This section contains information on job opportunities in Waterloo Region, and information on local industries and businesses. You will find agencies and resources that will help you find a job, determine where your skills and experience match local business needs, or help you develop a strategy to gain meaningful work in your area of expertise and interest. We have also included innovative strategies that newcomers have used to find work in Waterloo Region.

Topics of Interest

• Jobs, industries, and top occupations in Waterloo Region.
• Skill and employability requirements.  Knowing what skills you need for the job you hope to get or the career you are interested in is important. We summarize information and resources that can help you determine those skills.
• Strategies that newcomers have used to find work.
• Factors you might want to think about in deciding where to work.
• Information on businesses that support and provide positive work environments for newcomers 
• Access to online resources, local agencies, and publications that can help you in your job search, career planning, and job related self assessments.  Topics include credential assessment, services for foreign-trained professionals, professional associations, and volunteer or mentoring programs.