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Immigrant Settlement and Orientation Resources
Immigrant Settlement and Orientation Resources


Immigrant Settlement and Orientation Resources


Job Searching and Training for Newcomers

Find useful information for immigrants and refugees on job searching, employment counseling, resume clinics, training and qualifications and job listings.

Guides for Newcomers Looking for Work

These library guides provide employment and job finding resources for newcomers seeking work, including information on certification and apprenticeship. The guides are all in in pdf format.

Foreign - Trained
Professional
Resources for Professions and Trades
21st Century Careers Job Interviews
Engineering in Canada HVAC Mechanics
Tool & Die Makers Millwrights
Canadian Job Postings in Periodicals
Resources at Business Information Centre, Toronto Reference Library
*You will need the free Adobe Acrobat to view and print the PDF files.

 

Employment Counseling

Career Bookmarks
Toronto Public Library's gateway to job and career related information. Newcomers will find useful Information on employment, evaluating transferable skills, training and qualifications.

  • Once in the gateway, select Guides icon, then the link, New Canadians.


Virtual Reference Library - Job Hunting for Newcomers

COSTI
Offers educational, social and employment services to help newcomers become self-sufficient. Job searching services include vocational placement including career counseling and training.

CultureLink
Among their many services are job search workshops, employment counseling programs and resume clinics

Settlement.org - Welcome to Ontario

Training & Qualifications

Ontario Guide for Foreign-Trained Tradespeople
Advice to help internationally trained tradespeople continue their careers in Ontario.


Ontario WorkinfoNet
Provides links to Ontario and Canadian schools, colleges and universities, upgrading and literacy programs, income support, grants and scholarships for students.

How to Work in Ontario for Internationally Trained Individuals
Ontario registration and certification requirements are provided for various occupations and trades. Also includes labour market information.

Possibilities Project
This website helps you find jobs in Toronto. Register for free.

Seneca College Re-Employment For International Professionals

A four week course for internationally trained professionals in unregulated fields of work.

Skills for Change
A Toronto based agency that offers learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees.

TVO Independent Learning Centre
Career Matters is for newcomers to help make smart choices about education, training and career options.

Work Destinations
Information on regulated trades and professions in Canada. Includes entry requirements and is designed for professional or trade people moving within Canada.

Work in Your Profession
An Ontario government website for finding work in a profession or trade, education, academic assessment, training and apprenticeship programs in Ontario.

Job Listings

Career Bridge
Helps foreign-trained professionals find internship opportunities

Find a Job
Ontario government website with helpful links to job search strategies, job listings and training opportunities in Ontario.

Industry JobSites.com
Links to company, career, employment and job sites organized by industry.

New Canadian Program

Helps foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople find employers. Newcomers can search employer profiles and post resumés.

Possibilities Project
This website helps you find jobs in Toronto. Register for free.

SkillsInternational.ca

Immigrant jobseekers can post resumes that can then be searched searched by registered employers across Canada.

Tradejobs.ca
Job listings for trade and labour jobs in Canada.


[Immigrant Settlement] [Community Information and Orientation to Living in Toronto] [Accreditation and Licensure] [Health Resources and Services] [Translation and Interpretation Services] [Resources for Non-Profit Organizations Helping Immigrants] [How to Obtain Official Canadian Documents]

 

Updated on: February 10, 2009




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