Find a Job

Finding a job in a new place can be difficult, but there are services and organizations in York Region that can help you find work.

To apply for a job, you must prepare the following:

• a cover letter which explains why you are applying and why you are the best person to do the job
• a résumé, or curriculum vitae (CV), which briefly describes your education, work history and volunteer experience

Employment Support Services

Here are some support services in York Region:

• Welcome Centre offers a variety of services including settlement and integration services, language training, help with accreditation and qualifications, and employment support.
• Job Skills provides one-on-one support services and a variety of job search resources including workshops and referrals to job search programs.
• Skills International connects newcomers to employers based on skills and qualifications.
• Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) offers several employment integration programs.
• COSTI Immigrant Services provides employment, educational, settlement and social services to immigrants.
• JVS Toronto partners with government and business to provide education and job services.
• YMCA York Region provides information about learning English, employment counseling, finding a job, finding child care, and more.

These support services look forward to helping you.

New to Canada

If you are new to Canada, it is important to get your skills and education recognized in the Canadian job market. There are services available to help you.

Internationally-trained and educated workers are in high demand. However, you might need to upgrade your skills or education to qualify to practise your profession or trade in Canada:

• Accreditation Assistance Access Centre of York Region is for internationally trained professionals and tradespeople. The centre helps you develop a work plan and has educational recognition programs to help you find a job in your field of education.
• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials helps with foreign credential recognition, and assesses foreign diplomas and qualifications.
• Foreign Credential Recognition helps internationally trained workers transition into the Canadian workforce.
• Ontario Immigration - Section: Working in Your Profession describes Ontario requirements for licensing and certification for people with experience in a regulated profession or recognized trade.
• Ontario Network for International Professionals (ONIP) provides licensing and employment information for internationally trained engineers, accountants, teachers and health care professionals.

Job Postings

There are many websites that list job postings:

• Fairy Lake Jobs
• Your Classifieds for York Region
• CareerBuilder
• Charity Village
• Eluta
• HotJobs
• HRDC Job Bank
• Monster
• Workopolis

Links

For more information about finding a job:

• Ontario Labour Market Guide provides job market information to help you make informed decisions.
• Ontario Immigration has resources to help you look for work, write a cover letter and résumé, and prepare for an interview.
• Working in Canada Tool can help you make well-informed decisions about where to live and work. 
• Settlement.org provides resources and information about jobs in Ontario and where to go for help.
• Pathways to Apprenticeship shows the different ways you can get apprenticeship training and prepare for a new career.
• Careerbridge offers work experience with on the job coaching and mentoring in a supportive and professional business environment.