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For international immigrants the choice to relocate their entire lives to a completely different country, such as Canada, can be an incredibly overwhelming and daunting experience. They come here to embark on a new and improved way of life,…
Where Do You Fit in the Culture of Your Workplace?
by Veronica Leonard The culture of the Canadian workplace can be very different from what newcomers are used to and even those with good English are sometimes at a loss for words. Binoj, a financial officer from India recalls, "With Indian…
Careers: Would You Like to be a Teacher?
After immigration, many internationally educated teachers change their professions due to a common belief that it’s impossible to get a teacher’s license in Canada. Is this perception true? How difficult is it for an immigrant to receive a…
Careers: Trying to Engineer Your Success in Canada
Published March 2005. Some information in this article is outdated. What does a Chemical Engineering Technologist from Colombia, a Facilities Engineering Manager from Jamaica and a Design Engineering Graduate from China have in common?
Business How The Toronto Board Of Trade Can Help You
As part of Ontario's Open for Business Act, the provincial minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Dr. Eric Hoskins proposed amendment to the the Professional Engineers Act. The modification, if approved, would allow engineers to be…
Careers: Would You Like to be a Bookkeeper?
Are you looking for a new occupation following your arrival in Canada? If you are computer literate and reasonably good at mathematics, the “bookkeeper” occupation could be a good source of bread and butter. I came to this conclusion after…
Workplace Integration Program and WelcomePeterborough.ca
The Workplace Integration Program (WIP) is an employment services program provided by the New Canadian Centre. WIP provides employers and internationally trained professionals with the right tools and resources to help them with the…
Careers: The Need for New Canadians in our Health Care System
Newcomers to Canada bring a wealth of experience and education that is vital to our health care system. Although it is tremendously difficult for newcomers to arrive in Canada and begin here where you left off back home, bridging programs…
Work: Speak the Language of Your Workplace
By Gilda Spitz Are you looking for work in Toronto, hoping to take advantage of your hard-earned education from your home country? Or are you applying to a college or university in Canada? Are you concerned that your knowledge of the…
A World-wide Field of Opportunities
When you think of firms that lead Canada’s worldwide reputation for engineering excellence, Hatch comes automatically to mind. The scope, size, and quality of the projects they undertake doesn’t just make them a world leader in their field.…