finding Work Before you Arrive
You've obtained your permanent residence status but haven't landed yet and you are are eager to find work once you arrive to Canada. Here are some tips to help you do that.
What is an employment agency or temp agency?
An employment agency, placement agency or temporary agency ("temp agency") matches workers with jobs.
What are my rights if I work through a temporary agency?
This article has information about your rights at a temporary agency and what to do if there are problems on the job.

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Labour Market Information

What is labour market information? Do I need it?
Labour market information can be overwhelming and confusing. Learning what it is and how to use it can help you find a job.
Where can I find information about Ontario companies?
You can find information about Ontario companies in libraries, community agencies and on the internet.
How hard is it to find work in Ontario?
It is not easy to find work in Canada that corresponds with your skills and experience. You need to find out what employers expect, in your specific occupation or industry, in the city where you plan to settle.

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Volunteer

What are settlement services?
Settlement services support immigrants and refugees to Canada. They can help you settle and adjust to your new life in Canada.
Can I volunteer to get Canadian experience?
Volunteer work is an excellent way to gain Canadian experience and Canadian references. There are also many other benefits to volunteering in your community.
What are my rights and responsibilities as a volunteer?
It is important for you to know what you are committing to when you volunteer. Ask the volunteer centre or organization you are working for what they expect from you and what they can offer you.

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Find a Job

Applying for a Job

How hard is it to find work in Ontario?

What are references? Who should I ask to be a reference?

Tips for Finding Work Before you Arrive

I have a disability. How do I ask for accommodations at work?

How do I apply for a job?

How do I apply for a job by email or online?

Resume

How do I create a Canadian-style resume in order to find a job?

What do I include in my Canadian resume? What do I exclude?

What do Canadian Employers want?

Job Listings

Where can I find job listing websites?

Where can I find industry-specific job listing websites?

Where can I find job listing websites for youth?

Online Job Search

Tips for Finding Work Before you Arrive

How can I use Social Media in my job search?

How can I create an effective LinkedIn profile?

Job Interviews

What are references? Who should I ask to be a reference?

I have a disability. How do I ask for accommodations at work?

What do Canadian Employers want?

Job Offers

How do I keep my job?

What do I do when I have a job offer? Do I have to negotiate a salary?

Temporary Work

How do I come to Canada as a temporary foreign worker?

Employment Services

Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs)

Why should I get help to find work?

How can group programs with placements help me?

Employment Agencies

Tips for Finding Work Before you Arrive

What is an employment agency or temp agency?

What are my rights if I work through a temporary agency?

Labour Market Information

What is labour market information? Do I need it?

Where can I find information about Ontario companies?

How hard is it to find work in Ontario?

Volunteer

What are settlement services?

Can I volunteer to get Canadian experience?

What are my rights and responsibilities as a volunteer?