{"id":241601,"date":"2024-07-23T23:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T03:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cm2h950.com\/?p=75"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:42:06","slug":"getting-canadian-work-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/working\/job-search\/getting-canadian-work-experience","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Get Canadian Work Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian work experience is something that employers look for on your resume. But how do you gain Canadian work experience when you recently arrived in Canada?&nbsp;How can you overcome this barrier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lindanirian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Linda Ryan<\/strong><\/a> is the National Program Manager with  BCCA-<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bccassn.com\/skilled-workforce\/bcca-integrating-newcomers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrating Newcomers<\/a><\/strong>, a government funded, Canada-wide, pre-arrival career coaching service for high skilled construction professionals immigrating to Canada (*BCCA-IN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> A career and certified performance coach, she and the BCCA-IN team specialize in helping newcomers plan for, and achieve, employment success, no matter what city or province they are moving to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to gaining Canadian work experience, Ryan provides specific advice. Prepare for Canada spoke to Ryan, and here\u2019s what she had to say to those who have immigrated to Canada and are in the first weeks of living the no &#8216;Canadian experience&#8217; reality. For example, you are qualified and have credentials, but aren&#8217;t getting job interviews or offers because you have out-of-country experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you overcome this employment barrier? When you search for your first job in Canada, consider other ways to get Canadian experience that can lead to full-time employment. Employers who state that you have no Canadian experience may be concerned that they are taking a risk on you.&nbsp; Hiring managers may worry that without Canadian experience, you may lack knowledge of the Canadian workplace culture, language proficiency, or important skills and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-so-how-can-you-gain-canadian-work-experience\">How can you gain Canadian work experience? Ryan offers this solid advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watch-linda-ryan-discuss-how-bcca-integrating-newcomers-can-help-you-build-your-canadian-career-before-you-arrive-in-canada\">Watch Linda Ryan discuss how BCCA-Integrating Newcomers can help you build your Canadian career before you arrive in Canada!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/803169030?h=476707f535&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;speed=0&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen title=\"How BCCA-Integrating Newcomers can help you build your Canadian career before you arrive in Canada!\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-your-foot-in-the-door-to-get-canadian-work-experience\"><strong>Getting Your Foot in the Door to Get Canadian Work Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-2.png\" alt=\"A team of volunteers wearing hard hats are building a home for a charitable organization.\" class=\"wp-image-237296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/08\/16161452\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-2.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/08\/16161452\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Volunteers with construction experience are building a home for a not-for-profit organization.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-volunteer-for-roles-that-link-to-your-career\"><strong>1. Volunteer for roles that link to your career<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is one way to overcome the &#8220;no Canadian experience&#8221; employment barrier. You can improve your chances of finding a job that matches your skills, knowledge, and experience when you volunteer. This is something many immigrants do to get that so-called Canadian experience. By volunteering, newcomers show their interpersonal skills, language skills, and overall professional ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ryan states, &#8220;The trick with volunteering is to be strategic about the not-for-profit organizations and roles related to your career. Invest time looking for roles you are genuinely interested in and that link to your career.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A great example of high-impact community involvement is participating in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/living\/life-in-canada\/earth-day-in-canada-5-steps-that-make-a-big-impact\">Earth Day in Canada<\/a><\/strong>. Newcomers can build professional networks while shaping a greener community! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volunteering Tips:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be prepared to interview for your volunteer role and take it seriously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expect to commit to a specific number of hours per week or per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/govolunteer.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">govolunteer.ca<\/a> to search for volunteer roles across Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan also stresses the importance of being honest about whether you can meet those expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to gaining Canadian work experience, volunteer work can be a great career development opportunity. Volunteer work can help you enhance your existing skills, learn and develop new skills, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/job-search\/build-your-professional-network-before-you-arrive-in-canada\">network with professionals<\/a> in your field. It&#8217;s also a great way to stay involved while you conduct your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/08\/16161454\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-3.