Working in Canada
How to get a work visa, how to apply, the channels to look for work, the sectors with the most opportunities
Canada is among the countries with the highest welfare rate, which also translates into a solid job market, full of opportunities.
The sectors with the highest demand for personnel are tourism, transport and the energy industry.
On the government website it is possible to consult a report with the most requested professions in Canada, the areas with the lowest unemployment rate and the developing sectors.
However, to work in Canada you have to organize yourself in time, as you need to apply for a work permit.
On this page you will find information on the requirements to work in Canada, on how to apply, on the search channels and the characteristics of some sectors in which there are more job opportunities.
General requirements:
All people entering Canada must apply for an authorization called eTA - electronic Travel Authorization.
Obtained online, costs 7 Canadian dollars and is valid for 5 years, unless your passport expires.
Entry into Canada for professional reasons is also subject to the issue of a work permit.
The work permit is only issued if you have a job offer or contract from a Canadian employer.
In the event that significant activities are carried out for the growth and innovation of the country, you are recognized as a skilled migrant and a residence visa is also obtained from the Canadian government.
In any case, it is necessary to obtain the SIN - Social Insurance Number for social insurance.
Information on the procedure and documentation to obtain it can be found on SIN - Social Insurance Number by the Government of Canada.
More information for traveling to Canada for business purposes can be found at:
International Experience Canada:
It is a program aimed at young people who intend to travel and work in Canada.
To participate, you must be resident in Italy, have a job offer and an age between 18 and 35.
The requirements and procedure for applying online can be found in the announcement that is published each year on the Government of Canada website.
You can participate in the program only once.
How to apply:
In most cases, the application is made by filling in the appropriate forms online on the companies\' websites.
You must attach your CV and cover letter.
For guidance on how to write a CV according to Canadian standards, the How to Create a Resume for Canada page on the Settlement.org website may be helpful.
Where to live
The cheapest accommodation is the sharing of an apartment which is offered through classified ads and specialized sites.
The rental rules, rights and responsibilities of renters can be found at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. for temporary visa consult here
Contact the employment services present in all areas of the country.
Directory and contact details on Service Canada Centers
search for job advertisements on the Job Bank institutional database by the employment services. On the site there is a procedure to create a CV in a few minutes
I work in the tourism-hotel and restaurant sector
In the field of tourism and catering, hotels and restaurants offer good job opportunities.
The structures are looking for staff of various qualifications, for kitchen, cleaning, dining, reception, etc.
It is essential to be of legal age, have experience in the field and know English or French very well.
In addition to search engines, job vacancies in the tourism sector can be found in online newspapers or on the websites of accommodation facilities.
Contact details for all hotels in Canada - to which you can apply - can be found in the Canadian Hotel Guide.
There are numerous amusement parks in Canada where you can apply for various qualifications.
A list of amusement parks in Canada is available.
For work in the field of entertainment, holiday centers, tourist villages and work on cruise ships on TorinoGiovani, you will find the section dedicated to seasonal work in tourism.
I work in the agricultural sector:
Job opportunities in the agricultural sector can also be interesting for those who do not know the language well.
These are temporary jobs.
The areas with the greatest job opportunities are agricultural production and timber production, livestock farming, egg production, the dairy industry and the production of maple syrup and honey.
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