Employment

When you get a job in Canada, you will have orientation days and health and safety training. You will be on TPT (probation) for a number of months. Then you may become full time employee and sign the contract. Your employer or union will give you information about vacation time, employment insurance, benefits, sick days and your worker’s right.

When I started my job in GM, the first week was called orientation days. The course was conducted by communication managers from the plant and the trade union. We were told about the work of the plant, internal rules, safety and the importance of the trade union to protect worker’s rights. After the course, every Tuesday we had meetings about safety in the workplace.

The course and the meetings really helped me learn about workplace safety and adapt to working conditions in Canada. It also helped me build good relationships with coworkers.