Job Search Resources for Newcomers to Canada

At CIBC, we recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce by hiring employees with international education and work experience.

Our diversity policies and programs, including equitable hiring practices and an unbiased interview process, have helped us create a multicultural workforce that promotes cultural understanding throughout our organization.

We encourage qualified candidates to use the resources and information listed below to help find employment with CIBC.

Foreign credentials assessment

CIBC is committed to removing barriers to employment for newcomers to Canada by partnering with World Education Services (WES), a not-for-profit credential evaluation service. WES works to integrate newcomers educated in foreign countries into professional settings by determining the Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

We encourage all internationally trained applicants to have their academic credentials evaluated early in the recruitment process. To see a list of agencies offering similar services in Canada, please visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.

Applying to CIBC

To learn how to effectively communicate your education, skills and work experience in your job application and interview, review our resume writing and interviewing tips.

To find out about upcoming opportunities at CIBC, check out our diversity recruiting calendar and current job postings.

Language training and assessments

Your ability to communicate your strengths and to provide strong examples of previous related experiences is essential to a successful interview. Various services are available to ensure your knowledge of the English language is business ready.

The Canada Language Council is responsible for guaranteeing the quality of English and French language programs in Canada. Before signing up for a language course, review the Council's list of approved programs. You can also visit the Government of Canada's list of language instruction centres for newcomers to Canada.

Organizations to help you

Many agencies are available to help newcomers. These agencies can provide career advice, assist you in securing employment and help you to get job ready. To see a list of agencies in your local community, visit Citizen and Immigration Canada.

Skills International is an online resume database that brings together pre-screened, internationally trained individuals with employers who need their skills. Skills International works with community agencies to help job-ready immigrants find secure employment in their field. Locate agencies in your region that can help you register with Skills International.

Mentoring

Mentors are people with business knowledge and experience that are well established in their careers. Mentors set learning goals and help the mentee create an action plan, while encouraging the growth of skills and attitudes to promote career development.

The Mentoring Partnership is an alliance of community agencies that offer occupation-specific mentoring to skilled immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area. Mentees generally have the language, knowledge and business experience to succeed in the workplace, but need help getting their foot in the door. To learn more, visit The Mentoring Partnership. You can also ask your local agencies about mentoring programs available in your region.

Internships

CIBC participates as a host employer with Career Bridge, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, that offers paid internships to internationally qualified recent immigrants to Canada. Visit Career Bridge for more information and to apply to this innovative program.

Learn how CIBC can help newcomers with their banking needs.