Explore the Great Canadian North

Canada is the second largest country in the world with a total area of just under 10,000,000 square kilometres. It is also known for its natural beauty, from glorious glaciers, mighty mountains and secluded lakes and forests. This country has bustling university cities such as, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver - that are safe, diverse, lively, and similar to the Irish cultural experience – welcoming and friendly. An ideal location for anyone seeking to somewhere different to explore, travel to and kickstart their career.

Welcoming You

This country will put your mind at ease as you settle in, as it is known to be warm and welcoming to all immigrants from all over the globe. Canada has a multiculturalism policy – the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. Therefore, citizens will not be judged or discriminated against and are made to feel safe and free in their new surroundings. The country seeks to welcome more than 1.2 million immigrants over the next three years. Canada is a large country with a small population and has many resources available. This creates the need for more jobs and therefore more people. Immigrants in Canada can benefit from more than the job opportunities or quality of life but also the benefit of being treated equally and fairly; an inclusive and progressive territory.

Social Life

Canada is impressively vast and diverse. From hiking to fine dining there is a wonderful mesh of nature and culture - perfect to help you balance your work and social life – so get out there and explore! Depending on which part of the country you are going to be based in, you can venture to some of Canada’s iconic landmarks. Some of the top places you need to add to your visit list are; Niagara Falls, Prince Edward Island, Banff National Park, the Rideau Canal, and Old Quebec City – the list is endless – your spare time will be jam-packed with places to see! From ice-skating to skiing, biking, hiking, pub crawls (Canadian hospitality is amazing!) -oh and you’ll be compelled to try the famous Canadian poutine, which is delicious chips smothered in gravy and topped off with iconic St Albert cheese curds. Lots for you to do!

Working Benefits

Canada has been ranked continuously as one of the top countries in terms of a good quality of life as well as improved and prioritised opportunities for women - according to the World Happiness Report, it is one of the happiest countries in the world, ranking 15th this year; appealing to any young person or graduate seeking a career overseas. The economy is one of the largest in the world, listed as fourteenth largest with a consistently high standard of living, and compared to other countries the joblessness rate is significantly lower. This may also be due to significant contributions to quantum computing, medical advances, space science and technology. Canada offers one of the highest minimum wage(s) which can range from $10.50- $13.00. Employers in Canada offer affordable employee health-care plans and foreign workers have access to the highly-subsidized healthcare system where everyone is covered.