Where to find jobs
- Job Bank, the Government of Canada's free job board
- Free employment programs at settlement agencies, including mentoring and job fairs
- Networking: tell friends, neighbours and community groups what work you want
- Volunteering, which builds Canadian experience and references
A Canadian-style résumé
- Keep it to one or two pages
- Leave out your photo, age, marital status and religion
- Show results with numbers where you can
- Write a short cover letter for each job
Licensed professions
- Doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers and many trades need a licence from a provincial regulator
- Start the licensing process early, even before you arrive
- You may need your education assessed
- While you work toward your licence, look for related jobs in your field
Your rights at work
- Each province sets its own minimum wage and work rules
- You should get a pay stub that shows your hours and deductions
- You can refuse work that is unsafe
- An employer cannot make you pay to get a job
Official sources
Reviewed November 2026. Rules change, so confirm details on official websites.
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