World Skills Employment Centre
Kickstart your Career in Canada
Enhancing newcomers’ economic integration since 1997
We offer resources and support for newcomers in Ottawa and Canadian employers who wish to fill their labour market gaps
The World Skills Job Board is currently undergoing a redesign and will remain unavailable until Summer 2025.
Le site World Skills Job Board fait actuellement l’objet d’une refonte et restera indisponible jusqu’à l’été 2025.
What We Do for Newcomers
Founded by Local Agencies Serving Immigrants, a coalition of settlement agencies in Ottawa, World Skills is a non-profit employment centre dedicated exclusively to the employment needs of newcomers and to the needs of the local labour market. We help newcomers integrate into the workforce through employment competency building, job search training and support, cultural competency building and language training.
We connect talented newcomers to employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. We partner with employers to help them meet their labour market needs by understanding their business requirements, finding and pre-screening internationally trained newcomers.
Take Charge of Your Career in Canada
Discover the various programs, tools and resources World Skills offers to newcomers.
- Job Search Support
- Enhanced Language Training
- Access to Employment Opportunities
- Settlement Online Pre-Arrival Services
- Talent to Employment Matching Services
- Corporate Mentorship Programs
Not Sure Where to Start?
Contact us today to learn more about our programs, newcomer support services and volunteer opportunities.
World Skills Employment Centre
Securing a job is one of the most important steps to immigrating to a new country. Our exclusive job board offers newcomers the opportunity to start their careers in Canada. If you are a newcomer, see what opportunities are available today by becoming a client to receive access to our job board. If you are an employer, seek talented individuals who are eager to find employment by connecting with our Employer Engagement team at employer @ ottawa-worldskills.org
Here are some of our popular programs for Newcomers:
See What People Have to Say About World Skills
What We Do For Employers
Discover how your business can hire skilled immigrants and play a key role in successfully integrating them into our economy and society.
World Skills is your Strategic Partner. We collaborate with employers in all sectors. We offer them an array of services to meet their recruitment needs, and support their goal of being a diverse and inclusive employer.
We help them enhance their ability to recruit, hire, onboard and retain skilled and talented internationally trained professionals.
Hire Skilled Newcomers Who Will Bring Value To Your Business
Explore the programs, tools and resources World Skills offers to employers for effective hiring of newcomers:
- Targeted Recruitment Events
- Coaching and Networking Events
- Corporate Mentorship, Circle of Champions and Cross-Cultural Training
- Employer Connections
World Skills’ Pool of Internationally Trained Candidates
There are more than 1,000 internationally trained individuals in our inventory ready for your full-time, contract or internship position. We work with talent in accounting, administration, architecture, business management, construction, customer service representatives, education, engineering, finance, hospitality, human resources, IT, research and development, sales, science, social science and tourism.
Here are some of our popular programs for Employers:
Upcoming Events
World Skills hosts a combination of online and in-person events weekly to accommodate the needs of newcomer job seekers through our programs. Frequently visit this page to keep updated with events.
What You Can Do to Make a Difference
There is More than One Way to Contribute
By donating to World Skills Employment Center you allow us to fund programs that help newcomers get jobs and integrate into our community faster.
- Give a gift of Honour or a Legacy donation
- Become a Monthly Donor
- Donate Product or Supplies
Become a Volunteer and Make a World of Difference
- Gaining Canadian work experience in a supportive environment
- Practicing and developing your skills
- Directly impacting the community
- Expanding your professional network
- Meeting new people, making friends and building your connections.
Interested in becoming a volunteer at World Skills? Register by completing our Volunteer Application Form and sending it to volunteer@ottawa-worldskills.org.
News
Catch the Latest World Skills Updates
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World Skills Navigates Funding Cuts: Adapting to Continue Supporting Newcomers
March 27, 2025
At World Skills Employment Centre, our mission has always been to empower newcomers by providing the tools, resources, and support…
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Celebrating Five Years of Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs
February 3, 2025
On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, the Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub (ONE Hub) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Alumni Networking Event,…
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Launch of the RBC Newcomer Mentorship Program
January 14, 2025
Firstly, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Newcomer Mentorship for Future Leaders in Banking & Finance, a…
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Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub Incubation Program Recap!
October 17, 2024
ONE Hub Incubation Program Recap! On August 1st, 2024, the Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub hosted a Pitch Networking Event to…
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Honouring Our 25th Anniversary Commitment with a Tree Planting Event
October 4, 2024
Honouring Our 25th Anniversary Commitment with a Tree Planting Event! 🌳🌲 Today, October 3, 2024, the World Skills Employment Centre…
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World Skills 7th Annual Job Fair: Seizing Ottawa’s Global Talent
October 3, 2024
On September 25th, 2024, World Skills hosted its 7th Annual Job Fair, bringing together 40 employers and 824 job seekers…
