Build ON Blog

Build ON is a pre-arrival service funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We provide specialized information and orientation about the Skilled Trades to newcomers approved to immigrate to Ontario, Canada. This blog is going to explore a wide range of topics relating to employment in Canada.

• What to know before you arrive in Canada
  September 16, 2019

  Starting a new life in Canada can be very stressful.  Check out this blog for a few tips about your PR card, SIN, Driver’s licence, housing and available supports in Canada which help you settle into your new country and ensure that your experience is as smooth as possible.

• Why do you need a mentor?
  August 15, 2019

  When it comes to job searching in Canada the importance of networking cannot be overstated. One of the most effective ways to start the networking process is by finding a professional mentor. There are several benefits to having a professional mentor and this post will focus on some of these benefits and also provide you with an idea of what to look for when it comes to choosing an ideal mentor for your career goals in Canada.

• Alternative Careers and International Engineering Graduates
  July 16, 2019

  For skilled immigrants arriving in Ontario finding employment in line with your prior skills and experience is desired. Whilst it is encouraged to follow this path it can oftentimes be difficult to find employment opportunities on par with your past experience. This difficulty is heightened if your prior experience is in a regulated profession like engineering. One key way to overcome this difficulty is finding employment opportunities in an alternative career that will utilize your transferable skills. Read this blog post to get an idea of how an international engineering graduate can go about determining their ideal alternative career option. 

• Improve your Personal Brand with Soft Skills
  June 14, 2019

  Soft skills are becoming a key factor in landing job opportunities. They are also a key ingredient in networking. This blog introduces soft skills and demonstrates how they gained more importance over the past few years. The blog also compares and contrasts soft skills with technical skills, while sharing valuable resources to help newcomers become more familiar with the concept.

• Your Rights In the Workplace!
  May 16, 2019

  Moving to new country without understanding your rights as it pertains to employment is not ideal. As an employee in Canada there are several rights you are entitled to and the Ontario Employment Standards Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in most workplaces in Ontario. Read this blog post to get an idea of some of the rights you are entitled to as an employee in Ontario.