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Working in Canada Country Profile Country name: Canada Land Area · total: 9,984,670 sq
km Climate:
varies from temperate in south to sub-arctic and arctic in north Population:
32,805,041 (July 2005 estimate) Religion · Roman Catholic
42.6% Languages Spoken · English (official)
59.3% An
overview of Canada A land of vast
distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing
dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically
and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its
neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada's paramount
political problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in
health care and education services after a decade of budget cuts. The
issue of reconciling Quebec's francophone heritage with the majority
Anglophone Canadian population has moved to the back burner in recent
years; support for separatism abated after the Quebec government's
referendum on independence failed to pass in October of 1995. The People Canadians share
a family tree that represents peoples from around the world. Diversity,
the fabric of Canadian society, shapes Canada’s political and cultural
landscape. Jobs in Canada Does Canada need
foreign skills? Absolutely. In fact,
foreign skills are vital to Canada's economic development. As Canada's
graying workforce creeps towards retirement age, the country could face
worker shortages in the next decade, especially in health care, education
and construction, Statistics Canada warned. Faced with looming worker
shortages, Statistics Canada said Canada will have to rely heavily on
Canadian immigration to fill in the gaps. "If current immigration rates
continue, it is possible that immigration could account for virtually all
labor force growth by 2011," Statistics Canada said. Jobs Available Over the past few
years Canada has experienced dynamic growth and activity in industries
such as Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Financial and Film
Production. In Canada, skilled
professionals in particular industries have become more difficult to find
due to the global technology boom of the 90s. Corporations are faced with
the challenge of seeking out their team beyond the ocean borders. Thus,
every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada working temporarily
to help Canadian employers address skill shortages in Canada. Sample employment
positions and their salaries: Sources:
http://www.passtocanada.com/en/about/employment.aspx
https://www.immigrationexpert.com/
http://www.swap.ca/english/html/workincanada/whycanada.html
http://www.successcanada.net/english/work/
http://www.canadaworkpermit.com/
http://canada.computerwork.com/
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/index.html
Here are the different Job Specializations in Canada: EngineeringEngineering is a regulated profession in Canada; it is illegal to practice as an engineer or to call oneself an "engineer" without being licensed as a full member in a provincial or territorial association. These associations are responsible for determining entry requirements and for issuing licenses to qualified individuals.
Trades Most trades in Canada are regulated and require provincial certification. In the case of Red Seal Trades, some provinces and territories have jointly agreed on certification standards.
Business Careers in business and finance are not regulated in Canadian legislation, but most require a bachelor's degree, advanced degree, or diploma in business administration or commerce, as well as eligibility for membership in a provincial association (i.e. association of chartered accountants, association of management consultants, etc.)
Teachers at both the elementary and secondary school levels are regulated in Canada. Requirements are determined by provincial and territorial regulatory bodies. In most cases, teachers will require a bachelor's degree and a provincial teaching certificate. Teaching at the college or university level is not regulated; recognition of credentials obtained outside of Canada is usually left to the discretion of the institution to which you are applying. Those wishing to teach at the post-secondary level will normally require one or more graduate degrees and a proven teaching and publishing record.
Health Entry into many health-related professions (doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropractors) is regulated in Canada. Requirements are set by each provincial and territorial medical, nursing, or similar association.
Science and Technology Such professions as biologist, botanist, zoologist, microbiologist, mathematician, and statistician are not regulated in Canada. Requirements for employment may vary; qualification requirements vary from one employer to another. Most employers will require a post-graduate degree. Membership in professional associations is available but voluntary. Geoscientists, geophysicists, and geologists are regulated, except in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon. Chemists are regulated in Quebec only.
Arts and Humanities Such professions as graphic designer, illustrator, conservator, curator, historian and the like are not regulated in Canada. Graphic Designer/Illustrator Law Entry into the legal profession is regulated by the rules and regulations of each provincial or territorial law society and by the laws of each province and territory.
The Skilled Worker Skilled Workers are economic migrants who are allowed entry into Canada as permanent residents as they are deemed to have the required profile and credentials to become economically established in Canada. How to Work in Canada 1. Look for a job
Initially, it is hard to get a job that matches your skills and pays as much as you want until you get Canadian experience. Don’t be discouraged. When the right job does come along, you will have the benefit of that previous experience. When you apply for a job in Canada, the employer will want some information about you so bring the following:
Some trades or professions are regulated. This means you must be licensed, registered or certified to practice them. Note, toot, that the standards of employers vary from province to province. Even if you are qualified in another country, your qualifications must meet Canadian standards for you to be licensed to practice. 2. Get the job
3. Process your papers Although it is usually difficult to obtain an Employment Authorization (work visa) in Canada, some people with special skills are given priority. For example, certain Software Professionals are required in Canada for the following sub-sectors: Telecommunications, Software Services, Management Information Systems, Embedded Software, Software Products, Animation, and Multimedia Applications. The Foreign Worker Program is sometimes appropriate for people who are not software professionals, but have other valuable job skills that are in demand in Canada. Before applying for an Employment Authorization, you must have a prospective employer in Canada. The employer will be asked to demonstrate:
4. Work in Canada SOURCES: http://www.passtocanada.com/en/about/employment.aspx https://www.immigrationexpert.com/ http://www.swap.ca/english/html/workincanada/whycanada.html http://www.successcanada.net/english/work/ http://www.canadaworkpermit.com/ http://canada.computerwork.com/ http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/L-2/index.html http://www.canadausvisas.com/canada.htm http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ca.html
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