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Summer Employment: Benefits, Tips & Opportunities Apr 28, 2024 As the days get longer and the summer months approach, students begin the search for summer employment. Whether it’s to gain valuable work experience, earn some extra cash, or simply fill those idle months with purposeful activity, summer jobs offer a variety of benefits. In this blog, we will explore the tangible and intangible benefits of summer positions, valuable tips for landing that ideal position, and current opportunities... Read more

Knowing When It's Time for Change Apr 23, 2024 The journey of a teacher is often dynamic and evolving. It’s filled with opportunities for professional growth and improvement. One key decision that educators may face is whether or not to transition to a different grade level, subject area, or to change schools. Although there is no formula to determine the perfect time to consider such changes, there are factors to consider to assist in this decision-making. No matter when the change... Read more

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Part-time Lecturer, Programming and Biological Science Courses for the Bioinformatics Graduate

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Provincial and territorial governments operate their own school systems, and are responsible for setting out the regulations for teaching jobs in Canada. The rules are broadly similar across the country, but with some local differences.

Canadian education: an overview

Kindergarten education is available for children in all provinces around the age of four or five.

Then, students complete their primary and secondary education, in grades one to 12. Students move from primary to secondary school between grades six and eight, depending on the provincial arrangements. The schooling process from kindergarten to grade 12 is often referred to as ‘K-12’ or ‘K to 12’.

The school year begins in late August, and continues until late June. English-language and French-language schools are provided across the country.

While curricula is set by provincial governments, local School Boards have responsibility for things like administration, human resources, and student enrolment. The Boards are run by trustees elected by the public.

At the end of grade 12, students receive a high school diploma. Universities, colleges, and institutes offer post-secondary education to those who wish to continue their studies.

Teaching jobs in Canada

Other factors are considered to assess eligibility for teaching jobs in Canada. For instance, the applicant may need:

• Recent teaching experience.
• Proficiency in English or French.
• Familiarity with the culture and curriculum of the Canadian education system.
• Fitness to teach, including character reference and successful criminal record checks.

Supervised student teaching may also be required. For secondary teaching jobs in Canada, it is recommended to complete a major in one teachable subject, and a minor in another teachable subject. These include languages, sciences, social studies, and business.

To learn about the requirements in each province and territory, visit these links:

Alberta • British Columbia • Manitoba • Newfoundland & Labrador • Ontario New Brunswick • Nova Scotia • Prince Edward Island • Quebec • Saskatchewan

People also ask…

How much does a teacher make a year in canada.

Given the sheer geographical size of Canada as a country and the political power that each province holds, it is somewhat misleading to try and pick an average salary for teaching jobs across Canada. That said, recent research indicates that of major Canadian cities, Winnipeg is the city with the highest teacher’s salary at approximately $102,000 per year (usually for teaching jobs with around 10 years’ experience), while Montreal is the lowest with qualified candidates with around 10 years’ experience receiving $82,500 per year to teach in this part of Canada in 2019. Entry-level positions offer more modest compensation.

How can I become a teacher in Canada?

Again, like many aspects of life in Canada, the qualifications needed to become a teacher in Canada depend on the province that you intend to teach in. So, for instance, the requirements in Ontario are going to be slightly different than if you wish to teach in Nova Scotia. That said, all teaching jobs in Canada require prospective applicants to have two of the following three requirements as standard:

• A bachelor’s degree in education.
• A provincial teacher’s certificate.
• A bachelor’s of education in French.

Read more : Explore our guide on teaching English in Canada .

Is teaching in demand in Canada?

You may be detecting a trend here but this again is a very province-specific question. Nonetheless, a recent report from Department of Employment and Social Development Canada has found that career opportunities for teaching posts in Canada range from good to limited depending on the province that you wish to teach in.

For example, if you wish to teach in Quebec, B.C.,. or the Northwest Territories then you have a good chance of finding work, this is less likely if Ontario is your chosen destination. However, teaching in Canada is a great career and worth the effort if it is what you want to do.

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Canada’s education system is widely recognized as one of the world’s best due to its top-notch infrastructure, curriculum, and teachers. As a result, teaching jobs in Canada are well-respected, coveted positions that often come with high salaries and benefits. However, most provinces and territories have a shortage of qualified teachers and increasingly require newcomers to fill in-demand roles .

Whether you recently qualified as a teacher abroad or have taught in your home country for several years, moving to Canada can open a whole new world of opportunities for you. In this article, we explore immigration programs you can leverage to immigrate to Canada as a teacher, the provincial teaching certification process, and in-demand teaching jobs in Canada.

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Reasons to move to Canada as a teacher

Immigration programs for internationally-qualified teachers, how to work in canada as a foreign-trained teacher.

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• How much money do teachers make in Canada?

