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We believe everyone has the right to work and we are here to help you find work.
We help you to look for work by offering:
Our Employer Connections program also provides an opportunity for newcomers to connect and network with employers. Training and Special Projects.
We offer a variety of employment programs based on education, work experience and language level. Before you are placed in a program, you must have your language level tested.
Get a referral from a settlement counsellor at:
Saskatoon Open Door Society (SODS)First Floor, 100-129 3rd Avenue North
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Bring your referral and your language test results to:SODS Employment Service UnitSecond Floor, 129 3rd Avenue North
Meet with an Employment Counsellor to select the program that best meets your needs.
Training on workplace culture in Canada, customer service, communication and effective job search tools to gain and maintain employment.
Basic life skills and entry-level employment skills for job seekers.
Employment English training to improve workplace communication skills.
Computer and Internet access, printing services and guidance for your independent job search.
Guidance through the credential assessment and licensing processes.
One-on-one sessions with an Employment Counsellor who can help you look for work and improve your chances of success in obtaining employment.
Employment programs offered in various high schools around Saskatoon for newcomer youth of legal working age.
Employment program offered in various high schools around Saskatoon for newcomer youth of legal working age with multiple barriers.
Our Employment Counsellors can refer you to our translation services for the translation of your foreign education and work-related documents (degrees, diplomas and transcripts).
Certified Notaries will verify your certificates, transcripts and related documents.
Available staff members with appropriate skills in different languages can assist with occasional needs for interpretation, in a three-way telephone conversation between you, the person you are calling, and the interpreter.
If you encounter financial barriers for upgrading skills, credentials or licensing, enrollment in an employment program could make you eligible to receive reimbursement for some of these expenses.
You can apply for Client Financial Support if you meet all the registration requirements and obtain the program manager’s approval.
Learn about the different aspects of starting a business in Saskatchewan, the local business requirements and how to network with other professionals, and receive one-on-one consultations with industry experts. Involves active participation in a "Pop-Op Shop" at the end of the program.
A place for talented immigrant women to come together and develop their skills under the guidance of business professionals. This 12-month program includes a combination of in-class training and hands-on development for your business.
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Our programs for employers help connect local businesses and community members looking for workers with qualified job seekers who can help them grow.
If you are an employer with any questions about how we can help you find talented employees, or are interested in working with SODS Employment Services, please contact us directly at employerpartners@sods.sk.ca
We work directly with local employers to identify labour market needs and required skills and qualifications, while providing networking opportunities and periodic skills-gap training for job seekers.
Our WEconnect job fair is a bi-annual opportunity to network directly with local employers. At this event, you can meet many local businesses and employers looking to hire newcomers.
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SODS holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize the achievements of companies and individuals that have shown exceptional leadership in workplace diversity and inclusiveness.