Want to work in Canada? Here are some tips for applying to vacancies in that country

Since the beginning of 2023, Canada has been one of the countries that regularly announces job calls, some of which may be of interest to those looking to explore new directions. In addition to the salary and the work to be done, there are other requirements that need to be taken into account for the process to be successful.

The government of that country is constantly opening vacancies in specific sectors and regions like Quebec for which it provides some recommendations if you are determined to participate. It is the beginning of a selection process which, like many others, consists of several stages and is mediated by various factors depending on the job being applied for.

The government of the North American nation warns that, if you are going to opt to apply through an agency, the applicant is not obligated to pay for certain steps in the recruitment process. However, it is possible that provisional selection will request a work permit fee and an amount for application review.

Nor can an agency require you to hand over or hand over personal documents such as, for example, your passport or health insurance. The government insists on confirming that the unit has a license to operate: in the case of foreign workers, a permit issued by the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNEST).

This is how you can apply for vacancies in Canada

One option is through the Army Employment Agency, which provides details on how to apply at their official site, https://agenciapublicadeempleo.sena.edu.co/personas/Paginas/Convocatorias-Internacionales.aspx. To date there are two calls to Canada: The first is in Ontario with 120 job opportunities for carpenters, industrial mechanics, floor installers, automotive mechanics, residential and commercial installers as well as heavy equipment operators.

There are 20 positions for each of the above and the salary is between 10,000,000 and 18,000,000 Colombian pesos per month; Some of these close applications in the second week and others remain open till March 31.

In addition, through the military, you can apply to work in Quebec. Currently, there are 20 vacancies in the fields of equipment operation, transportation and trade (specifically aimed at bodybuilders). The deadline to apply is March 24 and the salary to be earned is between ₹10,000,000 and ₹12,500,000.

How to apply for Quebec conferences?

Another option is through the page https://journeesquebec.gouv.qc.ca/evenements.html and the so-called Quebec Days which help bring together ‘skilled’ workers with employers looking for new talent. To do this, it is necessary to repeatedly visit the page while waiting for upcoming calls, monitor registration dates and job interviews for offers varying between six months and three years.

If the process is completed successfully, there is a possibility of aspiring for permanent residency in terms of eventually living and working in Quebec. While proceeding with the process, it is important to review the city where the availability is, as this will be where it will operate.

Regarding the most in-demand occupations in Canada, the professional portal aggregated an analysis conducted by Randstad, a global company in the human resources industry. These include: nurse, welder, mechanical engineer, driver, sales representative, web developer, business analyst, and digital marketing coordinator.