Labour Market Assistance Program

For many newcomers, finding employment is an important first step towards building a life in Canada. However, you might find the Canadian labour market is very different than your home country. You may not know where to look for job opportunities, which skills you should emphasize, or how to know if you’re the right fit for a particular role.

Our Labour Market Assistance program offers one-on-one employment support for newcomers looking for work. When you meet with one of our counsellors, you’ll receive current information on job opportunities and requirements in your industry, as well as valuable resources to help you succeed with your job search.

Benefits

  • Attend one-on-one sessions with an employment counsellor.
  • Learn about specific employment opportunities in your field.
  • Develop a job search plan based on your skills, experience and circumstances.
  • Receive referrals to helpful workshops and job training programs.
  • Engage with specialists who can set you up for success

Eligibility

  • You can benefit from this program if you are a new immigrant, Permanent Resident or a Convention Refugee looking for a job.
  • If you are a Refugee Claimant, International Student or Work Permit holder, please see our Settlement Works in Community Spaces and Library Settlement Services program pages.

How to join

  • Fill out the form below to make an appointment.
  • To keep up to date with our employment events, visit our Events Calendar.

Are you looking for work in Women’s Programming, Health, Education, STEM, Trades, or Transportation?

LMA is placing a special focus on these areas. If you are interested in any of these categories, fill out this form and one of our Program Workers will get in touch to book an appointment with you.

TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program

CultureLink’s Labour Market Assistance program has a long history of supporting newcomers in the search for employment. The new TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program comes as a natural next step to provide further career mentoring opportunities for our clients.

We are excited to be a community partner with the TRIEC Mentoring Partnership. Not only does the program provides an opportunity for mentors and mentees to connect, but it also helps participants connect to a network of professionals within the community. Our hope is that mentees will become active contributors in their communities and eventually return as mentors themselves.

One-on-one mentoring that enables clients to get expert advice from a professional in their field and expand their network.

When newcomers register with CultureLink, they stand to gain a multitude of benefits that can significantly enhance their settlement and integration into Canada:

  • A rich reservoir of knowledge, experience, and opportunities, providing valuable insights to navigate their career paths more effectively
  • A better understanding of Canadian workplace culture and terminology, easing the transition into the Canadian professional landscape
  • Access to crucial labor market insights, enabling them to leverage their experience and skills effectively
  • A platform to build networks, providing access to hidden opportunities that may otherwise go unnoticed
  • A keen understanding of the Canadian context within their profession and stay abreast of industry trends
  • The tools and strategies needed for a more effective job search, fostering a smoother and more successful integration into the Canadian workforce

Eligibility

  • Permanent Residents (PR), Protected persons, or Live-in Caregiver
  • Newcomer professional
  • Must have lived in Canada for less than five years
  • Job-ready English proficiency level

Registration

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.