Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a worker in Canada and get some tips on how to find a job here.
Working In Canada
General Resources
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• Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration: Information about employment standards, labour relations, occupational health and safety, and immigrant employment
• Opportunity Alberta: tips for finding work in Alberta, learn how credentials transfer from other countries
• Workers Compensation Board of Alberta: learn what to do if you get hurt on the job
Job Search Tools
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• Government of Canada Job Bank: search Canadian jobs, explore careers and labour market trends, subscribe to email alerts, sign up for Job Match
• Job Bank search tool for newcomers
• Hire Standard: this website is mainly for employers wanting to hire people, but also has a few job listings you can check
• Select People Solutions: a service for both employers and job seekers, has a small job board
Job Training and Career Preparation
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• ALIS Tools and Resources for Newcomers
• Flexibility Learning Systems Ltd.: offers beginner and intermediate level English instruction, and employment services for new Canadians (must be a client to use their job board)
• The Immigrant Education Society (Calgary): in-person and online employment training and services
• Teamworks Career Centre: for job seekers, can help with resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and job search, also offers retraining and other workplace supports
• Training Inc.: offers industry-focused training and support to help you get ready for working in Canada
Youth and Special Needs Employment
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• 5th on 5th Youth Services: helps youth and young adults find employment, provides career mentoring
• Ability Employment: helps adults with physical disabilities or mental health concerns find employment