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Employment Services

As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about job searching and what you can do to find the job of your choice. Our employment services are available on-line and in-person; our team of specialists understand the job search needs of people new to Canada. We succeed when you succeed!‍

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Program Information

As a newcomer to Canada, you may have questions about job searching and what you can do to find the job of your choice.

Our team of specialists understand the job search needs of people new to Canada. We succeed when you succeed!

  • Employment Assessment – We will conduct a thorough employment needs assessment, which helps us to better understand your situation, needs and goals.
  • Career Planning – We will work with you to create a personalized and detailed Career/Employment Action Plan, which will help guide you with your job search and help you reach your career goals.
  • One-to-one Sessions – Resume writing guidance, job interview preparation including preparing for on-line interviews), completing on-line job applications, local labour market research support, alternate career research, credential assessment information, trades and apprenticeships and much more.
  • Group Sessions – Topics include: accessing licensed or regulated professions, career exploration, self-marketing, small talk, networking and social media presence, networking and connecting with local employers and job fairs.
  • Job Development – Let us connect you with local employers. Currently we have over 400 employers in our database!
Eligibility Requirements

  • Permanent Resident
  • Landed Immigrant
  • Intend-to-Land
  • Approved PR application
  • Convention Refugee
  • Live-in Caregiver

Additional Requirements: A minimum level of English CLB level 4 (*CLB: Canadian Language Benchmarks).

  • Canadian Citizens
  • Temporary Residents
  • International Students
Locations / Hours

St. Catharines

Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre
85 Church Street
905-685-6589 Ext: 225
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Due to COVID-19, we are currently offering services virtually.

Interested in this program?

Please contact a team member for more information.

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Our Mission

We celebrate and promote cultural, social and economic inclusion and well-being of all immigrants and newcomers.

Our Vision

We are a gateway to equitable, respectful and welcoming communities for immigrants and newcomers in Niagara.

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