Articles and resources on finding a career in Canada.
As a newcomer, there are many advantages to becoming an entrepreneur or small business owner in Canada. Whether you’re buying an existing Canadian venture or starting a new business, you’ll have the opportunity to scale your business, create a sustainable source of income, and be your own boss. However, [...]
The field of digital marketing is one of the most promising for newcomers in Canada today, as it requires a unique combination of creativity and analytics. This makes room for all kinds of specialists, from developers and programmers to social media managers and copywriters. With the increasing popularity of the [...]
Studying in Canada offers newcomers a vast array of opportunities, not just from an academic perspective, but also to prepare you for future professional success. As an international student in Canada, you may be allowed to get some hands-on work experience alongside your study program. Depending on your course [...]
As a newcomer, networking can be your gateway to the Canadian job market. It gives you an opportunity to understand the employment landscape, plan your career path based on insights from other professionals, and identify mentors who can guide you and offer moral support during [...]
From an interview with Josh Li. Josh Li is an associate at one of the largest asset management companies in the world, in Toronto. He grew up in China and at 18 moved to the U.K. to study. At that time, the global financial crisis struck and his family, like [...]
Newcomers to Canada already face an uphill task of adjusting to their new life and starting a career in Canada. However, Canada's hidden job market makes finding a job even more challenging. The only way to tap into this hidden job market and learn about job opportunities that aren't [...]
Your professional network will be one of your most valuable assets in the Canadian job market. Whether you’re trying to land your first job or are looking for a mentor, your network can play an important role in helping you achieve professional success in Canada. As a newcomer to Canada, [...]
Starting a new career in Canada can be overwhelming for newcomers. Even if you’ve arrived in Canada with previous work experience, the way to approach the job market here may be different from your home country. As you start to familiarize yourself with the professional culture in Canada, you [...]
From an interview with Nilson Junior, Senior Growth Marketing Manager, RBC Ventures. Nilson Junior is Senior Growth Marketing Manager with Ownr, an RBC Venture dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in Canada start, manage, and grow their business. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing from the [...]
From an interview with Christopher Gonsalvez, Senior Manager, Global Procurement, RBC Ventures. Christopher (Chris) Gonsalvez is a procurement expert. He worked for major corporations in the consumer packaged goods industry, buying everything from diaper material to labels, adhesives to aerosol cans. Now as Senior Global procurement manager at RBC, Chris [...]
While moving to Canada can open the door to exciting career opportunities, unfortunately many professional certifications earned abroad aren’t recognized here. Some newcomers find they need additional training or education to continue their careers in their new home. Bridge programs help with this. They assist newcomers who already have a [...]
From an interview with Prince John, Commercial Account Manager. Prince John came to Canada in 2018 from Chennai, India. Things were going very well in his career back home. He was assistant VP at a major bank—everything was set up. But the question of where he saw his kids growing up [...]