SKILLED NEWCOMER HIRING PROGRAM

Connecting skilled immigrants with employers

Are you a skilled immigrant with at least 1 – 2 years of professional work experience? Are you looking to relaunch your career in Canada?

If your answer is ‘YES’ to both these questions, you are at the right place!

The Skilled Newcomer Hiring Program is a FREE program that connects skilled newcomers like yourself with employment opportunities in Ontario. We work collaboratively to build and foster meaningful relationships with employers in Ontario to interview and hire our program participants.

Our goal is to find you equitable employment that is commensurate with your skills and experience.

Program features:

2 weeks of training (virtual) followed by 12 weeks of personalized career coaching (hybrid) by a dedicated employer liaison
Support with developing a customized self-marketing portfolio
Curated access to employer connections/employment opportunities
Exclusive and unlimited interview preparation coaching
Travel and child care cost reimbursement*
Mentoring and networking opportunities

*Eligible service criteria apply

Eligibility

Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen or Convention Refugee (less than 10 years in Canada)
Legally permitted to work in Canada (Valid Work Permit)
Obtained education internationally (post-secondary degree, diploma or certification), including trades
Minimum 1 – 2 years of work experience
Reside in Ontario
Language Proficiency CLB level 5-7