Helpful Resources and Links
The resources below are grouped by topic. Most are free. Items marked as NL or Atlantic are the most locally relevant and are a good foundation to build from. French availability is noted where provided by the resource.
Place to Start
- Newcomer Youth Employment Toolkit (YMCA)Free, self-directed toolkit built for Atlantic Canada schools. Six modules cover resumes and candidate profiles, applying for jobs, interviews and follow-up, starting a new job, rights and responsibilities, setting goals, and staying healthy. Bilingual; French site available.
- Government of Canada – Youth ServicesInformation for newcomer youth and young adults on work, education, settlement services, health and wellbeing, and support for families and children. Bilingual; French site available.
- Service Canada Youth Digital GatewayExplore careers, jobs, volunteering, and education. Bilingual; French site available.
- Newcomer Hub NLInformation on employment, language training, education, and volunteering in Newfoundland and Labrador. Bilingual; French site available.
Employment Preparedness
- Government of Canada Job BankFree federal career-exploration and job-search tool. Filter results to Newfoundland and Labrador to view local postings and career profiles. Bilingual.
- NL Public Libraries – Newcomer Employment GuideLocally maintained hub for St. John’s job-finding support, provincial employment services, and YMCA of NL newcomer services.
- NL Public Libraries – Youth Employment GuideNL and Canada youth-employment programs plus resume, cover-letter, and interview tips.
Workplace Safety
- WorkplaceNL – Young Worker OHS CourseFree NL course meeting the health and safety outcomes in the Career Development 2201 high-school curriculum. Bilingual.
- CCOHS Young WorkersFree national posters, fact sheets, quizzes, and teaching tools for educators. Bilingual through CCHST.
Internet Safety
- MediaSmarts / HabiloMédiasCanada’s digital and media literacy charity, with lessons, games, and workshops for K–12 educators. Fully bilingual.
- RCMP Internet SafetyActivities, games, quizzes, and reporting information for online exploitation. Bilingual.
- Common Sense Education – Internet Safety LessonsReady-to-teach digital-citizenship lessons by grade band. A free account is required.
Workplace Culture
- Achev – Adapting to Canadian Workplace CulturePractical guidance on non-verbal cues, greetings, initiative, etiquette, and soft skills.
- Jumpstart Refugee Talent – Mastering Workplace CultureTeamwork, giving and receiving feedback, and continuous learning.
- Moving2Canada – Soft Skills and Workplace CultureNewcomer-friendly overview of communication, collaboration, and workplace values.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Employment Information
- Labour Standards Act
- Shops Closing Regulations
- Shops Closing Act
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Your Rights at Work Booklet
- Labour Standards Regulations
Quick-Reference Resource Matrix
Each website is mapped to its topics, audience level, scope, and French availability.
| Resource | Topics Covered | Level | Scope | French? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomer Youth Employment Toolkit | Resumes, applications, interviews, keeping a job, rights, goals, wellbeing | Youth / school | Atlantic | Yes |
| WorkplaceNL – Young Workers | Workplace safety; Career Development 2201 | High school | NL | Yes |
| CCOHS Young Workers | Safety posters, quizzes, teaching tools | Youth / educator | National | Yes |
| MediaSmarts / HabiloMédias | Internet safety and digital literacy | K–12 / educator | National | Yes |
| RCMP Internet Safety | Online safety, games, quizzes, reporting | Youth | National | Yes |
| Common Sense Education | Digital citizenship lessons | K–12 / educator | US (usable) | Some |
| Achev | Workplace culture, initiative, etiquette | Newcomer adult | National | No |
| Jumpstart Refugee Talent | Teamwork, feedback, continuous learning | Newcomer adult | National | No |
| Government of Canada Job Bank | Careers, jobs, labour-market information | All ages | National / NL | Yes |
| NL Public Libraries | Job search, career, youth-employment links | Youth / adult | NL | Some |
| Government of Canada Youth Services | Work, education, health, settlement services | Youth / young adult | National | Yes |
| Service Canada Youth Gateway | Careers, jobs, volunteering, education | Youth / young adult | National | Yes |
French availability reflects whether the resource itself offers French-language content. “Some” means partial coverage. Verify current availability, as websites update over time.