Canada is a big country but most immigrants still settle in the country’s biggest cities – like the Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on their settlement and integration as there are significant differences in the cost of living and employment opportunities across different communities.
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Hugo is a mentor with Canada InfoNet and he works for Moving2Canada supporting newcomers to settle in Canada. Hugo, who is also an immigrant from Ireland, has been observing Canada’s…
Canada InfoNet partnered with MAGNET (Toronto Metropolitan University) for a webinar about putting your best foot forward when applying and interviewing for a job. Get a better understanding of best…
Canada InfoNet collaborated with the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto for this webinar. Topica include: Career paths in education New trends in the…
Although Canada is a big country most immigrants settle in the country’s biggest cities – Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on the cost of living and the labour market which means settling in these cities comes at a significant cost.
It is important for new immigrants to understand that smaller cities in Canada have lower unemployment rates and can offer great job opportunities.
Starting life in a new country can be challenging, but it can also be an opportunity to reinvent oneself. In this webinar, we talk to two inspiring individuals who immigrated to Canada and used the opportunity to look at life differently and start fresh. Both have their own successful podcasts, social media following and use their platform to make connections and inspire others who are on a similar path.
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The lack of Canadian experience is one of the most common obstacles for newcomers as they pursue meaningful work in their new country. Many report that they continue to face this challenge even after two or more years of living in Canada. But, what does “lack of Canadian work experience” actually mean?
Our panel of industry experts advise participants on job search strategies and discuss keys questions such as:
In this webinar, we are joined by 2 presenters from York University who share information on the education sector, specifically career opportunities in Canadian Universities. Presented by Jelena Zikic, PhD – Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director, School of Human Resource Management and Monica Anne Brennan – Manager-Internationally Educated Professionals Bridging Program.
We will cover topics such as:
In this webinar, you will have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in the retail sector in Canada. We are joined by Raymond Chow, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Talent Acquisition Lead at Sobeys Inc – the second largest food retailer in Canada.
We will cover topics such as: