How can employment agencies help me find a job in Alberta?
Categories: Job Hunting
Employment agencies are sometimes known as temp agencies. They can be a great way to get a new career started in Alberta.
Employment agencies are almost always private companies. Their job is to find you a job! Employment agencies seldom offer jobs within their own organization. Instead, they specialize in placing applicants in other companies.
There are many different kinds of employment agencies. Some agencies specialize in particular sectors or industries. For example, there are specific employment agencies for people working in medicine. There are employment agencies that specialize in finding temporary work for their applicants (temp agencies,) and agencies that specialize in finding permanent positions. Some employment agencies are referred to as “headhunters.” They usually specialize in finding high-level and executive jobs for suitable clients.
How employment agencies can help
Newcomers to Alberta often arrive with no contacts and no network for job hunting. This can be a barrier to finding fulfilling work. Employment agencies can help you to find a job in your field, gain experience and contacts, and jump-start a career faster than by networking. Remember, it’s their job to find you a job!
What to watch for
You should never pay money to an employment agency up front. Employment agencies make money by charging employers to fill vacant positions. They do not charge job applicants. There are some headhunting firms that require payment from applicants, but only after suitable jobs have been found and started for their applicants.
Always make sure that any employment agency you choose to get involved with can actually help you get a job in your field. While many agencies specialize in certain industries, there are just as many that fill general positions that may not be helpful in starting a new career in Alberta.
You can search a directory of employment agencies in Alberta here.
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I’m an Optometrist based in the Philippines.. I understand that I may no work as a doctor in your country and i’m very willing to work as an Optician or an Ophthalmologist’s assistant, whichever may be applicable or available and take the necessary regulatory exams if required. Can you help me find an employer who would also provide for me a work visa?
I am a clinical Biochemist, I need a job in a hospital laboratory.
I’am a cook in a restaurant here in Iraq.I came from the Philippines. Please help me to find a job in canada.I have also relatives there,living in vancouver.Thanks
Hi, I’m a painter, 28 years old man and am looking a job in Canada. Thanks.
me and my wife are BS computer science graduate.. also we finished a live-in CARE GIVING COURSE in the philipinnes.. PLEASE help us to use our knowledge & skills in Caregiving. PLease help us find an employer…. we are serious to work in canada.
Me and my husband are seeking for a job. I am a sales/adminstrator clerk and my husband finish his electrical engineering course here in the Philippines. Please help us find an employer we are very serious to work in canada.
I recently graduated from college in Scotland with a HND in Accounting and now work in a Chartered Accountants office, gaining experience in preparing final account for sole traders and Ltd companies. I am seeking employment in Alberta. Please help as we are serious about a move to Canada and a new life for our children
Hi… I am an Electrician and i have a 12+ years of experience. I am finding a job in alberta so please help me
I am currently an expat occupying a management position in marketing. My family and I are looking at returning to Canada.
If there are any possibilities to meet with interested companies/people I will be in Calgary in mid January 2009. Otherwise you can drop me an email and we can initiate contact before Jan.
Regards
Optometric assistant/receptionist..In canada..Do you hire filipinos?I work as optical branch supervisor in charge in customer service..9yrs working experience in optical field..Cv available upon request..Thanks!
Hi, I am a BSC- Management graduate and currently working as a bank teller here in the Philippines.
I heared that Alberta Canada is currently in need of Hotel workers & etc. I am very much interested to work as a hotel worker in any position. Please help me to find an employer in Alberta I am very serious to work there.
Thank you very much.
Hi, I am a Hotel & restaurant managemnt graduate and currently working as a front office clerk here in Boracay Island, Philippines. I have also an experience as a room attendant for 2 years.
I am veru serious to work in Canada.
Please help me to find an employer.
Thank you very much
Hi I saw your adds. And i want to ask help if you have a job available for my boyfriend. He is currently working as Chef in Singapore.
I’m presently working here in Red Deer Alberta. And we want to be together.
Hope you can find him a job related to his experience and an employer that can hired him. He is interested in working here at Canada.
Hope to hear from you soon and thanks in advance.
my husband is an Overseas Filipino Worker in Saudi Arabia, a Skilled worker he drives heavy equipment vehicle and he is also a mechanic, pls help him to find job in alberta canada, thank you
Hi, I am a registered pharmacist here in the philippines & my husband is a registered nurse. We want to work in Alberta. At present, We both work ing in an office.Me as an account manager & my husband as a supervisor.I know we can’t work there as a pharmacist & nurse but can u help us find a job. Thank u!
Hi there, I am currently seeking employment for myself and my partner. We are currently living in the UK and are permanent British residents. I am currently working in the travel & tourism industry and have experience in management, ive also worked in the hospitality industry.My partner is currently working in the construction industry. We would love to have the opportunity to come and work in Canada, so if you are looking for hard working candidates who are commited and trustworthy, please contact us on email.
Thank you
hi i live in ontario but wanna move to alberta if there r any constrution in june so if there is please contact me
Hi. My name is ankit .I am appearing for my 10+2. I just want to know that what requirments i have to pay to work and study in abroad in thd future .How can i prepare for this .Please show me the way. Thank you
Hello and Good Day, I am looking for a job in Alberta as a Technical support for hardware and network. I have an 8 year experience here in Saudi Arabia working in the IT dept. I am a certified Comptia A + Certified and Microsoft as well. I can also work as a photocopier technician since I had experience in Kodak Phils. I am willing to work in Alberta Canada, anytime the opportunity comes. If you need my CV, I can send it to you right away, just contact me on my email add..
Thank You & Have A Nice Day
I’m from Philippines, I am currently working at The Regent Palms at Turks and Caicos Islands as a Massage Therapist for Almost 2 Yrs now. I’ve been doing this job since June 1999. I’m looking for a Job Anywhere In Canada. I’m a Hardworking and Trustworthy. Hope you could Help me..
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Hi, Can you give me information about the hireing outside Alberta, I have an Experience of Administrative Assiatant from K.S.A.
I will be very thankful you all.
If I live em mexico and want to be going to canada to work there that it is it that I have that do…. I wait and me you could alludar thank you very much..
I am residing in the philippines and have been working for 7 years already…i worked for 2 years in a reputable bank abd stayed for 4 years in an airline…i am hoping that someone would consider my application to work in Canada..
Hi. I;m a 28-year-old Filipino who would like to work in Canada as a customer representative. I have a background in insurance-customer service for 3 years in a reputable company and credit collector for 6 months.
hi im liana from the philippines and presently working here in saudi arabia as medical laboratory technician. Im interested and serious in working and settling in canada. I am willing to take any work suitable and applicable for me. how can i process my papers from here in saudi arabia going there in alberta.
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I have being worked at middle east for almost six years,and currently working Norzagara ,Bulacan Philippines as Plumber.i’m just a simple person have dream in life to be a good provider of my family and have a better education of my children.I heard that alberta need a skilled worker.I’m very much interested to work as a PLUMBER.Please help me to find an employer in alberta.I am very eager to work in Canada.Please contact my email: rick_snpedro@yahoo.com
i have been working here in toronto canada for 11mos as caregiver.since then i really wanted to find a job for my husband as a skilled worker.he has been working in toyota autoparts company in the philippines for 13yrs.he has knowledge with regards to industrial mechanic and production.hope you can find an employer for him. thank you very much..
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my name is Chad.currently working here in singapore in a construction company.-where doin the Uiversal Studio Singapore project by Resort World Sentosa.my contract will end early next year and am planning to moveout also here early next year and find a job on your respective country. i hope you can help me. please dont hesitate to contact my email ad if you need my qualifications. thanks very much.
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chad
Hi I am Bharat from Bharuch,Gujarat, INDIA, I am searching Instrument Technician job in Alberta, i have 18 years experience, Also I applied for Parment Resident for canada, as per canadian embasy-new delhi latter, I sent all necessary document to embassy,
I need job offer for the Instrument Technician/Mechnic job, if i have job offer from canada tan my file will be sucsess easily.
Hello my name is Francisco from Mexico I am searching for a job as a Electronic Technician I have experience in Designing electronic circuits, repairing electronic equipment, Calibrating test equipment and have 5 1/2 of experience, and also I have mechanic abilities repairing car’s and light trucks domestic and import with 4 years of experience changing, rebuilding engines, also can diagnose trouble code, and I need a job offer from a Canadian company to be able to live in Canada my email is fsotelo_79@yahoo.com.
Thank you
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hi! im joel tayao,29yrs. of age,a filipino national and looking for a restaurant jobs in canada.i am currently working here in iraq as a company cook in REEDinc.i hve a tourist visa to united states but i want to work in canada.i hve 4 years experience in the kitchen and flexible in any categories. ANYBODY CAN HELP ME PLEASE?