Are you planning to move to Canada?
Are you looking for jobs in Canada before going there?
If yes, then you are in the right place.
You have everything planned to go to Canada- documents, tickets, invitation letter, NOC, and other essentials…but what about a job?
Whether you are going to Canada on a Student Visa, Work permit, or PR, it is always better to have a job in hand before landing in a different country. It will help to support you during your stay and take care of the expenses.
The good thing is this seemingly confusing chore can be done from the comfort of your home in India. That is right, you can look for a job in Canada online before even going there. Just go through the following websites.
1. Job Bank- https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
This is a Canadian Government website. You can directly search for jobs on the home page or take some time researching around the website and using its resources.
Use the ‘Trend Analysis’ option to explore about the job you are looking in the desired province/territory. You will get to know about- Job description, requirements, number of positions available, skills required, and wage per hour. You can even compare jobs in different provinces.
Use the ‘Advanced Tools’ to get more specific results. You can set your preferences such as- full or part-time job, language, special benefits, source- Federal govt, Provincial govt, etc., salary, and much more.
The website also provides the Resume builder tool which you can use to create your resume using the templates. You can create an account here and sign up for being notified through emails whenever a job opportunity arises.
2. https://www.ontario.ca/page/jobs-and-employment#find-a-job
This is a one-stop website for all your queries if you are moving to Ontario. You can look for jobs, apprenticeship, volunteering work, and skill development and training programs if you are trained in another country. The website connects job seekers directly to employers. You can find full time/ part-time jobs in Ontario or anywhere in Canada.
Do not forget to go through the ‘Rules for employers and employees’ and ‘Employment Insurance’- temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians.
3. https://placement.emploiquebec.net/mbe/ut/rechroffr/erechroffr.asp?cl=english
Emploi Quebec is the website of the Government of Quebec. You can search through the options of jobs, paid internships, and student job offers. Set the filters – job title, field (Art, communications, health, management, primary industry, sales, transport, trade, secretarial and office work, and many more), spoken and written language (English, French, or both) and region of Quebec- as per your choice and preferences.
You can also search for jobs here by using keywords such as -therapist, secretary, mechanics, etc., it will show you a list of jobs matching that keyword and you can select from there.
4. WorkBC- https://www.workbc.ca/jobs-careers/find-jobs/jobs.aspx
WorkBC is the provincial government’s website presenting the world of works available for the seekers. You can search for jobs through job titles and the region or postal code. There are different filters as well- location, salary, industry, job type, education, job source, Indigenous people, person with disabilities, mature workers, etc.- to help you navigate through the ocean of jobs. Browse through different career profiles and the labor market to see the trends and figure out what the best fit for you is.
5. Alberta alis- https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/alberta-job-postings/?offset=o&language=en&sort=title
This is the Government of Alberta’s website to provide employment support programs and services. There are various job opportunities as well as resources that you can use. You can search for a job through setting the filters according to you- keyword/job title, date posted, location, work type NOC- full or partial, job category.
You can also go through the options of resume and cover letter building, and how to build a job portfolio. There are many self-help articles and examples for the same. Look for Job Fairs as they are a great source if you are looking for a new job or thinking of changing the career path.
You should also go through the labor market information and browse different industry profiles. It is always a good idea to research the employer to learn more about the organization, services, type of people who work there, and what is expected out of you.
Remember, before starting to apply for jobs, invest your time in building a good and impactful resume. Looking for a job is a serious thing and should be done seriously. Devote 1-2 hrs daily for this and maintain a diary in which you list down the opportunities, important information, any special requirements, and any other relevant detail.
