Articles and resources on finding a career in Canada.
From an interview with Seemanti Ghatak When Seemanti Ghatak and her husband applied for Permanent Residency in Canada, they had established careers, their own place, and were living a comfortable life in Delhi, India. They applied more out of curiosity, unsure whether they really would move if given the [...]
Recently, the government rolled out changes to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, which impacts how your work experience needs to be listed in your Express Entry profile and also the eligibility of some permanent residence (PR) applicants. Changes to the eligibility criteria or the way your information needs to [...]
Engineering is an upcoming sector in Canada. A Labour Market Report published by Engineers Canada highlighted the nation’s growing need to replace retiring engineers, specifically civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic, and computer engineers. The report also stressed the importance of internationally-trained engineers, and Federal government immigration programs, such as the Express Entry [...]
Technology is a growing sector in Canada, driving employment and innovation. With approximately 37,000 companies and $160 billion CAD in revenue, the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) terms the IT industry as the engine of growth and people often refer to Toronto, one of the IT hubs of Canada, [...]
The financial services sector in Canada comprises many roles related to the fields of accounting, insurance, and investment. In March 2020, The Conference Board of Canada released a report which highlighted Toronto as the second-largest financial centre in North America and the seventh-largest globally, in employment. Many newcomers to Canada [...]
Newcomers to Canada often find that sales and marketing are competitive fields to break into, especially for those whose first language is not English or French. Newcomers also tend to lack a deep knowledge of the local Canadian culture, traditions, and the overall landscape, which is [...]
A report from Canada’s Economic Strategy Tables on Health and Biosciences indicated that by 2025, Canada will double the size of the health and biosciences sector. The country is expected to become a top-three global hub by: Leveraging and advancing innovative technologies, Attracting and retaining capital, skills and talent, and [...]
The creative industry in Canada encompasses fine arts, commercial arts, advertising, photography, motion pictures, animation, web design, creative writing and more. Breaking into these highly competitive fields can be challenging for newcomers, especially for those whose first language is not English or French. Not surprisingly, newcomers also tend to lack [...]
Business and management consulting is a popular category for newcomers to Canada. According to an article published by the University of British Columbia, the number of consulting firms in Canada has grown each year between 2013 and 2018. This trend is expected to continue through 2023. The report highlighted two [...]
Canada is an attractive place for entrepreneurs to start or grow a business. If you’re an entrepreneur with an innovative business idea, you may be able to immigrate to Canada through the Start-up Visa (SUV) program. Although it is a competitive process, the opportunity to turn your idea into [...]
From an interview with Guy Hermann Feunou, Entrepreneur Guy Hermann Feunou was born and raised in Cameroon in west-central Africa. An entrepreneur and business owner, he decided to close his business and move to Canada for a fresh start in 2017. Five years after starting the immigration process, the 34-year-old [...]
For Indians hoping to settle in Canada, a Canadian job offer can considerably improve eligibility for various immigration programs and bring you closer to your dream of getting permanent residence (PR) in Canada. If you’ve already received a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), you may be keen to find a [...]