Finding the job you want takes time. As a newcomer to Canada, there are a number of things you can do to increase the likelihood of finding the job you are looking for. When preparing to find work, make sure you:
- Have the right to work in Canada
- Apply for a social insurance number and a health insurance number
- Find out if you need to take a language proficiency test or improve your general English or workplace English skills
- Learn about transferring your international skills and licenses to Canada
- Understand the Waterloo Region labour market
- Access resources available to help you find work
- Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an employee in Canada
The Access to Professions and Trades Guide helps internationally trained professionals and tradespersons understand how to work in their field in Canada.
Contacts
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
102 King Street W, Kitchener ON
Phone: 519-745-2531