Should you move to Canada as an internationally-qualified teacher?

Newcomers from across the globe choose to immigrate to Canada in search of a better quality of life and more lucrative opportunities. As an internationally-trained teacher, Canada can be an attractive country to settle in for various reasons, including:

Shortage of skilled teachers at all levels of education

Whether you teach kindergarten or university students, you can find available jobs at your teaching level in Canada. The shortage of teachers and substitute teaching staff is most prominent in British Columbia (B.C.) , Ontario , Saskatchewan and Alberta . 

Teaching is an in-demand job in most Canadian provinces

No matter which Canadian province or territory you plan to live in, qualified teachers will likely be in high demand. Since there aren’t enough domestically-trained teachers to meet the local labour market needs, many provinces invite internationally-qualified teachers as permanent residents (PR) to help bridge skill gaps. The fact that teachers are highly sought after also makes it easier for qualified newcomer teachers to find jobs in Canada soon after their arrival.

Teachers earn higher salaries in Canada compared to other countries

According to 2021 OECD data , salaries for experienced primary and secondary school teachers in Canada are the third highest in the world, after Luxembourg and Germany. Although average salaries vary by province, teaching level, and years of experience, most newcomer teachers earn more in Canada than they did in their home countries.

Canada welcomes newcomers with the skills and education needed to bridge critical skill gaps by allowing them to apply for permanent residence. There are several immigration programs you can choose from to immigrate to Canada permanently as a teacher.

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Express Entry program is one of the most popular immigration programs for skilled professionals in Canada. Under Express Entry, applicants are selected for PR based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score rather than their occupation. 

Your CRS score will depend on factors such as your age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and more. You can also qualify for additional points if you have a valid Canadian job offer, a provincial nomination (see below section on PNP) , or prior Canadian education or work experience. While you won’t get any bonus points under the FSW program for being a teacher, getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) under this category will give you the flexibility of living in the province or territory of your choice.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many Canadian provinces have their own PNP programs that allow them to nominate applicants who best meet their labour market needs. Depending on the province you want to move to, you may be able to apply for PNP directly or through the federal Express Entry program.

Some provinces account for the National Occupation Classification (NOC) code/s of your past work experience, and you will have a better chance of qualifying for PR if the province is looking for teachers at your level.

It’s important to note provincial labour requirements change over time. As a teacher, here are some PNP streams and draws you should track.

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a federal program that allows skilled foreign workers and international students who studied in Canada to settle permanently in one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces: Nova Scotia , New Brunswick (NB) , Prince Edward Island (PEI) , or Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) . 

Although the AIP doesn’t prioritize teachers over other professionals, you may qualify for the program if you have at least 1,560 hours of paid employment in the last five years (around 30 hours per week for one year) and meet the language requirements.

One of the main requirements of the Atlantic Immigration Program is a job offer from an Atlantic Canada employer. You can only qualify for a teaching job after being licensed by the province. This means you will need to get a provincial teaching certificate before applying for PR through the AIP .

Before starting your teaching career in Canada, you must meet some basic requirements. Each province/territory has its own requirements, but the ones listed below apply to most parts of Canada.

Get an Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA)

If you completed your studies outside Canada, you will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) to review your foreign degrees or diplomas and verify that they are valid and equivalent to Canadian ones. 

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers usually require the equivalent of undergraduate or bachelor’s degrees in education and child development. If you plan to teach at the secondary school level, you must have an undergraduate or bachelor’s degree in education, as well as in the subject you intend to teach in Canada. The qualification requirements for senior-level teaching positions, such as university professors, are higher and you may need a master’s or doctoral degree in your field.

Apply for a provincial teaching certificate and licence

Teaching is a regulated occupation in Canada and you must be licensed by a province or territory before you can work as a teacher. Luckily, you can start the teaching certification process before you arrive in Canada. It can take time to get certified, so be sure to apply to the College of Teachers or teaching regulatory body in your province/territory as soon as you decide where you want to settle .

In most provinces, you must submit your academic transcripts, a teaching certificate from your home country, and a statement of professional standing as part of your certification application. Once your application is approved, you will receive a Certificate of Qualification or a teaching certificate.

Some jobs in education may not require a teaching certificate. While each province/territory has its own list of exceptions, you may be able to teach in Canada without a Certificate of Qualification from your local regulator if you fall under one of the following categories:

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Prove you’re fit to teach 

Most provinces and territories will require proof that you have good moral character before they grant you a teaching certificate. You may have to provide character references and criminal background check records from your home country or other regions where you previously worked or lived. You may also require positive professional references from your current or former employers in the field of education. Some provinces, like Ontario, also require you to complete a sexual abuse prevention program in order to qualify for certification.

