Since the 1990s, immigration has been the main driver of Canada’s population growth. Today, immigration tends to account for the majority of Canada’s labour force growth. This means that Canada will constrain its economic growth potential if it welcomes fewer immigrants.
Canada offers many job opportunities in various exciting fields. To support Canadian economy and to provide stability in the labour market, employers in Canada are increasingly looking beyond their own borders to meet their employment needs. This has led to many immigrants choosing to work in Canada with the promise of fair salaries and excellent quality of life.
Canada needs qualified workers in a wide range of occupations. While finding a job in Canada is not easy, it is possible! Below we share some tips with you to simplify this process.
Understanding Job Market
We advise you to take some time and understand the Canadian labor market needs. Employers are looking for recent graduates from universities, colleges and trade schools who would like to live and work in Canada and are able to contribute to its thriving economy. Canada has a range of fantastic immigration options such as the Provincial Nominee Program, aimed at helping skilled foreign workers to work in Canada.
If you are an expert in technology, tech jobs are in demand. British Columbia and Ontario have immigration programs focused on inviting highly skilled and experienced foreign tech professionals to live and work in Canada. You should also take into account the average salary, rights as a worker, minimum wage, vacation benefits, social benefits, skills in high demand and the need of Federal/Provincial certification to practice the occupation you are looking for in Canada.
In-demand jobs in Canada for 2020
Job Search
Job hunting involves more than searching for open positions and sending your resume to employers. You also need to make sure you are a good fit for the job and can catch the hiring manager’s attention.
A job offer from a Canadian employer can significantly increase your chance of being invited to apply for permanent residence. A job offer is also an eligibility criterion for all PNPs and if the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) is aligned with Express Entry, you can claim additional CRS points with a job letter verification.
Let us narrow things down to a short list of sound, timeless job searching tips that will help you fine-tune your Canadian immigration strategy so that you may sail through the process.
- Social media is a powerful networking tool where you can explore your connections to identify friends and family residing in Canada or people who can be related with your profession.
- To learn more about the job market, you can also seek help from professionals working in your field in Canada.
- Most global job boards and job search engines have local websites in various countries. Along with this there are several Canadian jobs posting websites where you can search for job opportunities in Canada.
- Canadian workplace culture is far more egalitarian than the cultures in many of the countries, so you should spend some time to research and prepare resumes according to Canadian standards as the first impression counts.
- While preparing a cover letter and resume make sure to explain why you are right for the job, education, relevant work experience, achievements, and contact information. Also ask your previous employers in your home country to provide references as it can act as a valuable resource in landing you a job in Canada.
- In the Canadian workplace, interpersonal skills, or soft skills, are often considered even more important than the technical or hard skills. Learning and being aware of these differences, keeping an open mind and not making fast judgments will help you search for the right job.
Few federal, provincial and local resources can provide information on the Canadian job market and tips on getting the job you want
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Securing a Job Offer and checking its legitimacy
If you have secured a job offer with a Canadian employer, you are right on track for your immigration journey. Now you need to confirm that the job offered is either temporary or permanent as immigration process varies for each. You also need to collect some important documents as a proof of legitimacy for your employment like a job offer or a standardized employment contract.
A job offer letter is considered as an important document in immigration process, it is a formal document sent to candidates selected for employment. Job offer letter should include salary and benefits, working hours, description of job duties, it should be printed on the company’s letterhead and signed by both the employer and the employee.
Internet fraud is rampant, and scammers prey on job seekers. Scammers know that finding a job can be tough. To trick people looking for honest work they make optimistic promises about employment, but it is important to understand that a virtual promise may not land you an actual job. Most likely hopeful immigrants fall prey to these scams in their immigration journey as they are unaware that it is illegal to ask prospective employees to pay for a Canadian job or a job offer letter.
So, if you are wondering how you can determine if a job offer is a scam, here are some tip-offs to help you identify fake job offers and avoid job scams:
- To secure a Canadian job-offer, you should never pay a recruiter or agency. This is the most common sign of a job scam if you are asked to pay a certain amount of money to get a job, some necessary software or for a mandatory paid training.
- It is a clear warning if you did not contact the company, instead they contacted you with a Canadian job offer. Another warning is when after a quick phone or instant message interview, the interviewer immediately contacts you to offer you the job.
- Remember that even an entry-level job requires some sort of experience or skills, if the job description is vague and you do not require any skills or experience to get it then it is probably a trap.
- Job offers containing grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, incorrect punctuation, unprofessional communication, and time bound offers are scam as authentic job offers would not include such errors.
- No genuine organization will ask for your personal details in the job offer, so if your personal information such as date of birth, social insurance number, driver’s license number, banking information or address is requested in a job offer, more likely than not, it is a scam.
- If you receive a Canadian job offer, take the time to investigate the company. Ensure to carry out a background check on the organization. Try to obtain the organization’s address, contact information, history and if this information is not present, then be alarmed and proceed with caution.
- It could be a red flag if the employer provides 100% guarantee of successful immigration to Canada. Be aware that no one can guarantee you entry to Canada except for one of the government’s immigration officers.
- If you feel a job offer is too good to be true, it probably is, trust your intuition. Ask questions and pay close attention to the answers. Slow the process down and do not be pressured into making a commitment.
We suggest you avoid the temptation to take shortcuts along your immigration journey, they could end up costing you, your dream of one day becoming a Canadian permanent resident.
If you think you are a victim of employment fraud, then do not hesitate to file a complaint with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and report the organization to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). You can also report a fraudulent website to Google and report the immigration fraud with the Canada Border Services Agency.
Come to Canada
You must meet the entry requirements and pass the identity check to enter Canada. You should get your passport stamped, know how long you can stay, and see the entry requirements for your program.
A Canadian job whether temporary or permanent will give you invaluable experience and may act as a foothold for a life in Canada. If your employment offer is temporary then you will receive a temporary work permit, which allows you to come to Canada for a specified period of time as a temporary foreign worker. In this case you will be restricted to work only for the job mentioned on your permit. Once in Canada you need to apply and receive a new work permit if you wish to change employers.
Whereas if your offer of employment is permanent in nature then you can use it as support for a permanent residency application. Full-time Canadian job offers can aid immigration programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program as they have placed a strict cap on application intake of non-employed candidates.
We would suggest you be aware of the rules and regulations mentioned in your work permit. Make sure you understand them well and comply with these laws to ensure a successful journey in Canada. Apart from this as a Canadian employee you should be vigilant about your rights. The rights of foreign workers in Canada are protected under federal or provincial/territorial labour laws and Canada’s Employment Equity Act.
To help skilled foreign workers find work in Canada, IRCC has implemented various immigration and visa options. Certain occupations such as those in the IT, nursing and medical sectors, transport and farming sectors are not only in high demand but also offer lucrative compensation in specific provinces and territories.
It is important to make an informed decision as this decision could mean the difference between either successful visa application, delayed or worse rejection in your immigration process.
Finding a job offer from a Canadian employer is not the only way to come to Canada. You may also qualify to immigrate to Canada as a landed immigrant without a job offer.
