As a newcomer to Canada, finding a job in your field is a crucial step toward settling down. Many newcomers, including those who’ve come to Canada with several years of work experience, realize not all of their skills and experience may be transferable to the Canadian job market. In [...]
The province of Saskatchewan, also called the “Land of the Living Skies,” is located in central Canada. Blessed with an abundance of natural resources, Saskatchewan’s economy relies on the mining and oil and gas sector. While a significant portion of the province is rural and agrarian, the multicultural cities of [...]
Located between the provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan, Manitoba is a popular choice for many newcomers. The capital city of Winnipeg is culturally rich and offers a plethora of employment opportunities for newcomers from various parts of the world. According to provincial estimates, nearly 170,000 new job opportunities are expected [...]
Restarting your career as a newcomer in Canada does not necessarily mean starting from scratch. If you’re coming to Canada with several years’ worth of professional experience, many of your existing skills may be transferable to the Canadian job market. However, there may be skill gaps you [...]
From an interview with Avantika Sardana. Avantika Sardana was born and raised in New Delhi, India and worked in human capital before she decided to spice things up and take her career to the next level: the managerial level. This meant going back to school to do [...]
The province of Alberta is well-known for its wealth of natural resources, including its productive oil sands. Alberta’s multicultural cities are a destination of choice for newcomers from all over the world. The government of Alberta regularly invites newcomers with the skills and experience to meet the province’s growing labour [...]
Download the printable checklist here. Moving to Canada from another country is no easy task. Whether you plan to settle in Canada permanently or relocate for better career or study options, it takes a lot of time and organization to ensure a smooth transition into life in a new [...]
British Columbia is Canada’s third most populous province after Ontario and Quebec, with a large portion of its residents living in the Lower Mainland, which includes the coastal city of Vancouver and surrounding municipalities. The province attracts newcomers from all over the world with its cultural diversity, career opportunities, and [...]
Ontario is one of the most popular provinces among newcomers. Its cultural diversity, economic prosperity, and ever-growing job market are just some of the reasons newcomers from across the world choose to settle in Ontario. The government of Ontario periodically invites newcomers with the skills and experience to meet the [...]
From an interview with Mitchell Cabrera. Mitchell Cabrera is a co-owner of The Night Baker, home of Toronto's best soft and chewy cookies. But he wasn’t always a baker. Mitchell graduated with honours from a prestigious university in the Philippines, with a double major in chemistry and computer engineering. He [...]
Preparing to move to Canada is an exciting phase in your newcomer journey, but it can also be an uncertain and stressful time. From figuring out moving details to saying goodbye to friends and family, there’s a lot to manage both logistically and emotionally. Moving away from your home country [...]
As a newcomer, landing your first job in Canada requires a lot of preparation and patience. Before you start applying to job openings, you’ll need to invest time in crafting a Canadian-style resume, perfecting your elevator pitch, and building your professional network. Even with all this work, it can sometimes [...]