Employment Services

New to Canada and ready to take the first step in your career? Start your career journey with IWC!

At the Immigrants Working Centre (IWC), we help jobseekers entering the Canadian workforce enhance their qualifications and increase their chances of landing their ideal job. As a newcomer-serving organization, we specialize in preparing immigrants to navigate the local job market and leverage their skills and expertise effectively.

Our team of Employment Counsellors offers comprehensive services, including guidance on workplace culture and preparation to meet local expectations, ensuring jobseekers are ready for success in their careers

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Employment Counselling

As Hamilton’s only newcomer-focused agency, our team is committed to see you through your journey from job seeker to employee!

Working daily with newcomers of diverse educational and occupational experiences, our team of industry experts includes counsellors with specialties in:

Career Action Plans

Work with our Employment Team to develop a personalized job plan suited to your unique needs. Outline your goals, create an action plan and gain confidence in your job search!

Targeted Resumes

Use your experience and skills to create a personalized, industry-specific resume. Show your skills, impress Canadian employers and get one stop closer to landing that job!

Interview Preparation

Learn how to impress Canadian employers with your knowledge and professionalism in both in-person and online interviews! Contact us today to book an intake assessment with our Employment Team.

WorkLink

Our WorkLink program is an employment-focused language class, designed to assist you in launching your career in Canada. Whether you are entering a new career or looking to land a job in your new home, WorkLink provides you with the tools and skills to necessary to succeed in the Canadian workplace.

Courses are delivered full-time, in person and last from 6-7 weeks. Read below to learn more about some of the target occupations:

Full-Time WorkLink Courses

By participating in our full-time WorkLink course, you will learn:

Skilled Trades Support

Careers in the skilled trades are in-demand and offer a wide range of rewarding opportunities. If you have international experience in a regulated trade, you may qualify to get your license in Ontario without completing an apprenticeship.

Our team can assist you with:

By working with our team, you will receive expert guidance on navigating the certification process for compulsory trades.

Get support with:

To take the next step in your career, contact our team today!

Email: skilledtrades@iwchamilton.ca

Phone: 905-529-5209 x 1249

WES Gateway – Credential Assessment Services

Did you know that we are a referral partner for the WES Gateway program?

If you completed your studies in Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, Ukraine or Venezuela and can’t access your official school documents, you may qualify for the program.

As a partner of this program, our Employment Team can assist you with the application process. They will review your eligibility and guide you to submit documents for evaluation.