Canadian Career and Culture: Job Search Guide for Breaking Into the Canadian Market

In this week’s issue

• Job Search Guide for Breaking Into the Canadian Market

• Phrases to Disagree Respectfully at Work

• 3 Apps That Help You Save on Groceries in Canada

• Newcomer-Friendly Job Listings

Career Corner

Job Search Guide for Breaking Into the Canadian Market

When it comes to restarting your career in Canada, it can be tough to convey your value through your CV alone.

That’s why we liked Austin Belcak’s story. He went from working in medical sales in North Carolina to landing a tech role at Microsoft in New York with no formal experience in the field.

And while he wasn’t a newcomer to Canada, his approach can work if you’re trying to break into a new industry or country. Here are four of his tips:

1. Get specific about your goal

Before applying, get clear on what you’re aiming for. Choose a job title, confirm the Canadian equivalent, and look up the NOC code. When you know the roles, industries, and even locations you’re targeting, you can focus your energy on building the right skills and story.

2. Find people who’ve landed what you want

Use LinkedIn to search for people who match your goals—specific job titles, industries, and even salary ranges. Focus on those who made a similar transition (career switch or immigration) and learn how they did it.

3. Build your own experience

If you don’t yet meet the “Canadian experience” requirement, create it. Take a relevant course, volunteer for a local business, or offer your skills to a nonprofit. Prove results, not just credentials.

4. Show your value before you're hired

In interviews, go beyond talking. Present a short proposal or case study showing how you'd contribute. A simple 3–5 slide deck with ideas tailored to the company can set you apart.

It’s not about waiting to be chosen—it’s about building a case that’s hard to ignore.

Learn the Lingo

Phrases to Disagree Respectfully at Work

Disagreements at work are bound to happen, and when they’re handled respectfully, they can actually be a good thing.

It’s healthy to challenge ideas, ask questions, and make sure everyone understands each other.

In a recent post, writer Dora Vanourek shared some helpful ways to disagree without creating tension. A few of her phrases stood out to us, especially for multicultural and collaborative workplaces like many in Canada.

Instead of diving into your counterpoint, try asking:

✅ “Help me understand how you reached that conclusion.”

This slows things down and shows curiosity rather than confrontation.

When conversations get tense, bring it back to a shared purpose with:

✅ “Let’s pause. What’s our shared goal?”

We also like:

✅ “Let’s explore the data together.”

It shifts the focus away from personal opinions and toward a common reference point.

Sometimes you may agree with part of someone’s idea, but not all. Try:

✅ “I agree with [point X], and I’d add...”

This approach validates their contribution and builds from it.

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Canadian Culture

3 Apps That Help You Save on Groceries in Canada
From a recent Chatelaine article

For newcomers adjusting to life in Canada, every dollar counts. Here are some apps that make it easier to save money on fresh produce, meals, and more while also helping reduce food waste.

Too Good To Go
Grab surprise bags of surplus food (meals, baked goods, produce) from thousands of restaurants and stores across Canada at a fraction of the cost.

Flashfood
Find discounted groceries nearing their best-before dates at over 1,000 supermarkets nationwide. Perfect for last-minute deals!

FoodHero
Available in Quebec and New Brunswick, this app offers surplus food from Metro and IGA stores with fresh deals added twice daily.

Newcomer-Friendly Job Listings

• Pharmacy Aide, Surrey, BC

• Construction Worker, Winnipeg, MB

• Transportation Manager, Mississauga, ON

• Family Doctor, Winnipeg, MB

• Manufacturing Operations Manager, Mississauga, ON

• Physiotherapist, Various locations

• Welder, Ayr, ON

• Veterinarian, Timmins, ON

• EEG (Electroencephalograph) Technician, London, ON

• Accountant, Toronto, ON