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Find Your First Job

The Canadian job market is changing. Use our job finding resources to learn what the changes mean for your job search. Register to make connections you need for your career pathway in Canada.

Choosing A City

We help you research the right landing city, which is critical for your economic success. Learn about local housing markets and lifestyles and connect with services to simplify settling in your new city.

Find Your Financial Success

You have financial goals and dreams for your new life in Canada. Our free guides and resources will help you get financially established quickly, so you can achieve your goals.

Expand your horizons, skills and opportunities

Want to make an investment in yourself to secure a successful future? Studying abroad is a journey of a lifetime that opens up new possibilities and pathways. It is an opportunity to gain a world-class foreign education, develop a global mindset, learn new skills, and acquire vital expertise to boost your employability. So prepare yourself to take the leap and get ready to explore the world from an international student’s perspective!

Create your profile and unlock a wide array of features including personalised recommendations, fast-tracked applications and much more.

Rentals For Newcomers

Rentals for Newcomers is your most direct route to connecting with landlords who value newcomers as tenants. It’s been designed to reduce the headache, heartache and expense of searching for your first rental home in Canada.

Home Sharing In Canada

Home sharing is a living arrangement in which two or more unrelated people share a house or apartment together. Finding a room to rent in a shared home is a great way for newcomers to cut down on high living costs upon first arrival in Canada.

Rent Using A Real Estate Agent

Renting with the help of a Real Estate Agent can be highly beneficial when searching for a rental property. An experienced Agent knows how to present potential renters to the Landlord in the best possible way.

We’ve been helping newcomers for over 10 years! Here’s what newcomers have to say about us.

I have been following materials from Prepare for Canada before landing and it has helped me a lot. With the techniques learned from you, I recently got a job with a very reputable company and with decent pay.

Belinda. R

The online fair was really informative and helpful. It has enabled me to learn more about various organisations across Canada and even let me network related to settling, banking and studying.

Raj. V

Business and industry

Business taxes, financing, permits and regulations, intellectual property, business support and how to sell to government.

My Business Account (Canada Revenue Agency)

Determine if you are eligible to work in Canada and research the job market for your profession, along with industry and salary trends.

Starting a business

Business planning, naming a business, registering with the government, getting support and financing .

Business taxes

Income tax, GST/HST, payroll and T4 information returns, business numbers, customs duties and tariffs

Business financing and support

Grants and contributions, loans, tax credits, wage subsidies and other business support

Federal corporations

Incorporating or making changes to a business corporation, not-for-profit, cooperative or board of trade

Maintaining your business

Managing your business operations, strategic and financial planning, marketing, social responsibility

Permits, licences and regulations

Search permits and licences, find regulations for your industry and business activities

Visa Plans

Business visa

$ 575 /Month
  • Business taxes, financing, permits and regulations, intellectual property, business support and how to sell to government

study visa

$ 150 /Month
  • Want to make an investment in yourself to secure a successful future? Studying abroad is a journey of a lifetime that opens up new possibilities and pathways.

Working visa

$ 155 /Month
  • Working in Canada is an exciting prospect for many newcomers. Moving to a new country is a time for new beginnings, cultural experiences, and rewarding career opportunities.

Visiting visa

$ 100 /Month
  • A visiting visa allows individuals to enter a foreign country for a temporary stay, usually for tourism, business, or visiting family and friends.

Working in Canada | A Guide to Land Your Dream Job!

Working in Canada is an exciting prospect for many newcomers. Moving to a new country is a time for new beginnings, cultural experiences, and rewarding career opportunities. It’s also a time when you’ll face many changes.

Prepare to Work in Canada Before You Arrive.

A common challenge newcomers face is that Canadian employers may not recognize their foreign credentials. This can happen when newcomers work in regulated professions such as healthcare, engineering, and some trade occupations (i.e. electricians). Without credential recognition, you may face challenges working in your profession or:

  • Unemployment
  • Underemployment (working in jobs that do not align with your skills, education, and experience and pay less).

