{"id":10646,"date":"2021-11-11T16:52:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T21:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/?p=10646"},"modified":"2025-02-10T16:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T21:30:06","slug":"newcomers-and-the-benefits-of-contract-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/crafting-your-job-search-action-plan\/newcomers-and-the-benefits-of-contract-employment","title":{"rendered":"Contract Employment is Beneficial for Newcomers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Contract employment can be a great option when you first arrive in Canada. Contract or temporary employment is very common in Canada. And, it can be beneficial for newcomers who are looking to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>gain Canadian experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>find a short-term job placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>understand the Canadian workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-contract-employment\">What is contract employment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Contract employment is a set-term agreement between an employer and a candidate. In some cases, these contracts are managed directly by the employer. 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So, it&#8217;s ideal if you have experience and qualifications that directly relate to the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-0\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-and-how-to-look-for-contract-work\">Where and how to look for contract work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Contract work is generally advertised in the same places as permanent employment. Some companies hire contract staff directly but most will use a recruitment agency or non-profit organization. Also, you can also find contract positions on job boards. You can usually find contract positions in a separate section on job boards. As well, settlement agencies in Canada such as Next Stop Canada provide free job search assistance for newcomers. 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We&#8217;ll discuss what you can do to make yourself more marketable to potential employers.<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"flex flex-row w-fit gap-2 rounded-btn btn-secondary p-5 transition ease-in-out text-lg font-bold\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/2026-pfc.reviewyoursite.ca\/blog\/webinars\/working-webinar\">REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path\n                        d=\"M13.1752 20.175L14.8248 21.8247L22.6497 13.9999L14.8248 6.17505L13.1752 7.82472L18.1837 12.8332H7V15.1665H18.1837L13.1752 20.175Z\"\n                        fill=\"white\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n    <div class=\"relative lg:col-span-1\">\n                    <video src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/01\/18123717\/Working_in_Canada_webinar_for_newcomers.mp4\" autoplay loop playsinline muted\n                   class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover rounded-3xl\"><\/video>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-contract-employment-for-newcomers\">What are the benefits of contract employment for newcomers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For newcomers specifically, contract work can be a great opportunity. Contract work may be easier to secure than a permanent role. For example, employers may feel like they are taking a lower hiring risk when they hire people for a short-term contract.&nbsp; And, they may be more willing to try someone without local experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because experience is an asset in contract employment, it&#8217;s less likely that an employer will feel you are overqualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contract employment allows newcomers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>test a specific role or company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>build your professional network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>gain Canadian work experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>demonstrate skills, knowledge, and job performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-contract-work-lead-to-permanent-or-other-work\">Does contract work lead to permanent or other work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you perform well in a contract role, it can increase your chances of securing a permanent role with the company. 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