Finding a job in a new country can seem overwhelming, especially if you are a new immigrant. Being an immigrated country itself, Canada has never had a problem with accepting immigrants and giving their careers a kick start. But for immigrants it’s not as simple to find a job in Canada as any other civilian. There are certain protocols and guidelines mentioned in order to start working in a company. Still, the main question remains, how to get a job in Canada as a newcomer?
How to get a job in Canada as a newcomer?
Firstly find out if you need a work permit in order to start working in Canada. For that, you’ll have to answer a few questions like:
1. What type of immigrant are you?
2. Do you belong to the Ukrainian nation?
3. How much time period do you plan on staying in Canada?
4. Under what program did you apply for immigration?
Following this, they will inform you if you need a work permit or not. Mostly, the answer will be a yes. Post that, they will guide you through the process to gain a work permit.
Now, after gaining a work permit, you will have to start seeking for a job opportunity. Canada is undoubtedly a very welcoming country. However, getting a job in the country is not exactly a cakewalk. This blog is a small effort to help you with your confusion on the subject.
To begin, your language and vocabulary (preferably English or French) must be fluent, and you should have relevant job experience in the field for which you are applying. Make sure that the experience you mentioned is real as well as recognized.
The type of job you seek will determine how quickly you find work. There are certain professions that are highly in demand in the country for example: Software engineering, Accountant, Electrician ets so if you belong to such streams it won’t be that hard for you to find a job, because these are the jobs Canadian government is seeking employers for.
If you belong to a different stream, then it might take a little longer for you to find a suitable job but you will be able to find it. Over a quarter of Canada’s labor force is made up of immigrants from all over the world, so finding a job that suits you is not impossible. Just keep looking, opportunities can come from even a smaller window.
How to find LMIA jobs in Canada?
To get or apply for an LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment) job, you must know what this type of job does differently than any other job position and what purpose it serves to the employee and to the employer.
The LMIA serves as evidence to the government that there are currently no Canadian citizens qualified and available for the position they are seeking an employee for, and that the company must hire an immigrant to work. This kind of work aids in identifying the types of workers the nation requires and the professions in which it is lacking.
To gain an LMIA job you must apply for one. There are specific jobs in Canada that approve of the LMIA, mostly those that lack employees. An LMIA report is the responsibility of the employer.
Once your application has been accepted, try to find a job in a field where there are job opportunities that can’t be filled by Canadian citizens due to lacking that profession in the province. for example: Self-employed engineers, technical workers, creative and performing artists, And a lot more.
That pretty much sums up the tips on how to find a job in Canada (both normal and LMIA), hope the blog was helpful. Best wishes for the job search!
