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How do I find a job in Canada?

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Searching for a job in a new country can feel daunting. Get job-ready by preparing a Canadian-style resume and cover letter ahead of time. Remember that most Canadian employers will want to know if you are legally allowed to work in Canada. This often translates to being a permanent resident (PR), having a work permit, being an international student who is allowed to work in Canada, being the spouse of an international student, or being a Canadian citizen.Search job websites: This is a good starting point for many job opportunities. Popular sites include the Canadian government’s Job Bank, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Monster, and Workopolis. Network and volunteer: As many as 65-85 per cent of jobs aren’t posted online. Networking or volunteering is one way to tap into Canada’s hidden job market. LinkedIn is an excellent tool to connect with other people in your industry. Look for a mentor: A mentor can provide advice and coaching on the local job market, grow your professional network, and help find career opportunities. Immigrant-serving organizations: Government funded organizations such as ACCES Employment and COSTI can help newcomers find employment. Many of these organizations also organize job fairs. Contact employment agencies and recruiters: Specialized employment agencies and recruiters can help you find a job in your field. Search for recruiters on LinkedIn or through a web search. Some of the top employment agencies in Canada include Robert Half, Randstad Canada, and Hays Canada. Tip: Beware of any employment agencies or recruiters who ask you to pay a fee in exchange for helping you find work. Learn more about common scams.

How do I work in Canada?

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Foreign nationals will need a work permit to be allowed to work in Canada. However, sometimes you may be eligible to work in Canada without a work permit. There are two types of work permits:Open work permit: This allows you to work for any employer in Canada and you can only get an open work permit in specific situations.Employer-specific work permit: Also called a closed work permit specifies the name of the employer you can work for, location, and for how long you can work. The other way individuals from other countries can legally work in Canada is to apply for International Experience Canada (IEC) which is also known as a Working Holiday Visa. Learn more about IEC, check eligibility, and get information on processing times and fees on the government website. International students in Canada may also be eligible to work. Some study permits list a condition that says you’re allowed to work on- or off-campus while in school. However, once you graduate, you’ll need to apply for a work permit in Canada or apply for a Post-graduate Work Permit (PGWP), or apply for permanent residence.

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Shikha Bhuchar is a proactive, purpose-driven leader who is passionate about solving complex customer and community-based challenges. Her success can be attributed to her human-first approach, that when combined with her "big picture" strategic thinking and tactical know-how has enabled her to surpass goals and deliver meaningful results.

Shikha is co-founder and head of Arrive, a digital platform designed to help newcomers access the information and assistance they need to make a smoother transition to Canada. Arrive is one of the first organic ventures built in-house at RBC Ventures, an accelerator that’s focused on identifying and investing in opportunities to go beyond banking. In under two years, Arrive has helped over 50,000 newcomers settle and adjust to life in Canada. Shikha has presented this program at RBC’s Investor Day and her efforts with Arrive have achieved recognition in The Globe and Mail and Bloomberg, and contributed to Canadian Government’s recognition of RBC’s work in supporting newcomers beyond banking.

With over 10 years in financial services, Shikha's leadership encompasses a broad range of competencies and experiences from digital transformation, strategy development and program delivery. She has a proven track record in adding value through innovation, stakeholder management, product management, and data analytics. Her success is centred on building and fostering high performing teams through a participative and collaborative approach.

Shikha has her Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Toronto and a Masters of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management. She is a former International Rhythmic Gymnast having represented Team Canada. She now mentors and coaches young athletes, and is part of a contemporary dance team during her free time.

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Banking

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Networking

Mentoring

Data Analytics

Digital Transformation

Business Analysis

Project Management

Strategy Development

Business Administration

Education (4)

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management: M.B.A., Business Administration 2014

National University of Singapore / NUS: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 2013

Represented the Rotman School of Management on an International Exchange to the National University of Singapore (NUS)

University of Toronto - Scarborough: B.A., Strategic Management 2009

University of Toronto: Project Management Fundamentals Certificate, Project Management 2010

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COVID-19: ARRIVE HELPS NEWCOMERS

Immigrants of Toronto  online

2020-04-06

“I currently live in Toronto, Ontario, and my family is from India. We came to Canada when I was at the age of three. And I’ve been living in Toronto ever since.” – Shikha Bhuchar

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“We are here for you” – Arrive steps up resources to newcomers during COVID-19

RBC Ventures  online

2020-04-14

“COVID-19 has made everyone’s lives a little more stressful. We understand that as a newcomer, your situation may be more uncertain and all of us at Arrive are here for you,” said Shikha Bhuchar, co-founder at Arrive. “We have two objectives right now: to inform and to help...”

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From the founders: Launching the Arrive campaign

Arrive

2019-05-28

We will officially kick off the Arrive campaign at our exciting inaugural launch event on May 28th in Toronto! The evening begins with lightning talks from RBC leadership, key newcomer support organizations, and the Ministry of Immigration.

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