How to Immigrate to Canada as a Food Service worker.

In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, most foreign workers require a work permit. For foreign workers, an offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit.

In this lecture, we will learn what is a work permit and how you can find out if you are eligible to get one.

Most people need a work permit to work in Canada. There are 2 types of work permits: open work permits and employer-specific work permits.

In this lecture, we will learn about both choices, and when each of them applies to your case.

To gain a Canadian visa, you will need to demonstrate your English and/or French abilities to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 

You must prove your language skills by taking an approved language test. To do this:

You must:

• schedule your test with an agency approved by IRCC and pay the costs

• enter the test results into your Express Entry profile (if you are applying under one of the Programs)

• include the results with your application if you are invited to apply. If you don’t include it, IRCC will not process your application.

In this lecture, you will learn the available choices for a language test for immigration purposes.

An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one.

If you have a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate, you do not need to get an ECA for that credential.

The ECA report must show that your completed foreign credential (degree, diploma, or certificate) is equal to a completed Canadian secondary school (high school) or post-secondary credential.

Depending on your case, you may want to have both your secondary and post-secondary credentials assessed, and not just your highest completed foreign credential.

If you plan to work in a regulated profession, you must still get your license in the province or territory that you plan on settling in.

In this lecture you will learn how to find the NOC of your profession or occupation in Canada, so you can understand how your work experience from your home country compared to the duties, employment requirements as well as job titles in Canada.

When reviewing the potential occupations, the accompanying education, main duties, and employment requirements should also correspond to the job performed. 

Employers can hire temporary workers through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) or the International Mobility Program (IMP).

The TFWP lets employers hire temporary workers to fill temporary labor and skill shortages. You will need a document from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada stating that you can hire a temporary worker. This is known as a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

In this lecture, we will review the process of getting an LMIA and other important information for employers.

The Job Offer Letter. A job offer letter is a document that confirms the details of an offer of employment. The job offer letter includes details such as job description, reporting relationship salary, bonus potential. benefits, vacation allotment, and more.

In this lecture, we will learn about the requirements that a job offer needs to meet in order to use it in your work permit application.

The bridging open work permit (BOWP) is a way to keep a worker in Canada working while his or her application for permanent residence is being processed.

In this lecture, we will review the requirements and the process to apply for a BOWP

What happens when your first work permit expires and you need to renew your status in Canada. Is there a way to get a fast application?

In this lecture, we will learn about the options that you have to address these situations.

Where is the best place to live in Canada?

One way to find out is to follow Money Sense magazine which analyzes data for 100+ communities to discover the very best places to live in Canada. This is updated once a year.

Another way is to do our own research by using tools that provide suggestions based on your occupation and Labor Market conditions.

In this lecture, we will explore both choices so you can decide on the best place for your immigration plans and your career in Canada.

In this lecture, we will explore the Job Bank website and understand how to create a Job Market Report.

In this lecture, we will review the best workplaces in hospitality in Canada.

In this lecture, you will learn the main employers in restaurants and food service in Canada.

In this lecture, we will review the Cara restaurants and the main brands that they operate in Canada.

In this lecture, we will learn about the main recruiters in Hospitality in Canada and the recommendation on how to increase your chances of being contacted by them for job opportunities in Canada.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) is a federal program dedicated to increasing immigration in the region. The three-year pilot will provide permanent residence to a maximum of 2,000 principal applicants under the economic class (plus their dependents) in 2017.

In this lecture, we will review the overall program and how you can use it to get a job in Canada.

In this lecture, we will learn about employment opportunities outside of the major cities in Canada and what it can mean for your career and immigration plans. We’ll introduce you to resources and programs to support you on your path to building a life and career in a small community.

We will explore the benefits of living in a small town, the types of employment opportunities available, and the benefits for internationally trained professionals.

The hidden job market is a term used to describe jobs that aren't posted online or advertised in any other way. This job market might be “hidden,” but it is possible for you to find out about these jobs.

Many employers choose to use the hidden job market to avoid the lengthy and expensive process of open online applications. Instead of posting a job opening, some employers will choose alternatives such as hiring internally, going through a recruiting firm, using headhunters, and relying on referrals.

In this lecture, we will explore the different ways to tap the Canadian hidden job market.

Every culture has its own norms, including workplace culture. In a Canadian workplace, communication and behavior may be different than your previous workplaces.

Expectations and roles of employees

• Be punctual (be prepared to start on time).

• Know your roles and responsibilities.

• Fulfill your duties and responsibilities.

• Work both independently and as a team member.

• Show initiative.

• Make suggestions and ask questions.

• Be able to work well with others (teamwork).

Individualism and self-reliance

Canadian culture can be highly individualistic. Therefore, you may encounter:

• Independent decision-making rather than group consultation

• Rules and procedures that are emphasized more than relationships

• Looser and less permanent relationships between people, compared to other cultures

• Performance assessment on an individual basis, rather than as team member

• Direct praise and criticism

Work and time

The Canadian approach to work and time may be unfamiliar to you. Typical Canadian attitudes toward work and time include:

• A strong division between home life and work-life

• An emphasis on deadlines rather than on relationships

• An emphasis on punctuality and “getting down to business” rather than on building relationships

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In this lecture, we will review the most important definitions and suggestions in learning the Canadian Workplace Culture.

