Finding Employment before moving to Canada
If you are a Professional or a Skilled Worker looking for employment in Canada, then it will be a good idea to secure yourself of a job before you immigrate. First, decide what kind of work you would like to do. The next step is to prepare a résumé. A résumé is a description of your experience and qualifications and other information about yourself.
SKILLED WORKERS
Will You Qualify as a Skilled Worker? Skilled workers are people who may become permanent residents because they are able to become economically established in Canada. To be accepted as a skilled worker, applicants must earn enough points in the six selection factors to meet the pass mark.
Factor One: Education Maximum 25. Ranging in 5 points for a Highschool diploma to 25 points for a masters University degree.
Factor Two: Official Languages Maximum 24. Points are awarded on proficiency of one or both of Canada's official languages.
Factor Three: Work Experience Maximum 21. Ranging from 15 points for 1 year to 21 for 4 years of experience
Factor Four: Age Maximum 10. 21 to 49 years at time of application 10 points. 2 Points are deducted for each year over 49 or under 21
Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada Maximum 10. A permanent job offer that has been confirmed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada will give you the maximum 10 point.
Factor Six: Adaptability Maximum 10. This relates to your Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education, work offer and if you have family already settled in Canada
The pass mark is 67.
Factor Two: Official Languages Maximum 24. Points are awarded on proficiency of one or both of Canada's official languages.
Factor Three: Work Experience Maximum 21. Ranging from 15 points for 1 year to 21 for 4 years of experience
Factor Four: Age Maximum 10. 21 to 49 years at time of application 10 points. 2 Points are deducted for each year over 49 or under 21
Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada Maximum 10. A permanent job offer that has been confirmed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada will give you the maximum 10 point.
Factor Six: Adaptability Maximum 10. This relates to your Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education, work offer and if you have family already settled in Canada
The pass mark is 67.
Finding out about the labour market will help you understand more about working in Canada and help you in your job search.One of the best ways to learn about jobs is to talk to people, either individuals you already know or contacts you have made through trade or professional groups, clubs or associations in your country or in Canada. Even if they cannot help you find a job, they can provide you with information, suggestions and names of people to contact.
There are many Internet sites that have lists of jobs as well. Some sites also give practical advice on how to plan your job search. Others allow you to apply for a job directly on the Internet, or to post your résumé. When you do this, your résumé goes into a database that can be searched by employers.
Here are some sites that may be helpful with your job search:
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
