Canada is looking for workers, and with over 1 million job opportunities currently available in the country, it’s a gold mine for foreigners to live and work in Canada. While many of these jobs require qualifications in some form, such as university degrees or apprenticeship certificates for trades, many jobs in Canada require no previous experience even with a qualification.
1. Care Giver
Companies like Home Instead will provide on-the-job training and valuable experience. Home Instead Senior Care is an institution that offers a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to age in the comfort of a home and face the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion. While job ads will mention whether experience is required or not, they’ll also stipulate what will be required of you. For example, to become a caregiver for Home Instead without work experience you’ll need:
- To have a valid driver’s license and car insurance
- Be communicable in English or French, be patient and friendly.
Pass a background check and have clear police record
2. Dishwasher
Compass Group Canada is a massive food service industry that hires 1000s of employees. They supply schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps, military installations, and other locations with their services. They conduct business in Canada in all major cities as well as in more than 50 other countries.
The company is willing to train successful candidates on the job. Additionally, work benefits will be granted. The successful candidate must have:
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- A valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent is required.
- Previous dishwashing experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with industrial washing machines is preferred but not required.
- Capability to work well under duress
- Physical fitness to perform the duties of the position
3. Kitchen Helper
Assist in the well-known establishment at Max’s Restaurant – Cuisine of the Philippines in Vancouver. No experience or education is required. You’ll have to:
- Take orders from customers.
- Dishwashing
- General cleaning
- Special handling of food
A job like this in the food service industry can be a big stepping stone for anyone looking to build a career in restaurant management, as a chef, host or produce handler. The on-the-job training will be beneficial to climbing the career ladder.
4. Room Attendant
Hyatt Regency Vancouver is a leader in the hotel industry. A job in the housekeeping department such as this one doesn’t require experience and on-the-job training is provided. A Room Attendant is in charge of cleaning all guest rooms, performing Hyatt service standards with all internal and external guests, and keeping the room attendant carts, service areas, and closets clean. Some benefits include:
- Hyatt worldwide offers discounted lodging accommodations.
- Food and beverage discounts
- Tuition assistance
Excellent professional development and training
4. Exhibit Cleaner
Work for the Ontario Science Centre with this opportunity. The Ontario Science Centre is seeking highly motivated individuals to clean, dust, wash, and maintain exhibits, specialty items, prototypes, and structures for large shows and projects.
While no previous experience is required for this position, you may need to meet the following to qualify:
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- Showcase your ability to clean and maintain exhibits
- Have basic computer skills
- Know how to operate hand tools
- Understand the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Use scaffolds and ladders and be able to lift heavy objects
7. Seasonal Nursery Workers – Cone Picking
Seasonal agricultural work is very popular in Canada. You do not need to have prior experience but can be re-hired for the next season and build your experience and career. The Eagle Rock Division hires workers in Vancouver to pick cones in the coniferous areas of Canada.
While it is physical work where you’ll be required to use ladders, and work in varying weather conditions, it’s a stable position that offers on-the-job training and innovative culture with diverse opportunities for growth.
8. Cashier
Did you know you can live and work in Canada as a cashier? This amazing opportunity is right in the booming city of Toronto. Valu-Mart offers positions if you are just starting out in your career, returning to the workforce, or looking for a new job. They require a team player, with good communication skills, that will be able to handle customers and cash, assist customers and support the promotions department.
9. Packaging
The final entry on this list of jobs in Canada for foreigners without experience is in packaging for the food industry. Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company in Erie, Ontario. Their products are used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries all over the world, from cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers, and specialty toppings.
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