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COVID-19 travel restrictions are currently being implemented for all travelling to Canada. Canadian citizens and permanent residents continue to be permitted to enter Canada, subject to health screening measures. As a temporary worker, you’re exempted from travel restrictions if you’re coming for a non-discretionary purpose.
As you might have seen in the news and on social media, Canada is in need of Filipino workers. There are those who are skeptical about what they have heard and seen. However, you better believe it but still be cautious about those job postings. From the Philippines, hopeful OFWs can apply for a job bound for Canada through several POEA-accredited recruitment agencies.
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Since 2004, Canada has become home to thousands of Filipinos. In the year 2013, there was an estimate of 30,000 Filipinos who have acquired a permanent residency status in Canada and 40,000 OFWs who have acquired work permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
The number of hopeful OFWs is increasing each year. Are you one of them? As of May 2019, manpower recruitment agencies based in the Philippines are in need of machinists, caregivers, draftsmen, assemblers, industrial meat cutters (butchers), workers farm general, auto denters, pork production technicians, welders, painters, front desk agents, grocery clerks, cooks, and a lot more. Visit the POEA Job Vacancies page for an updated listing. http://www.poea.gov.ph/cgi-bin/JobVacancies/jobsByCty.asp
You don’t necessarily need to go through an agency to find a job in Canada. The CIC’s Work in Canada page has everything you need to know about the hiring process in the Canadian job market. However, it is definitely not easy. Before you proceed on working with an agency for a job in Canada, you should spend some time doing research about the agencies and reading on the process of hiring a foreign worker in Canada. Visit the CIC Work in Canada site. https://www.canada.ca/en/work-canada.html
If you have decided to work with an agency, you’d be glad to know that Canada is a No Placement Fee Country. According to the statement released by the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, licensed recruitment agencies are not allowed to charge recruitment or placement fees to OFWs bound to countries that prohibit collection of such fees. Agencies that will be found charging placement fees to Filipino workers bound to ‘no placement fee countries’ will experience license cancellation.
POEA Listing as of March 2021
| ELECTROMECHANIC | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/9/2021 |
| LABORER IN WOOD PROCESSING | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/9/2021 |
| LANDSCAPER | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/9/2021 |
| MACHINIST | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/9/2021 |
| OPERATOR MACHINE | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/9/2021 |
| CLEANER SPECIALIZED | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/8/2021 |
| CLEANER SPECIALIZED | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/8/2021 |
| MECHANIC TRUCK TRAILER | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 3/8/2021 |
| SERVER FOOD AND BEVERAGE | PHILSTAR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP (FORMERLY J STAR INTL PROMOTION INC) | 3/8/2021 |
| SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICE | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 3/8/2021 |
| MANAGER ASSISTANT | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 3/5/2021 |
| WORKER FARM HOG | JOBSGLOBAL.COM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INC (FORMERLY HYACINTH PROMOTIONS INC) | 3/5/2021 |
| ATTENDANT FOOD COUNTER | 1ST DYNAMIC PERSONNEL RESOURCES INC. | 3/4/2021 |
| CAREGIVER | FIL-HR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES SPECIALIST CORP. | 3/3/2021 |
| CLEANER SPECIALIZED | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/3/2021 |
| HOUSEKEEPER | INTERNATIONAL STAFFING ORGANIZATION INC | 3/3/2021 |
| MECHANIC MOTORCYCLE | 1ST DYNAMIC PERSONNEL RESOURCES INC. | 3/3/2021 |
| NURSE AID | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 3/3/2021 |
| REPAIRER AUTO BODY | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 3/3/2021 |
| SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICE | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/3/2021 |
| TECHNICIAN PORK PRODUCTION | STAFFHOUSE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORPORATION (FORMERLY STAFFHOUSE RESOURC | 3/2/2021 |
| MACHINIST | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/1/2021 |
| SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICE | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/1/2021 |
| TECHNICIAN APIARY | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/1/2021 |
| WORKER FARM GENERAL | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 3/1/2021 |
| COOK | FINEST ASIA RESOURCES INC (FOR FILIPINO ARAB RESOURCES INC) | 2/26/2021 |
| CAREGIVER | 1ST DYNAMIC PERSONNEL RESOURCES INC. | 2/24/2021 |
| MECHANIC MARINE | 1ST DYNAMIC PERSONNEL RESOURCES INC. | 2/24/2021 |
| MECHANIC TRUCK TRAILER | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 2/24/2021 |
