Preparing For Work

If you are an internationally educated professional or tradesperson coming to Canada or already in Ontario the Access to Professions and Trades Guide can help you understand how to work in your profession or trade. When you're looking for a job, making sure you're prepared will greatly increase your chance of getting work. There are a number of things you can do when you're starting your job search:

• Find out if you need to a get a work visa
• Find out what your credentials mean in Canada
• Find out if you need to take a language proficiency test 
• Find out if your profession is a regulated profession
• Learn English in Canada
• Research the Labour Market Information for types of jobs available in Peel and the skills you will need to get a job in your field
• Learn what is an employment agency or temp agency
• Learn about your rights as an employee
• What you need to know about starting your own business

To help you with your job search, we've put together a checklist for you to make sure you have everything you need.