Your Canadian Career Starts Here

Pre-employment training and job search coaching for newcomers to Canada

The Job Search Workshops (JSW) program - the first step to employment in Canada - has been specifically designed to assist new and recent immigrants to Canada in their job search. It offers pre-employment training and assists internationally trained individuals with the initial stages of their job search.

The two strategic workshop models will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to better understand the strategies, business perspectives, and next steps of the job search process through individualized job search coaching, practice sessions, and professional networking events.

The program is delivered by specialists who understand the job search needs of people new to Canada; provides thorough needs assessments by trained assessors; creates personalized action plans and one-on-one coaching opportunities and offers referrals to other programs, services, and job postings.

Access our e-learning platform to gain the knowledge to succeed in your job search.

Learn About

How to identify your skills and accomplishments in the Canadian context
How to research local employers and the labour market
Develop a Canadian-style resume, cover letter, and interview skills
How to apply for jobs in response to job postings
Create networking contacts and use social media for your job search
Understand the Canadian company perspective on recruiting, hiring, and interviewing

Eligibility

Internationally educated individuals
New or recent immigrants
Ready, willing, and able to work
Able to communicate in English
A permanent resident, convention refugee, or live-in caregiver

Program Contact

Toll-free: 1-877-761-1155

Visit the Welcome Centre Website to Register

Frequently Asked Questions

This program is for newcomers to Canada who are looking for work. If you recently arrived in Canada as a permanent resident, convention refugee, or live-in caregiver and you want to find a job, this program can help you.

No. This program is completely free.

Signing up is easy. Visit the Welcome Centre website at welcomecentre.ca to register. If you have questions before you sign up, call us toll-free at 1-877-761-1155.

You will learn how the Canadian job market works. We will help you write a Canadian-style resume and cover letter, prepare for job interviews, search for job openings, and connect with employers. You will also learn how to use LinkedIn and other tools to find work.

The program runs over several sessions. Contact us at 1-877-761-1155 or visit welcomecentre.ca for current dates and times at a Welcome Centre in York Region near you.

Both options may be available depending on your location in York Region. Contact us or visit welcomecentre.ca to find out what is available near you.

No. This program is designed for people who are new to the Canadian job market. Your experience and education from your home country are welcome here.

Yes. You will have the opportunity to meet individually with a trained specialist who will help you build a personal job search plan based on your background and goals.

You need to be able to communicate in English, but you do not need to be fluent. Many participants are still building their English skills when they join the program.

When you finish the program, we will connect you with other services, programs, and job opportunities to keep your search going. We want to help you find work, not just complete a workshop.

Funded By

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada.

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Saundra G.

Self-employment for Persons with Disabilities

This program is phenomenal! It has been such a welcoming place and the support from staff and other participants has been amazing. The whole work environment has been created as a safe place to be yourself and contribute your skillset at your comfort level… I had figuratively lost my voice, this program helped me find my voice.

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