Resume & application support
- Canadian-style resume writing
- Cover letter coaching
- LinkedIn profile setup
- Job application reviews
Employment & Career Services
From your first Canadian resume to your first paycheque.
Meaningful work is one of the strongest drivers of integration. Our employment team helps newcomers, youth, and career changers translate their experience into Surrey's job market — and stay supported through every interview.
Internationally trained professionals are too often stuck in survival jobs. We help you tell your real story to Canadian employers, get your credentials recognized, and build the network that opens doors.
Interview preparation
- 1:1 mock interviews
- Behavioural & STAR-method coaching
- Industry-specific practice
- Salary negotiation guidance
Credential recognition
- WES & ICES application support
- Regulated profession pathways (nursing, engineering, teaching)
- Bridging program referrals
- Continuing education planning
Career coaching
- 1:1 career planning sessions
- Skills assessment & exploration
- Trades & apprenticeship pathways
- Career change & transition support
Job fairs & networking
- Quarterly community job fairs
- Employer networking events
- Industry meet-and-greets
- Workplace English workshops
Volunteer-to-employment
- Volunteer placements that build Canadian experience
- Reference letters from GSOS
- Internship & co-op referrals
- Youth employment readiness program
Who this is for
- Internationally trained professionals
- Newcomers entering the job market
- Youth & first-time job seekers
- Career changers
- Refugees & protected persons
- Re-entering the workforce
We'll walk with you.