Should I stay or should I go home? Newcomer employment experiences in mid-sized Canadian cities
Abstract
Despite changes to Canadian immigration policy to address declining labour market outcomes, many highly educated immigrants still face challenges when searching for career-related employment. Interviews with newcomers in Edmonton, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba illustrate challenges and barriers in employment searching in Canada.
Notes
Integration timeline
- 3 months to 1 year post-arrival
Key findings
- Many participants experienced disillusionment due to differences in pre-arrival and post-arrival expectations of employment
- Many participants were surprised with the labour market barriers in Canada, and weren’t sure how to overcome them
Community organizations: n/a
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Key populations
- Newcomers to Edmonton or Winnipeg
Key recommendations
- Create more equitable policies surrounding international credential recognition
- Share more detailed information about potential employment opportunities and challenges upon arrival
-
Develop anti-racism initiatives against hiring
Locations
- Edmonton
- Alberta
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Open access – No
