Newcomers to Canada : Recruitment & Initiatives
Edmonton is a city made rich, vibrant, and energetic by the diversity of our citizens and communities. These communities consist of over 60 cultural and ethnic groups. Edmonton's 2014 census results indicate that 26% of newcomers to the City were international migrants. Within the next 50 years, our City is expected to grow to more than 2.1 million people. Migration will account for two thirds of this growth, with one million of those people being newcomers to Canada. The City of Edmonton is committed to providing support to those that are new to our City. This includes providing resources to help individuals find meaningful employment.
Just Arrived?
Moving to a new country can be challenging. How do you go about finding housing and schools, making friends, developing networks, and obtaining a job? Whether you're already in Canada or planning to move to Edmonton from overseas, we are here to help you.
Edmonton provides a number of services to help newcomers feel welcome and settle into Edmonton more quickly.
Build Your Career:
If you have education completed outside of Canada, you may consider getting those credentials assessed:
Learn what your employment rights are in Alberta, Canada. Do you need help applying for a City of Edmonton position? Check out some of our valuable resources to help you with your career search:
Hiring Programs
The City of Edmonton provides work experience opportunities, which allow Newcomers to Canada the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills and learn about working at the City of Edmonton. We work with educational institutions like: NorQuest College, Robertson College, CDI, and Campbell College to provide their students with opportunities to complete their work practicums.
Campbell College Administrative Professionals Work Experience Program
We are currently in the process of developing a program targeting internationally trained engineers to gain work experience needed to obtain their P.Eng designation.
Our Partners
The City of Edmonton works closely with external organizations, which can help you adjust to life in Canada and achieve your short and long term career and settlement goals. Together, we refer candidates to hiring teams, provide mentorship and valuable industry connections, conduct recruitment information sessions and career fairs, and we implement initiatives that contribute positively to transitioning Newcomers into the workforce.
ERIEC - Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council - An industry-led not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring immigrants are welcomed and participate in the economy to their full potential
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers - A world of services for newcomers to Canada
Bredin Centre for Learning - Helps people develop skills and abilities to build a new future
Catholic Social Services - Serving and employing people of all faiths and cultures
Other Initiatives
- Attend career fairs and employment events in our community
- Provide information sessions on our hiring process
- Connect candidates with external resources
- Refer qualified candidates to Hiring Teams
- Provide job coaching to prospective applicants
For More Information
Aly Moorji
| Title | Team Lead, Diversity Recruitment Team and Newcomers to Canada & Visible Minorities Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-496-8411 |
| Aly.Moorji@edmonton.ca |
