Resources For Immigrants

Welcome to Canada! We hope you'll consider working in our dynamic oil and gas industry. As you make your career decisions, think about working with us.

Here's why:

• Skills and attitude matter. As our workforce diversifies, equality and integration are becoming the norm.
• Your credentials are important. We need skilled people so we are working hard to have international credentials recognized here in Canada.
• You can have a long and rewarding career. Oil and gas will be a big part of our lifestyles for decades to come.
• Flexibility is growing. A range of positions, schedules and benefit plans can help you balance your work and family responsibilities.
• In the oilpatch, learning never ends. We strongly support learning programs that help our employees become more confident, safe, innovative and productive.

• Contact an immigrant serving agency in your province for employment and settlement assistance in Canada. Also check out our list below for additional services and new immigrant links.
• Workers in the oil and gas industry must be proficient in the English language in order to work safely and efficiently. Workers should be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English, and have good literacy skills. Have your English assessed and get training if required. See the Language Assessment and Training resources listed below.
• You likely have many years of experience gained from working in your home country and it is important to understand Canadian standards, regulations and codes of conduct for your profession. Have your credentials assessed and get training if required. Demonstrating Canadian equivalencies and obtaining the right training / education could help in securing employment in the oil and gas sector. See the Credentials Assessment resources listed below.
• If your profession is regulated, find out what requirements you need to meet to work in Canada. Some jobs require accreditation, professional memberships and licensing. Use the Working in Canada Tool to see if your occupation is regulated.
• If you are in a skilled trade, check to see if you qualify for immigration to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class. You can also contact the local apprenticeship authority in the region you plan to settle in for additional requirements you need to meet in order to work in your trade.
• Contact your local Service Canada Centre or Citizenship and Immigration Canada for assistance on employment, job search, immigration, work permits and more.
• If you decide to apply for jobs in Canada, ensure that you are using a resume and cover letter format that employers in Canada recognize. It's generally not advised to include photos or personal information on your resume (especially social security information, photographs of yourself, gender, familial or religious affiliations, passport documents, etc.). For more information on resume writing, visit our Cover Letters and Resume Tips page.
• Finally, check out our article: Immigrant Job Seekers: Learning to Overcome Obstacles - to help you stay focused and motivated on your way to a career in oil and gas!

Immigrant Serving Agencies

Immigrant-serving agencies help newcomers to Canada with such services as English language training, job search, employment assistance and settlement services.

British Columbia

• Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies
• Looking Ahead Gateway to Employment for Immigrants in BC
• Success BC - Fort St. John
• Welcome BC

Alberta

• Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies
• Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional Careers
• Calgary Career Connect
• Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council
  

Saskatchewan

• Moose Jaw Multicultural Council
• Regina Open Door Society
• Saskatoon Open Door Society

Manitoba

• Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council
• Success Skills Centre
• Immigrant Tool Box

Ontario

• Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
• Settlement.org
• Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)

Québec

• Table de concertation des organismes au service des personnes réfugiées et immigrantes

Nova Scotia

• Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association

New Brunswick

• Immigrant and Refugee Support Centre
• Multicultural Association of Fredericton

Prince Edward Island

• PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Association for New Canadians
• Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council

Immigrating to Canada

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• Come to Canada Assessment Tool
  
• Working in Canada Tool
• Going to Canada Immigration Portal
• An Essential Workbook for Newcomers - Before You Begin
• Gateway to Careers

Language Assessment and Training

• The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program
• English Language Services for Adults (ELSA)

Credentials Assessment

• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
• Engineers Canada
• Foreign Credentials Referral Office
• International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS)

Finding Work

• Integration-Net's Infocentre
• Centre for Skilled and Internationally Trained Professionals (CSITP)
  

There are many immigrants working in the oil and gas industry. To see just how diverse the industry is, read Day in the Life stories of real people in the petroleum sector. You could soon see your profile here too!