Finding a Job in Canada in 2021 – A Helpful Guide

Immigrants choose to work in Canada because of the fair salaries they can earn and the high quality of life they can lead. But, many of them do not know how to find a job for themselves here in Canada.

Finding a job in Canada is not an impossible task. Canada offers many job opportunities in many different fields. We have laid out some guidelines that can help you land a job of your choice when moving to the country.

Some Facts You Must Know

Your chances of becoming a permanent resident of Canada increase if you already have a job offer from a Canadian employer. Many Canadian provinces offer Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) aligned with the Express Entry option. Further, if you have chosen this immigration option, you become eligible for claiming extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.

Immigrants make up approximately 25 percent of Canada’s employed workforce. Other factors contributing to the increased inflow of immigrants into Canada are the shortage of skilled labor and job gaps because of an aging population. So, if you have the qualifications and adequate work experience, the Canadian government is looking out for people like you.

Randstad, the multinational employment agency, lists the following as the most in-demand jobs in Canada. For example, if you are an experienced sales associate, receptionist, project manager, electrical engineer, accountant, or a registered nurse, then your job is in demand. There are many other jobs also that appear on this list.

Also Read: How to Spot a Fake Job offer in Canada

Finding a job in Canada

With businesses reopening after easing COVID-19 restrictions in June this year, the Canadian job market has added close to one million new jobs. In the following paragraphs, we list down a few tips to help you in your Canadian job hunt.

Canada Job Bank Website

www.Jobbank.ca is an online database of job listings in Canada. Operated by the Employment and Social Development Canada, the website also provides extra information for both job seekers and recruiters.

Jobs posted by different employers across Canada appear on this website. You can search for a suitable job by feeding in your qualifications and work experience. Some of the additional job listings include job openings with the Canadian government and private and government job postings for students, among others.

Beware of Fake Job Offers

There are many cases where fraudsters trick immigrants with fake job offers. At Immilaw Global, a reputed and long-standing immigration law firm, we take utmost care to protect our clients from falling prey to fake job offer scams by providing them with relevant information.

A legal Canadian job offer will not need the job applicant to make any payment. Any genuine job offer letter from a Canadian company is ideally printed on the company’s official letterhead and displays contact information.

How to apply for a job in Canada

We have listed five basic steps that you can follow to apply for a job in Canada:

Updating your resume/curriculum vitae

The first step is to enter the latest details about your education levels, experience, employment history, and personal and professional achievements. Of course, any prospective employer would first take a look at your resume. So, it is in your best interests to make a first good impression. You also take the opportunity to tell the employer why you are a suitable candidate for the job.

Do the background research

If you pick out a company where you think you would like to work, it is essential to conduct some research about its credentials. First, you can visit the organization’s website to get an idea about the company’s work and culture. Moreover, you can also find out if there are any suitable job openings available.

Use social media networks to your advantage

Networking via social media tools can help you search for and land jobs in your domain. You can reach out to contacts in Canada who work in the same industrial sector via social media. You may be able to land a suitable job with ease.

Get references from previous employers

It is vital to get strong references from your previous employers when looking for a Canadian job. These references help the prospective employer learn more about you and the nature of the work that you have done.

Follow up on the job application

It is a good idea to be in touch with your prospective employer after you submit a job application. Following up on the progress of the application and appointment process demonstrates your enthusiasm to the employer. Also, do not forget to thank your employer after an interview for the consideration.

Immilaw Global Pre-Landing Consultancy Services

As part of our pre-landing consultancy services, we help find suitable employment in Canada for successful clients.

Other services that we offer to our clients include:

• Assessment /Evaluation of the client’s qualifications and experience
• Help to complete the licensing/registration requirements in Canada to become a full-fledged professional
• Resume writing services in acceptable international formats for the client
• Professional guidance according to the client’s intended occupation in Canada
• Help for clients to locate job postings currently available with the Canadian government
• Help for clients to get placements in IT, finance, engineering, sales, marketing, supply chain, and human resources fields

Are you looking to immigrate to Canada? Get in touch with us today for a free primary assessment!