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Finding a Company that Hires Newcomers

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Tip:  Employers who have hired recent immigrants in the past are likely to hire newcomers again. Talk to people in your personal and professional networks to see if anyone knows of companies that have hired newcomers. Contact these companies directly to check for possible positions.

There are specific programs that promote and encourage Canadian companies to hire newcomers. Initiatives that provide you with Canadian experience through internships and mentorships are also available.

Some programs and resources that can help you connect with potential employers include:

Useful Websites

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants connects you to jobs in B.C. You can get help to have your credentials assessed, receive job-related language training, referrals to employers and mentors, and receive financial support to help you upgrade.
Hire Immigrants provides businesses with the resources they need to better recruit, retain and promote immigrants. Tip: look under “success stories” to find specific examples of companies who have hired skilled immigrants. Some of the many companies that have developed programs or initiatives to attract newcomers include: RBC, Enbridge, Scotiabank, BC Hydro, KPMG, Providence Health Care.
Helps businesses find skilled immigrants to fill vacancies.
An initiative of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC. Customized online tool connecting BC employers to job-ready newcomers; designed to help employers fill their workforce needs while offering newcomers in BC an effective way to showcase their talents and gain meaningful employment.
This online skills development platform lets newcomers assess their knowledge and skills against standards required for work in Canada. It also prepares newcomers for the expectations and realities of the Canadian workplace.
Brings together skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships. The program provides for 24 hours of mentoring over a four month period and meetings take place in person, online and by telephone. Employer Partners in the program include: Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC, City of Vancouver, TELUS, TD Canada Trust and more
Employer Relations Specialists from various ISSofBC programs and locations receive job leads from accredited employers who are looking for the right candidates. ISSofBC can match you with these employers.
Employer Relations Specialists from various ISSofBC programs and locations receive job leads from accredited employers who are looking for the right candidates. ISSofBC can match you with these employers.
MOSAIC is one of the largest settlement organizations in Canada. MOSAIC provides employment supports and programs for immigrants in BC.
MOSAIC is one of the largest settlement organizations in Canada. MOSAIC provides employment supports and programs for immigrants in BC.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services is a culturally diverse service team providing career development guidance services for all job seekers
A guide with tools, tips, strategies and resources for employers to hire internationally trained workers + and for skilled immigrants to navigate their way in the Canadian labour market. Focus is on programs within the City of Surrey.
Offers employment counselling, career mentorship, meet-the-employer sessions, job fairs and other supports for newcomers living in Surrey or Delta.
The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program provides newcomers with valuable temporary Canadian work experience and training opportunities with federal government departments and agencies and private sector organizations.
Job postings by Canadian employers who seek to encourage a greater number of applications from newcomers.
An annual list of Canadian companies that regularly hire: a) Women; (b)Members of visible minorities; (c) Persons with disabilities; (d) Aboriginal peoples; and (e) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered/Transsexual (LGBT) peoples.