Language proficiency in English and/or French

In most provinces and territories, except Quebec , English is the primary language of curriculum delivery. You will need to submit language test results, such as IELTS or CELPIP , to prove your proficiency in the English language. The minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score to qualify may vary by province/territory. If you plan to teach in Quebec or a Francophone school in another province, you must be proficient in both English and French.

Teaching experience and familiarity with the Canadian curriculum

Although recent teaching experience is not required for getting a provincial teaching certificate, it’ll be useful when you start applying for teaching jobs in Canada.

Another important factor most provinces and territories look for is your familiarity with Canadian culture and curriculum. If your home country’s education system is significantly different from that in your Canadian province or territory, you may need to enrol for additional training in your region. This training program can take up to one year and typically includes some education-related courses and a supervised practicum.

In-demand jobs for teachers in Canada 

Many provinces and territories require qualified teachers to meet local labour market needs. According to recent provincial and territorial data, the following teaching jobs are most in-demand across Canada:

How much money do teachers make in Canada? 

Teaching is a highly paid profession in Canada. Average salaries for teachers in Canada vary by province, teaching level, and years of work experience. Wages are also typically higher in the territories to account for the high cost of living in these regions. 

According to the Government of Canada’s Job Bank, elementary and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221) usually earn between $24.04 and $52.75 per hour, with the median salaries for this teaching level being $43.75 in Ontario, $36.20 in British Columbia, and $55.48 in Nunavut.

High school or secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) in Canada earn between $26.92 and $53.85 per hour, with the median hourly pay being $47.12 in Ontario, $38.46 in B.C., and $55.43 in Nunavut.

College and vocational teachers (NOC 41210) typically earn between $18.19 and $58.53 per hour. The median hourly salaries for college teachers are $36.54 in Ontario, $42.31 in B.C., and $62.05 in Nunavut.

University professors or lecturers (NOC 41200) usually make between $24.62 and $76.92 per hour in Canada. In Ontario, the median hourly salary for university professors is $56.56, while in B.C. it is around $43.27.

School principals and administrators (NOC 40021) can expect to earn between $33.46 and $64.84 per hour in Canada, with the median hourly wage being $51.92 in Ontario, $48.08 in B.C., and $54.09 in Alberta. 

Teachers are highly sought after in several Canadian provinces where the local supply of educators isn’t enough to meet the labour market needs. As an internationally-trained teacher, Canada’s immigration programs offer you an exciting, lucrative opportunity to move to Canada and settle permanently. Moreover, you can start your certification process even before your PR is approved, allowing you to land a teaching job soon after you arrive in Canada.

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Harbourfront Centre is a leader in providing internationally renowned artistic, educational and recreational programming across a beautiful 10-acre campus at the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. For more than 45 years, Harbourfront Centre has celebrated the best in Canadian culture and the rich mosaic of cultures from around the world, presenting thousands of events annually from music festivals to contemporary dance, to craft and design, to visual arts and more. Welcoming visitors year-round, there is something for everyone at Harbourfront Centre!

We are currently looking to bring on board a Seasonal Program Assistant, Education to provide the Education team with daily support of our School Visits program,  including in-class support for our visiting school groups, as well as ongoing supply inventory, prep and management. Through the duration of the position, ongoing tasks related to the personal goals of the successful applicant will be identified and an action plan will be developed to support required skills for completion.  

As this job is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy, candidates must meet the requirements established through the Canada Summer Jobs program which are detailed in the Requirements section of this posting.

Position Title: Seasonal Program Assistant, Education

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Reporting To: Manager, School Visits

Type of Employment: Seasonal/Contract

Duration of Employment: May 8 – June 28, 2024

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $17 per hour

Work Location: At our lakeside campus in Toronto at 235 Queens Quay W.

• Support the daily delivery of arts-based workshops to a diverse range of students from pre-kindergarten to adult learners in our School Visits program.  
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reset of all classroom spaces.
• Monitor student progress, provide assistance and encouragement, and support workshop participation for all students ensuring inclusion remains a top priority.  
• Observe experienced educators, engage with program documentation and resources, and work towards the facilitation of partial or full workshops to the School Visit standard.  
• Provide superior customer service to visiting teachers, parent/guardians and student groups.
• Support all students and follow the direction of Education staff members during an emergency procedure.  
• Keep inventories up to date and in good order, communicating to the Education Officers and/or Manager, School Visits when materials are running low.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as needed and as assigned.

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As this job is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy, candidates must meet the first 3 requirements below established through the Canada Summer Jobs program, as well as the other following requirements specific to the role scope.