| PAINTER AUTO | 1ST DYNAMIC PERSONNEL RESOURCES INC. | 2/24/2021 |
| CLERK PARTS | 1ST DYNAMIC PERSONNEL RESOURCES INC. | 2/23/2021 |
| MACHINIST/MOLD MAKER | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 2/23/2021 |
| MECHANIC TRUCK TRAILER | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 2/23/2021 |
| WORKER COMPOSITE | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 2/23/2021 |
| CAREGIVER | METRO GLOBAL SEARCH INTERNATIONAL NETWORK CORP | 2/22/2021 |
| WELDER PRODUCTION | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/22/2021 |
| WELDER PRODUCTION | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/22/2021 |
| WELDER PRODUCTION | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/22/2021 |
| WELDER PRODUCTION | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/22/2021 |
| CAREGIVER | TREASURE OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC. | 2/19/2021 |
| SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICE | NEW LIFE OPPORTUNITIES PLACEMENT AGENCY INC | 2/19/2021 |
| CUTTER INDUSTRIAL MEAT | MAGSAYSAY GLOBAL SERVICES ,INC.( FOR:MLI RESOURCES INC.) | 2/17/2021 |
| TECHNICIAN SWINE | MAGSAYSAY GLOBAL SERVICES ,INC.( FOR:MLI RESOURCES INC.) | 2/17/2021 |
| CLEANER CARPET | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 2/16/2021 |
| CLEANER LIGHT DUTY | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/15/2021 |
| COOK | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/15/2021 |
| COOK | PHILSTAR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORP (FORMERLY J STAR INTL PROMOTION INC) | 2/11/2021 |
| WORKER FOUNDRY | 10TH STORY PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC. | 2/11/2021 |
| ATTENDANT FOOD COUNTER | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 2/10/2021 |
| BARBER | FIL-HR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES SPECIALIST CORP. | 2/10/2021 |
| ATTENDANT HOUSEKEEPING ROOM | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/8/2021 |
| BUTCHER | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 2/8/2021 |
| SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICE | MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS INC | 2/8/2021 |
| BARBER | FIL-HR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES SPECIALIST CORP. | 2/4/2021 |
| CAREGIVER | FIL-HR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES SPECIALIST CORP. | 2/4/2021 |
| MECHANIC TRUCK TRAILER | EDI STAFFBUILDERS INTERNATIONAL INC | 2/4/2021 |
| SUPERVISOR FOOD SERVICE | INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC (IPAMS) | 2/4/2021 |
| CUTTER INDUSTRIAL MEAT | INTERNATIONAL STAFFING ORGANIZATION INC | 2/3/2021 |
| CAREGIVER | STAR EXPRESS PLACEMENT INC (STAR EXPRESS PLACEMENT & PROMOTION INC) | 2/1/2021 |
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TIPS to avoid scammers:
RESEARCH. Make sure to do your due diligence in finding an accredited recruitment agency. At the very least, make sure that the agencies you are looking into are listed on the POEA website.
ASK AROUND. Get advices and recommendations from friends and online forums. Try to join groups of the same interest and ask people.
DO THE LEGWORK. Once you have selected one, the best and safest way to go about it is to visit the agency office yourself to confirm the status of the job posting. It is highly advisable to bring your complete documents so you can pass your documents as soon as you get the confirmation.
SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND PRIORITIES. See if the job vacancy truly fit to your work experience and qualification. Inquire about the job from the agency including the description, requirements, salary, location and time frame.
IF IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT MIGHT NOT BE LEGIT. Do not make any transactions to individual personnel who appear to be sketchy because they might just be pretending to be an agent of a recruitment agency. Also, never make transactions outside the office of the agencies. POEA shared on their official facebook page www.facebook.com/poea.gov.ph/ guidelines on how to detect if the job is legit or a scam.
Job Websites for Canadian Jobs
If you decide to try doing it yourself (without the help of an agency), you can try to search for jobs in Canada online. There are three recommended online job websites on which you can start your pursuit for a legitimate job offer in Canada.
JobStreet.com.ph – You can also find POEA-accredited overseas jobs in this website.
JobBank.gc.ca – This is the official job website of the Government of Canada. Explore the site to find out all you need to know about the job you are eyeing including the required education and work experience, the wage, and job market trends.
GreatAuPair.com – This is a job website to check out if you would like to apply as nannies, assistants and senior care personnel.
As soon as you have found an employer, you have basically 60% of way to your dream of working and migrating to Canada!
Never give up and persevere. With enough prayers and hard work, you will get there. The difficulties along the way will just make you stronger and diligent for the challenges that the life in Canada might surprise you with.
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