Finding a job at an expo

Your move to a better life in a new country could start at a job expo. Job expos are the ideal place to meet top employers and recruitment consultants who want to recruit skilled people. Going to a job expo also gives you the opportunity to speak to a range of companies who can help [...]

The friendly face of Canada

Another reason why Canada’s such a great destination for skilled migrants: according to a recent survey Canada tops the list of expat-friendly countries. The HSBC Bank International’s Expat Explorer Survey interviewed 2,155 expats in 48 countries and concluded that Canada was the most welcoming country to expats. Ninety-five percent of the expats surveyed said that [...]

Health professionals in demand in Canada

There is a shortage of doctors and nurses all over Canada, so if you´re looking for a change of lifestyle and excellent career opportunities, Canada´s a great choice. Key areas of need are rural areas (though the bigger cities are also suffering shortages), family practitioners, and ER staff. Find out how to find a job [...]

Do you have an ‘in-demand occupation’?

The Federal government has recently announced changes to the way that Federal Skilled Worker applications will be processed. From 28 November 2008 if you have at least one year’s continuous experience in one of 38 occupations designated as ‘in-demand’ you can have your application fast-tracked. Do you have one of the ‘in-demand occupations‘? If you’d [...]

Electricity Industry in Desperate Need of Skilled Staff

A report entitled “Powering Up the Future”, undertaken by Canada’s Electricity Sector Council (ESC), has revealed that Canada’s electricity is at risk from the lack of skilled staff available to fill vacancies. The report states that there is an immediate shortfall of 1300 skilled employees and that there will be 25,000 positions needing filling within [...]

Alberta Develops Programme to Support Skilled Migrants

Alongside the Federal Government’s development of 320 Foreign Credential Referral Offices across the country, Provincial Governments have also been working to ease labour shortages by streamlining skilled migrants passage into the workforce. This month, Alberta released A Foreign Qualifications Recognition Plan for Alberta. The plan was developed through consultation with stakeholders and various government departments. [...]

Canada Joins APEC Business Travel Card Programme

Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, who is attending the APEC Leaders Week in Peru, announced yesterday that Canada is joining the APEC Business Travel Card programme. The system allows business people to have streamlined entry into participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Holders of the card only have to apply for one every three years [...]

Economic Crisis Won’t Affect Immigration, Minister Says

Speaking in the Ukraine last Friday, Jason Kenney, Canada’s Immigration Minister, said that the current economic climate would not affect the numbers of skilled immigrants entering Canada. “Obviously, the economic crisis worries us a great deal… But we believe it would be counterproductive, from an economic growth point of view, to cut off a labour [...]

What Recession? Full-time Employment Is Up

Despite the global recession, figures are showing that full time employment in Canada was actually up, in the three months to October, by a staggering 75,000 jobs. Surprising when the increase between January and July was only 36,500. Also interesting is the fact that it is Western Canada’s census metropolitan areas (CMAs) that are leading [...]

$500 Million a Year Settlement Pledge from Canadian Government

The Canadian government has signed deals with Alberta, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, and Labrador to fund settlement programmes aimed at better integrating migrants to the country. Agreements with other Provinces are also being negotiated, which will total around $500 million each year for six years. The agreements are part of Advantage Canada, the federal [...]