Destination Canada, in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is hosting a virtual job fair focused on tourism, hospitality, and culinary opportunities across Canada (excluding Quebec) on November 13th, 14th, and 15th. Registration opens on September 23rd and will close on October 27th, 2024.
Job seekers attending the event will have the chance to connect with potential Canadian employers online and can even apply directly for many of the positions discussed during the fair.
Destination Canada’s virtual job fair
The event will run from 3-8 pm Central European Time (CET) and is free to attend, but participation is by invitation only. Invitations will be sent to registered participants starting November 4th. To join, job seekers must first register and submit a bilingual (French-English) CV in the Canadian format.
Eligibility criteria for candidates include:
- Being French-speaking or bilingual;
- Seeking employment outside Quebec;
- Having experience in the tourism, hospitality, or culinary sectors;
- Uploading a CV in the required format and languages;
- Registering within the specified period.
Participants will also have the chance to engage with representatives from French-speaking communities in Canada’s provinces and territories outside Quebec. These representatives will provide insights about their regions, services for newcomers, specific immigration programs, and answer questions about living in French-speaking communities in Canada.
Job seekers who receive an offer of employment and are already in Canada on a work or study permit may qualify for a special facilitated work permit under the federal Mobilité Francophone stream.
The event will feature conferences covering an overview of Canada’s tourism, hospitality, and culinary industries, as well as guidance on how to work and settle in Canada, both temporarily and permanently.
Presentations will be conducted in French, while Q&A sessions will be held in both French and English. A list of exhibitors, including employers, will be shared with registered participants in the days leading up to the event. Attendees will also have access to job openings via virtual exhibitor booths throughout the event.
To register, candidates can visit the virtual job fair webpage during the registration period.
The Increasing Significance of Francophone Immigration to Canada
This year, Canada has introduced several initiatives to highlight the growing significance of Francophone and bilingual immigration outside Quebec.
These initiatives include:
- Setting ambitious targets for Francophone immigration outside Quebec, increasing from 6% in 2023 to 7% by 2025 and 8% by 2026;
- Launching a new immigration pilot program that provides a direct pathway to permanent residence for Francophone students planning to study and settle in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec; and
- Expanding the Francophone Communities Initiative (FCI) to include 14 communities outside Quebec. The FCI works with local communities to help Francophone newcomers integrate and adapt to life in Canada.
