Employment
Social Insurance Number
A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is your personal identification number issued by the Government of Canada. You need to have a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. It can also help you to open a bank account and cash cheques. To apply for a SIN you will need to take one of the following documents to the Service Canada Centre located at 158 Stephen Street.
- Canada Immigration Record and Visa or Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
- Visitor Record, Employment Authorization or Minister's Permit Extension (IMM 1442 or equivalent)
- Refugee Status Claim (IMM 1434)
While you are waiting for your Social Insurance Number to arrive you may still apply for jobs by showing a copy of your application.
For more information visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Tips For Finding A Job
- Newspapers: Some job openings are advertised in the classified section of the local newspapers. Visit www.mordentimes.com or www.winklermordenvoice.ca
- Service Canada: There is a computerized Job Bank system at the Serivce Canada office located at 158 Stephen Street. They can assist you with your job search.
- Internet Listings: Visit www.localjobshop.ca where jobs for Morden, Winkler and Altona are listed.
- Morden Job Bank
- Direct Contact: You many also approach businesses directly with your resume, or fill out one of their company application forms.
- Internet Research: Many companies have a website and it is always a good idea to do research via the internet. These companies will post vacancies on their website. When applying to a job that you have found on the internet, you may want to mention you found the opening on their website - it shows that you ahve done research for the job and about the company.
Employment Manitoba
Employment Manitoba offers bi-lingual services to help people to prepare for, find and keep emplyment. It offers a wide range of services, including;
- Employment needs assessment
- Employment/career counselling
- Referrals to community agencies
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) advisory services to help you identify skills you have
- Information on, job openings, Manitoba's labour market, training options and opportunities, career options, and educational institutions
- Job search assistance
- Access to computers for resume writing, internet job search, and online application for student loans
- Access to additional employment services.
Contact: Employment Manitoba, Unit 1-160 Stephen Street, Morden, MB, R6M 1T3 Phone: 822-2324 or visit www.manitoba.ca/employment