Especially for…

1 – NEWCOMERS TO CANADA

FAQs – Internationally Trained and Educated Individuals

Published by: Canada. Foreign Credentials Referral Office.

Answers to common questions about professions and the process of applying for professional positions in Canada.

Global Experience Ontario

Published by: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

Global Experiences @ Work

Created by:  Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

This is a program designed to assist with the integration of Foreign Traded Professionals (FTPs) by increasing awareness and assisting Small and Medium sized Enterprises attract, recruit and hire FTPs.

How do I look for a job In Canada

Published by: Settlement.org

Ontario Bridge Training

Published by Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration

Working in Canada Tool

Published by: Canada. Foreign Credentials Referral Office.

“Use the Working in Canada Tool to produce a report on job descriptions, wages, skill requirements, language training and job opportunities based on your occupation and a location. By researching different occupations and different locations, you can make settlement decisions that are right for you and your family.”

Newcomer’s Guide to the Canadian Workplace

Created by: Kristle Calisto-Tavares

At the Library

Search for books using the subject words “Immigrants” AND “Job hunting”

Also register with LEARNING EXPRESS [an electronic subscription] to use the TOEFL iBT practice tests in the college preparation section.

for more details about using this product, contact us.

Other Local Agencies

Links to organizations in Windsor and Essex County offering employment services especially for newcomers to Canada.

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2 – PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Employment: Just for People with Disabilities

Created by: Service Canada

Exploring Self Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Created by: SEDI  [Social and Enterprise Development Initiatives]

[Ontario Disability Support Program. Employment Supports] What it is.

Created by: Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services

Rotary at Work

Created by: Community Living Windsor

Steps to Employment: a workbook for people who have experienced mental health problems

Created by: The Canadian Mental Health Association

Strategies for Success: A consumer’s guide to the workplace

Created by: The Canadian Mental Health Association

At the Library

Look for materials using the subject  “People with disabilities Vocational guidance”

Other Local Agencies

Links to organizations in Windsor and Essex County offering employment services especially for people with disabilities.

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3 – STUDENT & YOUTH

Get Working

http://www.yes.on.ca/get-working/resources/

Created by: Ontario. Youth Employment Services.

Federal Public Service Student Employment Programs

Actionplan

From: the Government of Canada

Jobs

Published by: Youth Canada

http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/index.shtml

Protecting our future: Information for Young Workers

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/atwork/youngworkers.php

Created by: Ontario. Ministry of Labour

Survival Jobs.

http://www.quintcareers.com/survival_jobs.html

Written by: Randall S. Hanserr

WorkSmart Ontario

http://www.worksmartontario.gov.on.ca/scripts/default.asp?lang=en&contentID=&mcategory=

Created by: Ontario. Ministry of Labour

Look here for hints concerning Employment Standards, Health & Safety at work, and other Employment Problems.

Youth Employment Strategy

http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/common/yes.shtml

Created by:  Youth.gc.ca

Other Local Agencies

Links to organizations in Windsor and Essex County offering employment services especially for students and youth.

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4 – SECOND CAREER SEEKERS

SECOND CAREER SEEKERS

A Guide for Midlife Career Moves

Produced by:  Alberta. Human Resources and Employment.

Contains strategies and planning for the mature career changer. Covers financial planning, skills inventory and gaining new marketable skills.

Over 50 and Looking for Work?

Produced by: Canadajobs.ca

Second Career

Produced by: Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities.

Second Career is an Ontario government program that offers training for a new job, including financial support. Second Career provides career planning and financial support specially designed to help laid-off Ontarians participate in long-term training for a new job. Career counselors in Employment Ontario offices across the province can help you take the first step.

Six Useful Strategies for Navigating Career Transition or Job Change.

Written by: Sharon Teitelbaum.

Survival Jobs

Written by: Randall S. Hanserr

At the Library

Look for materials using the subjects  “Career Changes” or “Career development”.

Other Local Agencies

Links to organizations in Windsor and Essex County offering employment services especially for second career seekers.

Also: NetSuccess

Labour Adjustment Services