Finding a Job in Canada

One of the biggest challenges for an immigrant, is to find a job (not because there is no jobs). Canadian employers are looking for “Canadian experience” – which immigrants do not have. The result is that immigrants sometimes have to work in other occupations or work in more junior positions, to get the important ingredient - "Canadian experience".

Immigrants are advised to do contract or temporary work to get into the labour market. DO NOT WAIT TOO LONG BEFORE DOING THIS.

In all the  local yellow pages there are many employment agencies in every possible occupation. For example in office work there are several well known agencies such as http://www.marberg.com (only for down town Toronto – great company).

An advisable strategy is to use a recruiter or headhunter that places applicants in permanent jobs many industries across Canada.

Use the internet optimally in your job search. See the following sites to find jobs as well:

Interesting articles regarding Occupations in British Columbia

Industry Oulook 2006-2011 from the "Canadian Occupational Projection System"

High Opportunity Occupations in British Columbia from "Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development"

Job Sources in the GTA

Employment & Assorted Job Links: http: www.netadssell.com/employ.htm
Free Trade Magazine Subscriptions: http://associates.tradepub.com/_brands/associates/cat/_CAN.cat.html
The Job Resource: http://www.thejobresource.com/friends.html - link to various sites
Resources, links to other sites
Ontario WorkInfoNet: http://www.on.workinfonet.ca
Placements Plus (Sheridan) @ 407 Iroquois Shore Rd, Oakville - http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/services/placeplus (905-845-9430)
QCIC Employment Services @ 2 Robert Speck Pkwy, Mississauga- http://www.qcicjobs.ca (905-949-2278)
The Bay Area Employment Resource Centre @ 860 Harrington Court, Burlington - http://www.thecentre.on.ca (905-333-3499)
The New Media Employment Centre @ 33 Centre Dr, Mississauga -
http://www.nmec.ca (905-277-2091)
YMCA Career Development & Learning Centre @ 760 Brant St, Burlington - http://www.ymcacareerdevelopment.on.ca (905-681-1140)

General Employment Websites
http://www.actualjobs.com
http://www.allstarjobs.ca
http://www.brainhunter.com
http://jobbank.gc.ca
http://www.workinfonet.ca/cwn/english/main_e.cfm
http://www.cannest.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.careerexchange.com
http://www.careerowl.ca
http://www.careersite.com
http://ele.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
http://www.employweb.com
http://free-job-search-engines.com
http://www.hotjobs.ca
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
http://www.jobbus.com
http://www.jobcanada.org
http://www.thejob-line.com
http://www.jobomagic.com
http://www.jobs.ca
http://www.canada.plusjobs.com
http://www.jobsearch.ca
http://www.job-search-engine.com
http://www.jobshark.ca
http://www.jobtoaster.com
http://www.jobwalker.com
http://www.monster.ca
http://www.torontojobcentre.com
http://www.torontojobshop.com
http://www.workopolis.com
http://www.hgcareers.com
http://www.skillroute.com
Jobalert (click on "Jobalert" and create a automatic response to be informed about jobs according to target words, that you have selected.)

Also make use of the following:

• Local newspapers – some are available online. See our section on newspapers, buy a book on North American resumes, or get a professional to develop your resume.
• Use your networks to find employment: network of friends, religious network (start at the church, mosque or temple), use professional organizations in your occupation.
• Set objectives and have a program. Finding work is a full time job.

Where To Post Your Resume Before Landing

Immigrants could try to post resumes before landing at one of the following sites. You will require an e-mail address and phone number where you could be contacted. Ensure that an accurate record is kept with usernames and passwords.

http://www.monster.ca

http://www.computernetwork.com

http://www.jobs.net

http://www.jobshark.ca

http://www.jobstar.ca

http://www.jobwarehouse.com

http://www.brainhunter.com

http://www.canadajobs.com