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Please note that international students are not eligible participants of this program, nor are youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, nor those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
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Program overview Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, a horizontal federal initiative that supports youth aged 15 to 30—particularly those facing barriers to employment— to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market. CSJ is delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada. The program supports employers to create summer jobs for youth in the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors. It includes a focus on small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees. CSJ provides youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills. For some, it will be their first job experience, and it will inform their future education, training and career choices.  The program is responsive to national and local priorities as well as labour market needs. CSJ 2024 youth hiring period The hiring period for CSJ 2024 is underway and will run until July 22, 2024. More than 70,000 jobs that matter to young people and to our communities will be posted on the Job Bank website and mobile app , and will be updated on a regular basis. Young people are encouraged to keep checking for updates on placements available in their communities. Eligibility criteria Youth participants:   Eligible participants must be:

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International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents . Employers : Eligible Canadian employers can be from the not-for-profit, public and private sectors. Private sector employers must have 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada to be eligible (full-time employees are those working 30 hours or more per week).

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Foreign students will only be allowed to work for 24 hours a week off campus – down from a maximum 40 hours – Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced on Monday, in the latest reform to bolster the integrity of Canada’s international student system.

Speaking at a press conference in Parliament, Mr. Miller said the new time limit for off-campus work will help ensure that international students come to Canada to receive an education rather than find a job.

Mr. Miller said the changes are necessary “or we will find our programs attracting more and more applicants whose primary intent is to work and not study.”

A pilot program introduced during the pandemic to allow international students to work for up to 40 hours a week, which was extended at the end of last year, ends this month.

Mr. Miller said the new 24 hour weekly limit for off-campus work while classes are in session should be in place by the new academic year this fall.

He referred to studies in Canada and the US showing that students who work more than 24 hours a week are more inclined to drop out, while working more than 28 hours a week can affect a student’s academic performance.

“We also want to follow the research and continue to improve the integrity of the entire international student program,” Mr. Miller said. “To be clear, the purpose of the international student program is to study and not to work.”

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During holidays, including the summer months, international students will be permitted to work more hours, or even full time.

The changes to working hours reflect similar restrictions in Australia, which recently announced foreign students could work up to 48 hours each fortnight.

In December, Mr. Miller suggested that the number of working hours would not be reduced to prepandemic levels of 20 hours per week but may be extended to 30 hours once the pilot program, allowing work up to 40 hours a week, ends.

But he said on Monday that working 30 hours a week is close to a full-time job and “does not match with the idea behind the international student program which is to study and not to work.”

He said that the costs of coming to Canada to study from abroad are high, and allowing students to work helps ensure they do not face undue hardship and can offset some of their costs.

Economist Henry Lotin, a former federal public servant and founder of consulting firm Integrative Trade and Economics, said the change may reduce the number of international students coming here.

“It does have the potential to reduce demand from arrivals that never intended to study,” he said, but this would depend on whether the lower working hours are enforced.

There needs to be “an effective mechanism to actually enforce the 24-hour-per-week rule,” he added in a statement.

In December, Mr. Miller doubled the funds international students who want to come to Canada need to prove they have to qualify for study permits, to cover the rising cost of living, a move Ottawa predicted would cut the number arriving here.

The new cost-of-living requirement means international students need to show that they have at least $20,635 to cover housing and other expenses, in addition to the money needed to cover one year’s tuition fees and travel costs.

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Reported Indian Role in Assassination Plots a 'Serious Matter', White House Says

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday it viewed the reported role of the Indian intelligence service in two assassination plots in Canada and the United States as a serious matter.

The Washington Post reported that an officer in India's intelligence service was directly involved in a foiled plan to assassinate a U.S. citizen who is one of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most vocal critics in the United States. It said the officer was also involved in the separate shooting death of a Sikh activist last June in Canada.

India's foreign ministry said the Washington Post report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter" while New Delhi is investigating the issue.

"Speculative and irresponsible comments on it are not helpful," foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement.

"This is a serious matter, and we're taking that very, very seriously," White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. "We're going to continue to raise our concerns."

In November, U.S. authorities said an Indian government official had directed the plot in the attempted murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist and dual citizen of the United States and Canada.

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India has expressed concern about the linkage and dissociated itself from the plot, saying it would formally investigate the concerns of the United States, and take 'necessary follow-up action' on the findings of a panel set up on Nov. 18.

Pannun is the general counsel of Sikhs for Justice, a group that India labeled an "unlawful association" in 2019, citing its involvement in extremist activities. Subsequently, in 2020, India listed Pannun as an "individual terrorist".

The issue is a delicate one for both India and the Biden administration in the United States as they try to build closer ties in the face of shared concerns about China's growing power.

News of the U.S. plot came two months after Canada said it was looking at credible allegations potentially linking Indian agents to the June murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, another Sikh separatist, in a Vancouver suburb.

India strongly rejected Ottawa's accusations.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Andrea Shalal and Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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