Crafting Your Job Search Action Plan to Work in Canada

3 Ways to Get Canadian Work Experience

One way to gain Canadian work experience is through volunteer work. Learn how volunteer work can boost your job search effort when you arrive in Canada

Getting Your Skills Assessed to Work in Canada

What is Credential Recognition?

An interviewer is reviewing the qualifications of a job candidate Communication skills are important for two primary reasons. Firstly, if you apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in Canada you must have strong language skills.

Employment Services Help Newcomers Work in Canada

How to Reach Long-Term Career Goals by Not Applying for Jobs

Newcomers to Canada often ask this burning question “how long will it take to get a job?” However, a better question might be “how can I reach my career goals?” By asking this question, it allows you to focus on what you truly love to do and help you to achieve your long-term career goals. …

Determine if You’re Eligible to Work in Canada.

An important first step is determining if you’re eligible to work in Canada and what you require to work in your profession or trade. Most occupations are non-regulated, however, about 20% of occupations and trades are regulated in Canada. You must have a license or certification if you work in a regulated profession. Knowing what skills, knowledge, licenses, language requirements, etc, you require before you arrive will make it easier to continue your career in Canada.

Why study abroad?

Want to make an investment in yourself to secure a successful future? Studying abroad is a journey of a lifetime that opens up new possibilities and pathways.

From quality education, personal growth to career progression, discover how studying abroad can help you succeed through these helpful articles and videos.

Learn all about what it’s like to experience life in a different country.

Not sure where to start? Follow these simple steps.

Learn more about how you can support your child’s overseas education journey with helpful resources such as articles and videos on what to expect and what it’s like living in each country.

If you’re interested in studying overseas, you can read and watch videos to hear first-hand experiences from our students to inform your study abroad decisions.

The new UK Government recognises that international education transforms lives

If you are an aspiring international student interested in the UK as your study destination, there are a few things you need to know. The UK recently held its general election on 4 July, and a new Labour government has taken office.

World University Rankings List of Universities in Texas for International Students

Texas offers a rich selection of universities that enthusiastically embrace students from all corners of the world. With its lively cultural scene, esteemed academic offerings and avenues for personal .

For International Students: Your guide to surviving winter in Canada

It's not surprising that Canada is a popular study destination for international students, given its academic excellence, affordability, and vibrant culture. Additionally, Canadian universities are internationally recognised and provide a diverse range of courses in a variety of fields.

Studying abroad is the experience of living overseas in order to acquire a foreign education. It can take many forms – from a few weeks in a short course, to a four years’ program of full-time study.

While studying locally is the easier option, in the longer run studying abroad offers unique opportunities and experiences that cannot be found at home. For more information, read this article about whether to study abroad or locally.

Studying abroad offers a wide range of benefits, from inspiring a global mindset to helping you learn new skills and enhancing your career prospects. To read all about it, check our article about the benefits of studying abroad.

Studying abroad is a transformative experience of personal growth that helps you broaden your perspective, develop independence, self-confidence and a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures. To see what it’s like, meet some students who have made the move to study abroad with IDP.

Studying abroad is not as expensive as you may think! Use our cost of living calculator to estimate how much you will need to cover all your expenses as an international student. We connect you to over 5,100 scholarships across our partner university network. Reach out to us to explore your options.

We’ve Helped 1,000,000+ Newcomers Find Success in their Canadian Journey

+1.2 million Subscribers Since 2010

The “Prepare for Canada” program has helped thousands of prospective immigrants to prepare for success in Canada by delivering quality information focusing on job preparedness and settlement first steps.

Established Over 10 Years

We have been doing this for a long time. We are always thrilled to get feedback from successful newcomers.

Proven Track Record

Based on a survey conducted in 2017: 67% of our audience were employed within the first year Over 50% employed in their field!

Who Should Register for Our Program?

If you have applied to come to Canada or have landed already, our Settling In Canada resources are for you.

Our program is available for anyone who has any of the following documents:

  • Confirmation of Permanent residence
  • Canadian Visa pick up letter
  • Request for medical examination letter
  • Passport request letter
  • Canadian visa
  • IRCC invitation letter to obtain pre-arrival services
  • Invitation to apply for permanent residence
  • Unique Client Identifier