Join Bridging Programs
When you get to Ontario and your qualifications are not enough to secure you a job in a regulated profession, join a bridging program. The programs can bridge the gap between your qualifications and internationally acquired credentials by providing you with the skills you need to work in Canada.
Such programs are accessible in private and government training institutions, and you can enrol in one that can get you a job in your profession. Luckily, you can enrol in a bridging program to up your skills and knowledge if you want to work in a regulated or unregulated in-demand profession.
Settlement services
Newcomers in Ontario can also get employment as a benefit from settlement services from organizations funded by the federal, provincial or municipal governments. You can get interviews, resume critiques, and networking from such organizations to help you find a job.
Some links to use when searching for settlement services to secure a job include Settlement.org, IRCC’s services tool, and Settlement Services in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. To qualify for the settlement services depends on your status as a student, permanent resident, or employee and the service provider.
Building a Network in Ontario
Having a network is another way for newcomers in Canada to find a job in the province. A study explains that 20.3 percent of people find it difficult to find employment due to poor networking or lack of a good network. Building a network with other professionals does not have to happen in Canada alone, as you can start doing that from your home country. You can take advantage of the online space and social media networks, such as LinkedIn, Meta, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, to learn more about Canada and the job openings in different provinces, including Ontario.
Since most companies in Ontario have professional groups in X (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook), you can interact with professionals from your field in the networks. Another working networking approach is the use of emails, video calls and chats to communicate politely with employers in Ontario. Such mediums of communication can yield positive results because the country uses them as part of its business culture.
In addition, social media sites can advance from online chatting to offline coffee meetings, lunch, and business meet-ups if you are in Ontario. As you continue interacting with other professionals in the province, you get to have invaluable friendships that transform into networks that can find you a job. You can share your resume, work samples, and knowledge that can open up work opportunities.
It is worth noting that most people you meet online through social sites can end up being just friends and not help you find the job you want. But you can use your already existing network to connect to other professionals within their circles during your get-togethers. Apart from online networking, you can use offline methods such as attending job fairs, conferences, and events to find new friends and connections.