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/08\/16161454\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Interning for an unpaid role allows you to prove your value.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-intern-with-local-companies-for-a-short-period\"><strong>2. Intern with local companies for a short period<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another route Ryan suggests you consider to gain Canadian work experience is to intern. If you don&#8217;t want to go the not-for-profit route, you can look for local companies with roles that match your experience. Also, shortlist companies advertising paid roles (in your area of expertise) and opt for more junior roles where you can easily prove your worth and add value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Approach the company and offer to intern, unpaid, for four to six weeks to test you out. Ryan offers, &#8220;I&#8217;ve seen it done successfully by newcomers. But, success depends on your comfort doing this and the employer&#8217;s appetite to invest the time and energy to support a role trial.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<section class=\"rounded-btn border-b-2 border-light-grey bg-off-white lg:grid lg:grid-cols-3 gap-2\">\n    <article class=\"lg:col-span-2 flex flex-col gap-4 p-6 lg:p-12\">\n        <h3 class=\"text-2xl\">Join Canada&#8217;s Construction Workforce | BCCA<\/h3>\n        <p>Do you want one-on-one coaching to help you continue your construction career in Canada before you arrive?\r\nThe Integrating Newcomers program is for you if you&#8217;re a technical professional e.g. tradesperson, engineer (in any discipline), architect, technician, technologist, project manager, estimator, or analyst. This Canada-wide service can help you get started!<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"flex flex-row w-fit gap-2 rounded-btn btn-secondary p-5 transition ease-in-out text-lg font-bold\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/webinars\/bcca\">REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path\n                        d=\"M13.1752 20.175L14.8248 21.8247L22.6497 13.9999L14.8248 6.17505L13.1752 7.82472L18.1837 12.8332H7V15.1665H18.1837L13.1752 20.175Z\"\n                        fill=\"white\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n    <div class=\"relative lg:col-span-1\">\n                    <video src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/01\/18123702\/BCCA-webinar.mp4\" autoplay loop playsinline muted\n                   class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover rounded-3xl\"><\/video>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips to Approach Employers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use your <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/job-search\/build-your-professional-network-before-you-arrive-in-canada\">peer network<\/a> (that you&#8217;ve built pre- and post-arrival to Canada)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick up the phone and ask to speak to the HR manager (or better still, a peer manager)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk into the business and drop off your resume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan offers, &#8220;The more personal and genuine you make the interaction (showing up, dressing well, being open, friendly, and professional), the better the impression you&#8217;ll make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-237299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/08\/16161455\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-4.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2024\/08\/16161455\/3-Ways-to-Get-Canadian-Work-Experience-Image-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Short training programs can help you develop your technical skills.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-take-a-short-course-or-bridging-program\"><strong>3. Take a Short Course or Bridging Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, avoid the cost and time of opting for a master&#8217;s degree in your technical field unless you want to do one! Instead, look for a relevant, short, and inexpensive technical course to add to your skills or expertise. Ryan often advises newcomers to budget to be out of work for six months after arriving in Canada. There are many reasons why I suggest this timeframe, and gathering your &#8216;Canadian experience&#8217; is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tip\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with a <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/employment-services\/employment-services-to-help-newcomers-work-in-canada\">settlement agency<\/a> to learn about funding for a bridging program to secure or challenge your Canadian credential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-bcca-in\"><strong>Learn More about BCCA-IN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bccassn.com\/IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCCA-Integrating Newcomers program<\/a>&nbsp;is a free, Canada-wide service, focused on helping high-skilled newcomers explore and build successful construction careers. Services include one-on-one career guidance, tailored resume, cover letter, LinkedIn advice, and an in-depth skills and education assessment to help newcomers focus on the best career, credentials and connections activities. The Integrating Newcomers team not only has multi-industry experience but are also immigrants who have built successful careers in Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One way to gain Canadian work experience is through volunteer work. 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