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On April 3, 2012 a new website will be launched: www.settlementseries.ca
This website has been developed by Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) with funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
This website is user friendly and after some initial assistance, should help individuals complete key government forms when English or French is not their primary spoken language. Once on the website, there is a 2 step process. First, the individual selects one of the following languages: Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic, Farsi and Russian. Secondly, they can select one or more of the following forms, most of which can be completed online. Once completed, the forms need to be printed (for signature) and then sent to the appropriate location. The forms available on the website at the launch will be :
- Application for Permanent Resident (with support documents)
- Supplementary identification
- Use of a Representative
- Document Checklist
- Application to Change Conditions, Extend stay or Remain in Canada
- Canada Child Benefits Application
- Canada Child Tax Benefit –Statement of Income
- Status in Canada/ Statement of Income Schedule
- Child Care Expenses Deduction
- Social Insurance Number Application
- Registration for Ontario Health Coverage
- Application for Old Age Security Pension
- Canada Pension Plan Application
- GST/HST Credit Application for Individuals who Become Residents of Canada
The designers of the website and CIC will be responsible for updating forms as they are revised and appeared open to the possibility of adding forms which are commonly used across Canada and Ontario. On behalf of the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership, we would be happy to collect any feedback on the website including ideas for additional common forms or additional languages, and we will forward that information to CIC and SEC.
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Do you want to sponsor your family to join you in Canada?(PDF 96 KB) June 2008 This resource offers basic information about sponsoring family members who are outside Canada to come and live here as permanent residents. It includes sections on who can be sponsored, the sponsor’s responsibilities, what can happen if sponsors cannot support the people they sponsored, and where to get help in many languages. Audio (4:33 minutes; 2.6 MB)
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Information for Canadians:
- Job opportunities and recruitment programs in the federal public service through our http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ Web site
- Occupational tests and assessments through our Personnel Psychology Centre, including general administrative tests
- Information on Bilingual Positions and Second Language Testing
- Investigations of certain staffing situations
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Canadians looking for employment in the federal public service
Applicant testing and assessment
Information on the most commonly used tests, including the General Administration Test (GAT), the General Competency Test (GCT), and the Office Skills Test (OST), is available on the PSC Web site
- Skill tests: your specific skills, such as typing or welding are assessed
- Role playing: you are asked to play a particular role, such as a supervisor, to show how you interact with others
- Work samples: you have the opportunity to show examples of your past work
- Reference checks: your references may be contacted to confirm your background
What’s New
- The Canadian Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program
- Occupation Facts are now available for Canadian Optometrists, Social Workers, Veterinarians and Petroleum.
New Public Service Entrance Exam
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is developing a new Public Service Entrance Exam (PSEE), a three-part test designed to assess:
- Problem-solving and reasoning ability;
- Judgement; and
- Written communication.
The new exam will have an unsupervised internet testing component that will assist in identifying university and college graduates for officer positions across the public service early on in the selection process, via the Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR) program, as well as for hiring by various federal organizations.
GED
General Equivalency Diploma
To ensure fairness, all Official GED Testing Centers must adhere to the uniform testing standards specified by the American Council on Education, including adherence to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Local policies determine whether students must take all five tests in one day. Some locations divide the tests among two or more days, and testing days are not always consecutive.
An American GED Issued in the State of Iowa.
Canadian Equivalents for International Education
You may need to have an academic credentials assessment done to determine how your education obtained outside of Canada compares to Canada standards. Be aware that this can be done before you leave your home country and will cost money. Find an assessment agency at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.
Foreign credential recognition is the process of verifying that the education, training and job experience you obtained in another country are equivalent to the standards established for Canadian workers.
If you plan to become licensed to work in a regulated occupation, check the licensing process information in the Licence and Certification section of your Working in Canada Report. It will say what credentials assessment is required by your regulatory body. (The regulatory body may do the assessment, or have it done by a specified outside agency.)
If you are planning to enrol in college or university, contact the institution to find out what kind of academic assessment it requires.
Use the comparative chart of services and fees to find information about services offered by credential evaluation and qualification recognition agencies in Canada.
