LucyHawthorne

Hi everyone,

I'm interested in the possibility of moving to Canada for work from the UK, but am unsure whether it will be practically viable for me to get a job.

I work in NGOs/charities and have quite a bit of experience in different charities, mainly campaigning/policy/lobbying work. I score enough to apply for a Skilled Work Permit and to apply for Express Entry.

Does anyone have any tips or knowledge specifically of the not for profit sector in Canada? Most of what I have read on here is about the private sector, which I'm guessing could be a different kettle of fish (if the UK is anything to go by). I'd be looking at Ontario or BC.

I know I can apply for jobs from here if I arrange my work permit (rather than replying on an organisation sponsoring me), but get the sense that is unlikely to be successful. Or I could come to travel (I have friends in Canada) and keep my eyes open and network while I'm there and apply again once I return to the UK.

Any tips?

Thanks,

Lucy

DandNHill

Check out a website called Charityvillage. That's where all the not for profit jobs get posted.

I worked in the not for profit in NS. But in that particular case it was about "who I knew" rather than "what I knew"

Aviator

How would you manage that?

bats

Most, if not all, hospitals have a fund raising foundation. You could try some of those. I'm pretty sure you would need a qualification though.

Yorkiechef

Canadian Non-profit News, Jobs, Funding, Training | CharityVillage

https://workinnonprofits.ca/

Try these,it will give you a flavour of some of the work available.

Pekarsky & Co. - Adam Pekarsky

These have a huge selection of not for profit/third sector jobs.