Immigrant & Newcomer Survey
Thank you for taking the time respond.
What is your age (years)?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
Which would best describe you?
Arab
Black
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Filipino
South Asian
Latin American
West Asian
White/Caucasian
Prefer not to answer
Other
How would you describe your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Non-Binary
Prefer not to answer
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
No formal education
Some grade school (did not finish grade 8)
Some high school (did not finish grade 12)
High school diploma
Trade/technical school
College diploma
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD
Prefer not to answer
How long have you been living in Brandon?
Less than 1 year
1 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
10+ years
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What is your paid employment status?
I am employed (working full time)
I am employed (working part time)
I am unemployed but seeking work
I am self-employed
Prefer not to answer
Other
In which industry are you currently working?
How did you learn about securing employment in your profession in Canada? (Select all that apply)
Friends and family living in Canada
Websites
Government of Canada website (www.cic.gc.ca)
Social Media
Contact in the field - potential employers etc
Westman Immigrant Services
My cultural community organisation
What are the biggest challenges you experienced in finding employment in the first few years you lived in Brandon or Canada? (Select all that apply)
Lack of Canadian references
Limited or no Canadian work experience
English language difficulties
Employer discrimination
Problems understanding different accents
Are you able to transition into your original profession in the Canadian labor market?
Yes
No
Somewhat
What was your profession from your country of origin?
Are you in a job that is at the same level as your skills and experience?
Yes
No
Not applicable
Prefer not to answer
Are your credentials and work experiences recognized in Canada?
Yes
No
Have your credentials been assessed by the regulatory body in your chosen industry?
Yes
No
Please describe the challenges you encountered in getting credentialed in Canada? (Please select all that apply)
Complicated
Time consuming
Stressful
Limiting
Unfair
Inequitable
Lacking national standards
Lacking adequate information
Lacking a clear process
Did your inability to access work in your original profession result in any of the following outcomes?
Reduced social mobility
Reduced earnings
Poverty
Unemployment
Underemployment
Strong emotions (i.e., sadness, disappointment, anger, depression, etc.)
Did your inability to access work in your original profession result in any of the following outcomes?
Reduced social mobility
Unemployment
Reduced earnings
Underemployment
Poverty
Strong emotions (i.e., sadness, disappointment, anger, depression, etc.)
How would you describe your overall experience of moving to and securing employment in Brandon or Canada?
Very positive
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Very negative
What changes, if any, do you think would better enable immigrants to reach their full potential finding appropriate employment in Brandon?
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