Based on this research, note the approximate cost of the assessment and the length of time it takes to receive an assessment.
Credentials Assessment
Education is an asset when searching for work in Canada, but your education may not automatically be recognized in Canada. Demonstrating your education and academic credentials is, therefore, important. Understanding educational equivalencies between your country of origin and Canada will also help you to understand the kinds of jobs you will be likely to obtain in Canada.
If you are having your academic credentials assessed, keep track the following information:
- The name of the document requested
- The organization to which the document should be sent
- Confirmation that the document was sent
- Whether or not the document was received
- The cost of the assessment
- Whether payment was submitted
Once you have received your assessment, you will be able to determine if you need to upgrade your skills or your education for your intended occupation. If so, you will need to find a course of study at an educational institution near where you plan to live where you can obtain the required training.
In Canada, similar jobs or occupations often have different titles. You will need to read the first page of the Working in Canada Report and confirm that the job title you have chosen correctly describes the work you plan to do in Canada.
- You can start the credential assessment and recognition process before you arrive in Canada.
- Getting your credentials recognized takes time and costs money.
Be aware that the words credentials, competencies and qualifications may often appear to have the same meaning, but in Canada have specific definitions.
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www.Wes.org - Credentials Evaluation - www.Wes.org/ca
wes.org/ca/fr version française wes.org-JobSeekers
Foreign Credentials Referral Office – Government of Canada
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Working in Canada Tool – A tool that works for you!
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Transcript – Working in Canada Tool – A simple tutorial
WORK PORTFOIO: PROFESSIONAL (PUBLIC) & PERSONAL (PRIVATE)
ADD TO YOUR PRIVATE PORTFOLIO: Use the Working in Canada Tool to produce (copy/paste) a report on job descriptions, wages, skill requirements, language training and job opportunities based on your occupation and a location. By researching different occupations and different locations, you can make decisions that are right for you and your family.
ADD TO YOUR PUBLIC PORTFOLIO (AND TO YOUR WORDPRESS NETWORKING SITE): Add typical job interview questions and your answers. Also add questions for you to ask the hiring manager during the job interview. Your questions and answers should be well-thought-out and practiced beforehand while you are relaxed.
Working in Canada Report: This report is produced through the Working in Canada Tool. It will help you identify the name of your occupation in Canada and provide you with a detailed labour market information report (containing job duties, skill requirements, wage rates, etc.) for a chosen location in Canada.
When a Working in Canada Tool Report is generated, the Tool dynamically pulls information from a variety of Government of Canada sources:
Working in Canada – RESOURCES
By producing a Working in Canada Report, you will learn about job opportunities, job demand, wages, skills requirements, and more. You can find out where the jobs are now and where they will be in the future.
Create a Job Bank Account www.jobbank.gc.ca
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Getting started
Permanent resident status does not guarantee you employment. It is up to you to find a job and show the employer that you are qualified. It may take months to find a job, and longer if you need to upgrade your skills, your education, your English proficiency or, in the case of regulated trades and professions, become licensed.
To work you must have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) card. To get one go to a Service Canada office. Show your landing document or permanent resident card.
Know the rules of the workplace: There are laws that set out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in the workplace.
About Working in Canada
The Working in Canada Web site provides job seekers, workers and those who are new to the Canadian labour market with the information required to make informed decisions about where to live and work. The site can assist individuals who are searching for work or looking to make career decisions.
WorkinginCanada.gc.ca is the Government of Canada’s leading source for labour market information. It offers users, free and authoritative occupational and career information such as educational requirements, main duties, wage rates and salaries, current employment trends and outlooks.
Preparing to work in Canada
Finding a job in Canada may be different from finding a job in your home country.
New immigrants face some significant challenges when trying to get jobs in Canada:
- Your credentials may not be recognized.
- Your language skills may not be sufficient.
- You might need Canadian work experience.
You may also need to learn new job search skills, create a new group of contacts and find out what Canadian employers want.
Research jobs
Before you start looking for work you need to find out what kinds of jobs you are qualified to do. Qualifications are skills, education, work experience, language ability and, in the case of regulated trades and professions, a certificate or licence.
