World Skills Employment Centre
Kickstart your Career in Canada
Enhancing newcomers’ economic integration since 1997
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:
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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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Celebrating the launch of the Credential Recognition Program (CRP)
November 7, 2023
Newcomers with career paths in regulated fields including the Skilled Trades, who are seeking to have their credentials recognized, undertaking…
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Immigration Minister hosts press conference at World Skills Employment Centre, discusses plans to improve immigration system
November 1, 2023
On Tuesday, October 31, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled the Strategic Immigration Review report…
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National Capital Commission (NCC) shares career opportunities with newcomers at recruitment event
October 31, 2023
The National Capital Council (NCC) recently welcomed more than 80 skilled immigrants to the NCC’s first-ever recruitment and networking event…
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World Skills Employment Centre Has Moved!
October 18, 2023
World Skills Employment Centre is excited to announce the opening of our new office at 237 Argyle Avenue!
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Arrive Prepared in Canada
August 22, 2023
Did you know that at World Skills, we help newcomers kick-start their Job Search journey before arriving in Canada? Making…
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Discover Exciting New Job Opportunities in the Self Storage Industry
July 10, 2023
Did you know that the Self-storage Industry offers remote jobs as well? Self-storage has become an increasingly popular industry in…