A resume is a document used by job applicants to present their backgrounds and skills. Resumes can be used for a variety of reasons, but most often they are used to secure new employment. The resume is usually one of the first items, along with a cover letter and sometimes an application for employment, which a potential employer sees regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.

A resume is a marketing tool in which the content should be adapted to suit each individual job application or application aimed at a particular industry or field. Together with a cover letter and letter of reference, constitute a fundamental part of your job search portfolio of tools.

In this lecture, we will explore the importance and best practices of preparing Canadian resumes, cover letters, and Reference Letters, and some templates and online tools will be provided for your study, so you can prepare the ideal Canadian Employment search Portfolio, that later you can tailor for your job applications.

An online interview is an online research method conducted using computer-mediated communication (CMC), such as instant messaging, email, or video. Online interviews require different ethical considerations, sampling, and rapport than practices found in traditional face-to-face (F2F) interviews.

There's more than one kind of online interview. In addition to the live, two-way interview, which replicates the face-to-face experience on screen, some employers are also using "one-way" video interviews, where job seekers are e-mailed a video link and use their webcams to record a response.

In this lecture, we will review some recommendations for online interviews and some recommended resources for you to check.

Optimizing a job search helps job seekers attract prospective employers and jobs in Canada. Take advantage of tools and resources mention in this section to get more employer responses and interviews.

Pay attention to your resume and Linked In profile. The job seeker may post a resume, video, presentation, and/or link to published articles and recommendations. 

In this lecture, we will learn about some recommended tools and ideas about optimizing your job search in Canada.

A job board is a website that facilitates job hunting and range from large scale generalist sites to niche job boards for job categories such as engineering, legal, insurance, social work, teaching, mobile app development as well as cross-sector categories such as green jobs, ethical jobs, and seasonal jobs.

Users can typically deposit their résumés and submit them to potential employers and recruiters for review, while employers and recruiters can post job ads and search for potential employees.

In this lecture, we will review the most popular job boards used in Canada by job seekers.

LinkedIn is a business- and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps. It is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs.

 LinkedIn allows members (both workers and employers) to create profiles and "connections" to each other in an online social network which may represent real-world professional relationships. 

Members can invite anyone (whether an existing member or not) to become a connection. 

 In this lecture, we will learn about this Social Media site and how to use it as part of our strategy. We also will review the best practices feature in a blog post by Jessica Greene, on the Zapier blog.

In this lecture, we list the recommended tips for improving your Linked In profile for recruiters and employers, as published in different blogs like Zapier and others.

What is Magnet?    

Magnet is a not-for-profit social initiative co-founded in 2014 by Ryerson University and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

Using Magnet as part of your job search strategy is most.

In this lecture, we will learn about Magnet and how you can use it in your job search strategy.

Every year, Canadian employers and crowds of job seekers congregate to discuss job opportunities. Job fair events feature a maze of employer stalls with long line-ups and lots of noisy chatter. Presenting your best self at a job fair in Canada or in your home country can be stressful, and there is no guarantee of being hired.

In this lecture, we will review the best suggestions on how to use Job fairs to find a job in Canada, as featured on the JVStoronto.org blog.

Employers who hire temporary workers may be inspected to make sure they meet their responsibilities as an employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program. 

In this lecture, we will learn how to check your potential employer, to see if they are in compliance with the Canadian Government, and can sponsor you for a work permit.

When looking for work it is important to be aware of the types of job and employment scams that exist.

In this lecture, we will review some information about how to avoid job scams and become a victim of this fraudulent practices.

In this lecture, we will review the guide 5487 for work applications.

This application guide will help you apply for a work permit from outside Canada.

Only in some cases, you can apply for a work permit from inside Canada.

In this lecture, we will learn about those cases under the Canadian Immigration laws and regulations.

In this lecture, we will review the application process for a spousal open work permit.

In order to prove your work experience, you would need to have copies of your

1. Joining letter (Date, position, role and location, employee id, company email id )

2. Letters indicating roles and responsibilities

3. Financial remuneration (usually given at your joining)

4. Payslips

5. If you have left the company then the experience letter indicating your duration of the experience.

6. Salary details - This can be verified from your salary account

Collect these documents for all the companies that you have worked for.

As these documents may be verified, you should attach all the authentic and verifiable documents.

In this lecture, we will review the requirements in relation to proving your work experience.

Police certificates 

To immigrate to Canada, you and any family members 18 and older must include their police certificates as part of the application for permanent residence.

You must get one from each country or territory where you've spent six or more months in total since the age of 18.

For countries where you've lived for six months or more in total, the police certificate must be issued after the last time you lived in that country.

In some countries, it can take a long time to get police certificates. Ask for them right away, so you can submit them before your 90 days are up.

If you have a criminal record, you may not be allowed to enter or stay in Canada. People who pose a risk to Canada’s security are also not allowed to come to Canada.

