Employment-Related Services
Helping Internationally Trained Professionals Succeed in Canada
"I am so grateful to your team for helping me get a job at McCain Foods. There are so many opportunities available to me now, and I believe in myself to take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. Please keep working hard to assist immigrants. Your efforts are so greatly appreciated."
—email from a participant in the LFS Immigrant Services Employment-Related Services Program
Our Employment-Related Services Program helps skilled newcomers transition into the Canadian workforce and reconnect with their field of education or experience, whether they’re looking to pursue further education, navigate licensing requirements, or secure gainful employment.
We offer personalized services for:
Understanding the Canadian job market
Upgrading credentials
Building a professional network
Gaining meaningful Canadian work experience
Program Services
Employment Counselling
We provide one-on-one, personalized career guidance with employment counsellors to:
Explore employment goals based on education and experience
Assess transferable skills and develop a realistic job search plan
Build a professional résumé and cover letter for the Canadian job market
Prepare for job interviews through mock interview sessions
Learn how to effectively conduct a job search in Canada
Access job boards, networking strategies, and hidden job markets
Preparation for Licensing & Certification
We support professionals who need licensing or accreditation in Canada, particularly in regulated fields like health care, engineering, accounting, and skilled trades. We help with:
Understanding licensing and certification requirements for each profession
Assessment of foreign credentials (WES, ICAS, IQAS, etc.)
Accessing and interpreting Canadian occupational profiles
Finding bridging programs, professional exams, and options for upgrading
Connecting with professional regulatory bodies in Canada
Work Placement
We help eligible clients find meaningful, real-world work placements that:
Offer hands-on experience in a Canadian workplace
Build understanding of Canadian workplace culture
Strengthen soft skills and communication
Grow their professional network
Enhance their résumés with Canadian work references
Information Sessions & Networking
We offer monthly, peer-focused information sessions for newcomer professionals to learn, grow, and connect. These sessions help newcomer professionals:
Learn about Canadian soft skills and workplace expectations
Understand employer perspectives and communication norms
Get tips on how to build professional networks in Canada
Meet guest speakers, local employers, and program alumni
Share experiences and strategies with other newcomers
Eligibility
Newcomer professionals may be eligible for this program if they are:
A Live-in Caregiver with valid status
Someone with foreign professional or academic credentials
A university or college graduate, or holder of a trade certificate
At a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of level 4 or higher in English
Questions?
To learn more about the Employment-Related Services Program, please contact:
Najib Mangal
Manager, Community Connection & Employment Related Services
nmangal@lfsfamily.ca
403-320-1589
Funded by:
Contact: Najib Mangal
Email: nmangal@lfsfamily.ca
Phone: 403-320-1589
Service Location: 1107 2A Ave North, Lethbridge, AB
Office Hours:
8:30 am—4:30 am, Monday—Friday
Closed Statutory holidays
Cost: No fee for this service
