Rights and Responsibilities of Employees in Ontario

Getting a job is one of the top goals of newcomers to Canada. Employment means financial stability, professional fulfilment and connecting to your community.
Before starting work, it is important to understand some basics; rules, regulations, and laws. These are in place to protect and support every Canadian in their workplace. They aim to ensure that working conditions are fair, safe, and equitable.

Top 3 Tips for Toronto’s Newcomer Professionals

As a commercial and financial hub of the country, Toronto welcomes many newcomers who come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The Toronto District School Board delivers free and low-cost programming specifically aimed at helping professional newcomers plant roots in their new community. This article features some tips from them on how to best prepare yourself as a newcomer professional.

Thinking About a Career as a Teacher in Ontario? Five Tips from the Ontario College of Teachers | ENG & FR

To teach in a publicly funded school in Ontario, you must be licensed by the Ontario College of Teachers. Teachers who are licensed by the College are known as Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT), which is a legislatively protected professional designation. Interested in applying for College certification? Consider the tips in this blog!

Benefits of Joining a Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) Association

Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but it can also pose challenges, especially for skilled newcomers facing language barriers, cultural adjustments, and navigating the job market on their own. However, the Toronto Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) offers support through the Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) initiative, a network of professional and alumni associations that are volunteer-run and immigrant-led, serving immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Representing over 20 professions and 100 countries, these associations aim to help newcomers build networks and succeed in their careers.