In this lecture, we will explore how to meet the requirements for getting a Police Certificate for Immigration Purposes.

In this lecture, we will review what is required for the medical exams.

In this lecture, we review the processing time for work permits in Canada.

In this lecture, we will review the reasons and implications of inadmissibility and how they can affect your application for temporary and Permanent Resident in Canada.

In this lecture, we will review the steps that are done once you have submitted your work permit application.

If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a worker, check the expiry date on your work permit, and make sure you apply before that date.

In this lecture, we will review what choices foreign workers have to extend their work permit status in Canada.

In this lecture, we will review the main steps for you to prepare for your career in Canada.

In this lecture, we will learn about the different skills required by employers in Canada.

Nowadays, there is a way of knowing your Canadian academic equivalency before you

pay the fee for an official evaluation report. WES has developed the Degree Equivalency Tool for

individuals to preview the Canadian equivalencies for degree-level credentials for over 160 countries.

Keep in mind that these equivalency results are unofficial, results are not based on authenticated documents, and institutions usually require an official result/formal report from external evaluation services.

In this lecture, we will explore how to use your WES credentials for your job search in Canada.

Tourists visiting Canada will most likely interact with our frontline service staff in accommodations, hospitality, and entertainment venues. Many of these tourism professionals have been trained through emerit.

Tourism HR Canada works hand-in-hand with industry, small businesses, education institutions, and large corporate enterprises, to develop the emerit line of skill training programs.

Countries emerit training has been sold to include: Australia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Bahamas, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Morocco, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam, to name a few.

There are several ways to contact a Canadian Employer. Some of these ways will depend on how to access the visible and hidden Canadian Job market.

In this lecture, we will review the different choices available for foreign workers looking to get a job in Canada.

As a foreign worker looking for  Canadian employers, there are some strategies to find the email addresses of contacts in the firms that you are interested in working for in Canada.

In this lecture, we will explore some of those tips and tools that can help you in your job search in Canada.

Since most of the Canadian Immigration programs are employer-driven and required a job offer to qualify. Contacting a Canadian employer is a must in order to reach your goal of getting a work permit or a Permanent Resident.

Making an unsolicited call to a Canadian employer to schedule an online chat or job interview is challenging.  A careful approach and some persistence will enhance your chances of success. Providing the employer with a preview of your qualifications prior to your call and referencing a referral can help you get access to company insiders.  

In this lecture, we will review some tips for cold calling and email messages, as part of your strategies.

Banking for newcomers to Canada

Whether you want to open an account, purchase a home, start a business, or save for the future, Canada’s banks are here to help newcomers to Canada.

Banks offer extensive information on how newcomers to Canada can get started in their new country, including checklists, information, financial services, and advice.

In this lecture, we will explore some basic information to get you started.

In this lecture, we will review important information about renting in Canada before and after landing.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Alberta.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of British Columbia.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Manitoba.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of New Brunswick.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Nova Scotia.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Ontario.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Prince Edward Island.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Quebec.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the province of Saskatchewan.

In this lecture, we explore several resources for job searches in the Canadian Territories.

Welcome to the end of the course.

In this course, we have learned about the different options available to work in Canada and secure a job offer and how to create a plan for immigration purposes. 

We also explore the steps in applying for a work permit and how to complete a profile online and increase your chances of getting a job in Canada.

You have also learned what to do after you get your status in Canada and how to make arrangements before coming to Canada.

In Summary, you now have the information and tools to start your journey in the immigration process to obtain your goal of living in Canada.

Thank you for enrolling in this course of the Canada immigration series. I will be looking to be your support and guide during this course and other courses that might help you reach your objectives as an immigrant in Canada.

BONUS LECTURE 

-What's Next?

As a thank you for enrolling in How to immigrate to Canada as a Food Service Worker.

Here is the list of all of our other Immigration to Canada courses:

Click on the link included in the resources section.

How to Immigrate to Canada as an Engineer course.

How to Immigrate to Canada as an IT professional course.

How to immigrate to Canada course.

How to Immigrate to Canada using the Express Entry system course

How to Immigrate to Canada as a Nurse course (coming soon)

How to get a job and work in Canada course.

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A network of people interested in studying, working, investing, and immigrating to Canada.

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Disclaimer:

Please note that the information provided on this course is not legal to advise or a piece of legal information.

The information provided on this course is for general information only and is not a substitute for speaking to a licensed immigration consultant and should not be relied upon as case-specific advice in any form whatsoever. It does not constitute formal legal advice or give rise to any rep-client relationship.

Whilst striving to reflect current Canadian Immigration policies and information, the ever-changing nature of information both Federal and Provincial means that we cannot always guarantee the full accuracy of all website content in regard to Canadian Immigration. For more detailed, complete, accurate, and up to date information, please visit the websites for the federal and provincial immigration.

Please note that our course does not detail all the information required to make an informed decision regarding the types of visas, immigration options available, or meeting the eligibility requirements.

You need to consult our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant for assessment of your eligibility and understanding the options available for you.

We are not liable for any content on our course that has been quoted or shared from any other external website.

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