Build ON Blog

Build ON is a pre-arrival service funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We provide specialized information and orientation about the Skilled Trades to newcomers approved to immigrate to Ontario, Canada. This blog is going to explore a wide range of topics relating to employment in Canada.

• Owning Your Own Business as a General Contractor: Understanding the Construction Sector Part 2
  June 29, 2023
  Have you ever thought about opening your own General Contracting Business? Have you ever wanted to learn more about Construction and the Skilled Trades in the process? Read this month’s part 2 interview blog with Build ON and Stuart Williamson, General Contractor in the Ottawa area to get a deeper inside scoop on what it is like owning your own business.
• Owning Your Own Business as a General Contractor: Understanding the Construction Sector
  May 25, 2023
  Have you ever thought about opening your own General Contracting Business? Have you ever wanted to learn more about Construction and the Skilled Trades in the process? Read this month’s blog article, an interview with Stuart Williamson, General Contractor in the Ottawa area, to get the inside scoop on what it is like owning your own business.
   
• Pitcher-This- Creating an Elevator Pitch
  April 27, 2023
  This month’s blog is on Pitcher-This-Creating an Elevator Pitch. Do you wish to learn about the Elevator Pitch, a popular technique used by job seekers in Canada? Look no further, as this month’s blog explains what it is along with a step-by-step guide to creating a winning elevator pitch for networking and job interviews. An effective elevator pitch will help you leave the best first impression and increase your chances of being hired in the Canadian labour market.
• Things to do while searching for a job in Canada
  March 30, 2023
  Finding a job can be a challenging and stressful process, but there are many strategies you can use to improve your chances of success. In this blog, we’ve outlined 22 strategies that you can use to improve your chances of success. To learn more, read this month’s blog post.
   
• Things to do while searching for a job in Canada
  March 30, 2023
  Finding a job can be a challenging and stressful process, but there are many strategies you can use to improve your chances of success. In this blog, we’ve outlined 22 strategies that you can use to improve your chances of success. To learn more, read this month’s blog post.