As a newcomer, you may feel as though you cannot negotiate your salary because you do not have any prior Canadian work experience. This assumption is incorrect, especially when you have experience in your field.
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It is important to demonstrate to an employer that you know the key differences within the industry (i.e. laws, procedures, etc.) and in the work environment between your country of origin and Canada.
Canada’s labour force has over 20 million people, and newcomers account for a growing portion of the labor force. According to a job vacancies report by Statistics Canada in the first quarter of 2022, job vacancies in Canada reached 957,500. The job vacancy rate, which measures the number of vacant job positions as a proportion of the total labor demand, has been on an upward trend since 2016. As a result, there is a multitude of Canadian employment opportunities for newcomers.
Before and during the interview process, there are some things you can do in order to have the most success when it comes to getting the salary you want.
Before the interview
During the interview
If you are looking for additional career support, you are welcome to visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) settlement providers page to find a local organization that can help you. IRCC funds over 1,000 organizations across Canada who provide free settlement supports such as employment training and advice to new permanent residents to Canada. Simply look up organizations that are within close proximity of your residence in Canada
There are also many websites you can use to start looking for a job. These include:
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