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Employment Services

Employment
Services

Finding a job that matches your career goals can be one of the biggest challenges for newcomers and immigrants in Canada. Barriers such as getting your international credentials recognized, gaining Canadian work experience, building professional networks, and overcoming language barriers make the job search particularly difficult.

Despite these challenges, there are effective ways to address them with the right support.

At KMC, we offer a wide range of employment services designed to help you. From one-on-one career counseling to job search assistance, resume and cover letter guidance, interview preparation, professional networking opportunities and connections to potential employers, we're here to support your career journey every step of the way.

Who are eligible for employment services?

  • Permanent Residents

  • Convention Refugees

  • Caregivers (Temporary residents who hold a home child care work permit or home support work permit)

  • Temporary Resident Visa Holder (for Families Affected by the Gaza Crisis)

  • Foreign nationals (including temporary residents) who have received a recommendation certificate under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)

Services Offered

One-on-one Career Counselling

One-on-one Career Counselling

Receive personalized guidance to navigate your career path and achieve your professional goals in Canada.

Job Search Assistance

Job Search Assistance

Get expert help in finding job opportunities that match your skills and aspirations.

Resume and Cover Letter Support

Resume and Cover Letter Support

Enhance your job applications with professional Canadian-style resume and cover letter writing assistance.

Free One-on-One Resume Critique

Free One-on-One Resume Critique

With the guidance of our employment counsellor, we'll help you tailor your resumé, capture the attention of potential employers, and increase chances of securing interviews.

Interview Preparation

Interview Preparation

Boost your confidence and improve your interview skills with our tailored preparation sessions.

Professional Networking Opportunities

Professional Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry professionals and expand your network through our organized events and activities.

Employment-related Workshops and Events

Employment-related Workshops and Events

Participate in workshops and events designed to enhance your employment skills and knowledge.

 

For more information, please contact:

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Kristan Francis

Employment Counsellor 
Language: English

Email address: kfrancis@kababayan.org

Contact Number: 437-999-6112

If you’re an international student, temporary foreign worker, refugee claimant, citizen, or Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holder, and you need employment support, please contact Grace Zalun.

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Grace Zalun

Settlement Counsellor 

Language: English, Tagalog 

Email address: gzalun@kababayan.org

Contact Number: 647-617-1378

KMC Employment Services

"I definitely recommend Kababayan if you’re looking for help with your job search. The employment counselor was great at helping me put together my resume and sent over a lot of useful emails about job opportunities."

Arezoo Tafvizi

Client

Events

  • Free One-on-One Resume Critique
    Free One-on-One Resume Critique
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Are you seeking to improve your resume to stand out in today's job market? 🇨🇦 At Kababayan Multicultural Centre, we're here to assist you. Our free one-on-one virtual resume critique sessions with our Employment Counsellor are here to help you.
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  • Accessing Government Programs & Benefits Information Session
    Accessing Government Programs & Benefits Information Session
    Oct 07, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
    Online via Zoom
    Do you want to learn more about government benefits you or your family may be eligible for? Join us for this free session and ask your questions directly to a Service Canada representative!
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  • Free Webinar: Resume Building
    Free Webinar: Resume Building
    Sep 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
    Online via Zoom
    Looking for work in Canada? We’re here to help! Together, we’ll go through what makes a resume strong, how to get past Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and how to avoid common mistakes. You’ll also have time to ask your own questions.
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  • 48th Annual General Meeting
    48th Annual General Meeting
    Sep 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
    Bathurst-Finch Hub, 540 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1N6, Canada
    Join us to celebrate and shape what’s next for KMC at the 48th Annual General Meeting, a special gathering to celebrate our progress, connect with fellow members, and help shape the future of our community.
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  • Building Your Career in Ontario: Pathways for Internationally Trained Professionals
    Building Your Career in Ontario: Pathways for Internationally Trained Professionals
    Aug 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
    Online via Zoom
    In this session, Smriti Upadhyay, Client and Business Services Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, will share practical steps and resources to help you continue your career in Ontario, Canada.
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Resources

Resources including employment support, financial benefits, and social supports.
Contact Number: (416) 392-295

Employment aid and related services operated by the Government of Ontario.
Contact Number: 1-800-387-5656

For information about credential assessments.

For information on programs that help you work in the profession you trained in while outside of Canada.

A portal for internationally-educated professionals to further practice their career in Ontario.

Resources for internationally-educated professionals in the medical field.

Stay Connected with Kababayan!

We're dedicated to supporting newcomers in Canada with a variety of free events each month. Keep an eye on our social media and newsletters for updates on upcoming events designed to help you thrive in your new home.

Visit our Social Media Accounts for more events!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube

Register for our Services

Sign up for personalized support and services.

Filling out a short form that allows us to match you with one of our counsellors, who will provide support and guidance for your specific needs and help you access our services.

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