Articles and resources on finding a career in Canada.
From an interview with Himanshu Reddy Himanshu Reddy moved to Canada at the age of 33 in the summer of 2022. He arrived in Toronto with two priorities: to find a place to live and to find a job. With experience navigating the many cultures across India, he [...]
As a foreign worker, finding a job in Canada and qualifying for a work permit is no easy feat. For Canadian companies, the process of recruiting temporary foreign workers is long and complicated. Consequently, most employers only look for talent outside Canada if there’s a severe shortage of local [...]
From an interview with Vishveshwar Jatain Vishveshwar Jatain, who was born and raised in India, moved to Canada with his wife, Sugandha, in January 2020. Their application and moving experience was seamless thanks to their organized and methodical approach to the process. Since Vishveshwar retained his job with his [...]
Finding a new job can be challenging, and even more so when you’re settling into a new country. As a newcomer, landing a job in Canada is among the most pressing items to check off your to-do list to ensure your financial security and kickstart your career. When you [...]
Canada is a popular destination for American citizens and temporary residents. Many individuals who’ve lived in the United States (U.S.) are drawn to Canada due to the similar quality of life it offers, but also because of Canada’s ample job opportunities, free healthcare, diversity, and welcoming immigration policies. If [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 often a basic [...]
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, [...]