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HB NEWS JOB HUNTING ESPECIALLY TOUGH FOR NEW CANADIANS Continued from page 1 “For a skilled, experi- enced person, there isn't much out there, and when applying for what is avail- able, you're questioned in S, who was on the Jocal job hunting scene last ye: The Acton resident s said she came across many en- try level positions in manu- facturi arehousing and hospitality, butshe was looking to put her 30-plus years of customer service and office management skills to use. In the end, she accepted acustomer service position last fall at one third of her previous wage. "This pandemic has changed many things, (in- cluding) job opportunities and job expectations," she said. “And that doesn't even touch on the COVID pi cols — cleaning, erent and vaccination expecta- ions — that add an addi- tional level to the process." The has also impacted Carol Primo's employment efforts. -year-old — who said she has to work as the pension money she re- ceives through the govern- ment isn't enough to pay the rent — had a job through a temp agency, but was the first to be let go when the company starte scaling pack operations. The Burlington woman said Shee done extensive application processes and testing for many different companies, but so far the Positions haven't panned ou ty have to find a job. I don't mind taking any job as long it brings in some money and I don't have to worry about paying my rent," she said, noting she's now working with the Goodwill career centre to secure a position. "I have food to eat, Ihave clothes on my back, I have a bed t sleep in. All I care about is is keeping the roof over my head." Long application pro- cesses are among the chal. lenges facing those who are new to Canada and Halton Region as well. According to the staff at Halton Multicultural Council (HMC) Connec- tions, which provide em- ne comers are also up against: alack of credential recogni- tion and Canadian work ex- perience, language barri- ers, lack of mentoring in their profession, and much more. "In addition, due to CO- VID, the kinds of jobs that are available are labourer jobs," said HMC Connec- tions executive director Kim Jenkinson, noting that even before the pandemic, Tal KoNVAn a=W G5") a=) moved ai-Y-Wre (VIMY -Va-Xe Malelal mice Molly HMC Connections photo y . Sikander, Nilofar Yousof and avecha Usman work an job-seeking new employment in Halton. those types a Positions higher career expectations, and typically a high educa- tion and work experience that don't suit those jobs in the first place. 01 those who've came to Canada and Halton with big career aspirations is Syed (who asked that his last name not be used). He arrived from Pakistan in June 2020, knowing that his comers to help them get on the path to search for work could be made that much more diffi- cult by the ongoing pan- lemic. He got in touch with the HMC Connections team, which began guiding him on the Path to employment in Cana ‘Tma 3a. armacist by ed- ucation, so I jumped on my bike and started peddling and dropping my resumés. to all the pharmacies that were in reach," he said. The Oakville man's per- © sistence paid off as he was 3 offered a volunteer position + ina pharmacy, which gave 3 him C rience into >ajob as apharmacy as- — ups skills with a certification 2 8 Ss 8 8 corporate world as a pro- ject manager. He acknowledges that he's among the lucky mi- nority of newcomers to Janda position in their field upon arrival and credits HMC Connections with his success. "They don't give you fish — they teach you how to h.” STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With COVID-19 continuing to have an effect look at how local job hunt- ers are faring in a pandem- ic market. «< PRESERVING YOUR LEGACY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Asan individual or family that has accumulated significant wealth, your goals to enhance, preserve and effectively transfer your wealth are paramount. At CIBC Private Wealth, we take a comprehensive approach to managing, building and protecting your wealth. | work with a team of experts to craft aholistic strategy and can help you create an enduring legacy for you and your family. CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH Call me to find out how we can work together to achieve your wealth aspirations. E. Jeanette Power, EPC Senior Wealth Advisor he Power Investment Team | Mississauga Office | 905 804-2240 ing CIBC Wood Gundy, adivision of CIBC Jorld Markets Inc. The CIBC logo and “CIBC Private Wealth’ are trademarks of CIBC, ical under lense “Wood Gundy" is a registered trademark of CIBC World Markets Inc. eordyouy