1. Can you help me find a job in Canada?
No, we do not provide any jobs. We are a pre-arrival program that helps individuals immigrating to Canada as permanent residents. Our program offers tools including an interactive website, online workshops and employment consultations to make sure that you are prepared to work in the Ontario Skilled Trades. Please visit our website to assess your eligibility and register at: https://www.buildonbatit.com/en/Registration
2. Can you help me immigrate to Canada?
We do not provide help with visas or immigration procedures aimed at individuals who wish to move to Canada. Instead, we are a pre-arrival service that offers advice and workshops to help our clients prepare for work in the Ontario Skilled Trades. If you would like to find out more on how to immigrate to Canada, please visit www.cic.gc.ca.
3. What is required to be eligible for the Build ON services?
In order to be eligible for Build ON’s services, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be in possession of a Confirmation of Permanent Residence from the Government of Canada
- Currently be living overseas
- Intend to be settling in Ontario
- Be interested in working in the skilled trades.
Please visit https://www.buildonbatit.com/en/is-this-for-you to determine your eligibility.
4. I am currently residing in Canada. Can I still register for Build ON’s services?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible to register with Build ON’s services as we can only serve clients who have not yet arrived in Canada. Once our clients arrive to their Canadian destinations, it is expected that they will use local services in their areas. There is an extensive network of YMCAs and YWCAs available throughout Ontario to provide a host of settlement, recreation and social services for you and your family. For more information, visit www.ymca.ca/locations.
5. What is the cost to register for the Build ON program?
There is no cost to access Build ON’s services, as they are offered at no charge to our clients. This means that there is nothing to lose by registering with Build ON! Click here to register.
6. How do I register to your program?
Please visit our website at www.buildonbatit.com/en/Registration and enter your information. Registration is an easy and simple process, with instructions on how to fill out the forms along the way. You can also visit the “Is this for you?” webpage to find Build ON’s eligibility criteria and a link to our online registration form.
7. What is a UCI number?
A UCI number is also known as a Unique Client Identifier number or a Client ID. It is an eight digit number (e.g.: 0000-0000) that is assigned by the Government of Canada when newcomers are approved to settle in the country. It appears on all documents you receive from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, including your confirmation documents.
8. Why are you only helping people who have been approved to immigrate to Canada?
Build ON receives funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to provide services aimed at individuals who are still living outside of Canada, and have received acceptance for permanent residency from the Government of Canada. As a result, we do not have the funding to help those who have not completed their immigration process. Our customized services focus on topics that are relevant to those who are still living abroad and expecting to be moving to Canada soon.
9. How long does it take to access all of Build ON’s services?
Since Build ON is customized to your needs, there are no particular time commitments for our services. As a client of Build ON, you may choose the number of employment consultations you wish to complete, how often your individual sessions take place and the amount of time you want to dedicate to accessing Build ON’s services. Please share your availability and concerns with your Employment Consultant so that your preferences can be accommodated.
10. I don’t want to use Skype. What other options are available?
Build ON generally offers services via Skype video call, Skype voice call, Skype instant messaging, WhatsApp and email. If you wish to access our services using a method of communication that is not listed, please contact your Employment Consultant to discuss your preferences. Our team is flexible and will try to accommodate your needs.