Looking to relocate as a working professional but would prefer securing a job first?
Here are 8 great recruitment agencies in Canada that source and place international applicants. Job ranges from engineering, health care, business & skilled labor. Rates from $14 - $40 / hour.
1. Global Hire:
They have locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. What they do is place international recruits in Canadian health care, trucking, welding and skilled labor markets.
So they concentrate on sourcing talent from outside Canada while placing them in required industries.
Located in Winnipeg. An immigration consulting firm that can streamline the process for those who wish to work in Canada. Thereby, getting that job first before making any other move.
This platform provides expertise and support to businesses that wish to source, hire and on-board skilled immigrants from outside Canada.
They are in partnership with the Magnet program founded by Ryerson University in Toronto, and employers are given a platform from which they can directly source and engage with qualified candidates.
This is a recruitment agency in St. John’s and what they do is use global network of recruiters to source foreign workers in industries from engineering, agriculture and healthcare.
They are also involved in drawing up contracts, candidate validation, selection and interviews, as well as travel and orientation services.
International Immigration Employment and Recruiting of Canada is headquartered in Edmonton. They are a national and international employment agency. If you are seeking employment in the province of Alberta, contact them for a consultation.
They serve the automotive, agriculture & construction industries. They also assist with LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment), PNP (Provincial Nominee Program), work permits and foreign worker assessments.
Once you step foot in Canada, UK and US, please remove your date of birth, gender, religion, local government area, marital status and such personal details from your CV/resumé.
Resume/CV by location:
1. In UK it is called a CV
2. In general, when applying in the UK it is not advisable to include a picture on your CV
3. Except Ireland, UK, Netherlands & Sweden other European countries would like a picture on your CV
4. In Japan, it is called resumé & should be handwritten
5. In North America, it is called Resumé.
6. In Canada, UK, US you do not include your personal details like DOB, Gender, Religion etc.
Congratulations to students whose Study Visas to Canada have been approved & will be starting school this Winter (January).
When you eventually land in Canada, here are some important things to note:
- As a student, you are allowed to work 20 hours per week.
- Before buying textbooks, check with Lecturers if okay with you borrowing from Library rather than owning.
- Aside from the busy cities like Toronto etc., buses run every 30 mins on weekdays & every 1hr on weekends.
- If you don't drive, check bus schedule before going out.
- Please get a very good winter jacket, winter boots, & have your gloves with you at all times. Please.
- If you can't afford the school residence, you can rent very close to the school.
- It is cheaper to cook than to eat out.