Newcomer tips
Opening a bank account as a newcomer
The ID you need, your right to open a bank account, low-cost and free accounts, direct deposit and void cheques, and how to avoid fees and scams.
Guides for your first job
Practical guides for finding and starting your first job in British Columbia and Ontario.
Newcomer tips
Canadian workplace basics: what most employers expect
Everyday expectations at a Canadian job: being on time, calling in sick, asking questions, breaks, teamwork, feedback, and small talk with coworkers.
Newcomer tips
Free job search help in the GTA
Free job search help in the GTA, Brampton and Peel: Employment Ontario, newcomer agencies with help in Chinese and Punjabi, libraries, and youth programs.
Newcomer tips
Free job search help in Metro Vancouver
Where to get free job search help in Metro Vancouver: WorkBC Centres, newcomer agencies with help in Chinese and Punjabi, public libraries, and youth programs.
Newcomer tips
How to get a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Who can apply for a SIN, the documents you need, applying online, in person or by mail, SINs for temporary residents, and how to keep your number safe.
Newcomer tips
Your first job in Canada as a newcomer
New to Canada? Get your SIN, learn what your permit allows, write a Canadian-style resume, and find free settlement and job help in BC and Ontario.