Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) is a free pre-arrival employment program designed to help internationally trained professionals prepare for the Canadian job market before immigrating to Canada. The program offers valuable insights into in-demand jobs across various sectors and the skills needed to land these roles.
“ACCES helped me transform my mindset, skills set and how I present myself to be more in line with the Canadian job market. The team gave valuable, timely and friendly advice whenever needed and the online resources were very useful and easy to use. I can safely claim that joining ACCES pre-arrival services was the turning point in my Canadian job search.“
Mohammad Shawki - Canadian Employment Connections Alum
- Prepare for your job search from your country of residence before your arrival in Canada
- One-to-one support from program consultant team relevant to your sector
- The program brings together ACCES Employment’s expertise and vast network of Canadian employers to assist in your job search
The Canadian Employment Connections program is funded by the Government of Canada through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Prepare for your job search from your country of residence even before your arrival in Canada
- Build connections with ACCES Employment’s vast network of employers across Canada
- Connect to potential job opportunities across Canada
- Receive employment support regardless of where you plan to land in Canada
- Referrals to Speed Mentoring® and The Mentoring Partnership™
- Effective job search strategies including market research techniques, resume development, interview skills and targeting your job search to companies that require your specific skills and experience
- Post-arrival referrals
- Access to mentors who are professionals in your field
- Invitations to attend recruitment and networking events
- Have been approved for Canadian permanent residency and are currently living outside of Canada
- Plan to arrive in Canada within the next 2 to 6 months
- Post-secondary education completed with a minimum of two years of experience in your field of employment
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7/8 or higher
- Are committed to actively participating in virtual services, including self-directed e-learning, conducting labour market research, and engaging in job search activities before arriving in Canada
There is no fee associated with this program.
For any questions regarding program details or eligibility, please contact the program team.