Use the Working in Canada Tool to look up your occupation. This government website gives you a detailed report – advertised job openings, job skills and duties, licensing requirements, education and training, wages and other information including career advice from successful recent immigrants and information on bridging and communications programs for newcomers.
(ex: teacher, nurse, etc.)
Working in Canada Tool
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Once you know the job or jobs you may be qualified to do, you need to find an employer who needs someone with your skills.
Local opportunities for your job are shown in the Working in Canada Tool.
You can also look for job openings using these methods:
Local job opportunities can be found anywhere from a Help Wanted ad placed in a store window, to ads online or in Windsor’s major newspaper, to major employers who hire recruiters to find a new company official.
Job fairs
Employers work with service partners to hold “job fairs“. Immigrants are invited to meet employers at these events.
Job websites
Workopolis.com is the job website many employers use to advertise job openings. The site is free for job-seekers.
Job Bank is the large Government of Canada site used by very many employers. New job opportunities are added daily.
Recruiters
Some companies – particularly those with IT, office or accounting needs – hire a staffing agency to find employees. These agencies advertise positions or seek out people whose skills meet the needs of employers. You should contact these employment agencies and have them add your name and work experience to their database. They CANNOT charge you any fee.
‘Hidden’ job market
Many job openings are not advertised anywhere, creating what seems like a “hidden” job market. Information about available work is often circulated through managers, employees and business associates, as well as through family, friends and acquaintances.
It is said that most Canadian employers do not advertise when they have job openings. That is why we refer to the “hidden” job market. To find opportunities you must “network.” That means doing things such as talking to people you know to find out who is hiring, contacting employers directly, attending job fairs and contacting groups involved in your field of work.
‘Networking’
Networking means making social contacts. This way you can hear about unadvertised jobs, and employers can hear about you. Here are some methods:
- Get to know people in your neighbourhood and in your industry or profession. Talk to employment and professional counsellors, employers, and colleagues.
- By talking to people you will also come to understand your industry and what businesses look when hiring new employees.
- Join professional associations. Subscribe to their newsletters. Attend professional events and meetings.
- Attend public meetings and community events.
- Give and collect business cards.
- Contact employers directly. Use the internet to find businesses in the area, what they do and their contact information.
Apply for a job
To get a job you must convince employers that it would be to their advantage to hire you. You will need to explain how you are qualified for the job by writing a résumé that explains your education and work experience, or by filling in an application form the employer provides. When you respond to a job advertisement follow the instructions in the ad.
Before you write a resumé you need to know the kind of information Canadian employers are looking for. Résumés here are often different than in other countries. You need to include a “cover letter“. It introduces you and indicates the position for which you’re applying.
Find samples of “Canadian style” resumés and cover letters on websites such as workopolis and Service Canada’s Job Bank.
Canadian employers expect to see references. This usually means people you have worked for in the past who can speak for you. If you have no Canadian work experience this can be difficult. This is why it is important to network – get to know people – so that an employer has someone to phone and ask about your experience and character.
Job interview
The employer reviews paper applications. The next step is to call candidates in for an interview. This could happen quickly or it make take a company weeks to decide who to interview.
Employers usually invite only the most qualified applicants for an interview. An interview could be an informal conversation or it could be a structured format with pre-determined questions in front of a panel of interviewers. You will be expected to discuss, in English, how your qualifications and experience relate to job requirements.
Learn more
You can learn job search skills including résumé writing and how to conduct yourself in an interview by participating in one of the free workshops or longer programs offered by organizations to provide employment services to newcomers.
There are programs for young people, professionals and skilled workers and entry-level workers, addressing the needs of people with a range of English skills.
These free services have extended programs as well as one-day “workshops.” Participating in these services is also an excellent way to find out about job opportunities and career fairs.
These programs cover topics such as:
- identifying your personal and transferable skills
- job search skills
- learning or upgrading skills such as using computers
- the rules and customs of the Canadian workplace
- improving your English for work
- Some programs provide job placements or introduce participants to employers.
Transition Out of CIC Services When Newcomers Obtain Citizenship
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