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Resources for new Canadian designers
FAQs
What do I need to know about Canada while working/living there?
Indigenous peoples & history resources
1. Indigenous Peoples & History
- Residential Schools History by the Canadian Encyclopedia / NCTR / Govt. of Canada / Indigenous Studies of UBC
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan
- Stories from the Land: Indigenous Place Names in Canada
- #IndigenousReads Reading list for Children / Young Adult / Adult / Poetry
- Watch Indigenous-made films on Indigenous Cinema by NFB
- The Indigenous Learning Series
- More general information can be found here
- Hope for Wellness helpline for Indigenous folks across Canada
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation + YouTube Channel
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports + 94 Calls to Action (PDF) + Summary of the Final Report (PDF)
Healthcare pages
2. Healthcare 101
Housing links
3. Housing sites
- REW
- Realtor.ca
- Subsidized and affordable housing is available per many municipalities, here are a few examples:
- Subsidized Housing & Housing Benefits
- BC Housing Affordable Rental Housing
- Alberta affordable housing programs
4. More tips on housing rights and help here:
- Affordable housing programs across Canada ; Housing benefits ; Moving 2 Canada : Finding accommodation in Canada ; Accorn Canada: Uniting Communities for Justice
Where can I meet other designers in Canada?
What are some common job requirements for design work in Canada?
- Accessibility knowledge (RGD links):
- Ethics
- No spec resources
- Government of Canada links:
How do I join the Canadian design community?
- Slack
- Community news at RGD
- Volunteer with RGD!
- Other volunteer organizations include: https://payitfwd.design/about-us; https://www.designgigsforgood.org/
Where can I read more about Canadian designers/design?
Where can I find design jobs in Canada?
- RGD job board
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- Government of Canada
- Job-Specific Resources:
- Accessibility document
- RGD Handbook
- Billing
- Forms
- Ethics
- D&I Resources
- Government Jobs Canada:
- Federal Internship for Newcomers program:
- Employment Ontario
- Employment Quebec
- Employment British Columbia
- Employment Manitoba
- Employment Yukon
- Employment Nunavut
- Employment Alberta
- Employment Saskatchewan
- Employment New Brunswick
- Employment Newfoundland and Labrador
- Employment Nova Scotia
- Employment Prince Edward Island
- Employment North West Territories
- Additional private organizations like WoodGreen Community Services and World Education Services offer guidance on credential recognition, job searching, and professional integration.
- Volunteer with RGD!
- Other volunteer organizations include: https://payitfwd.design/about-us ; https://www.designgigsforgood.org/
What kind of benefits should I expect from working as a designer in Canada?
How can I connect with other student designers in Canada?
- Student-Specific Resources:
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Healthcare 101
Rental sites
Housing Sites
- REW
- Realtor.ca
- Housing for Ukrainians Costi
- Subsidized and affordable housing is available per many municipalities, here are a few examples:
- More tips on housing rights and help here:
Government of Canada links:
- https://www.canada.ca/en.html
- For new immigrants: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants.html
- Prepare for life in Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada.html
Indigenous Peoples & History
- Residential Schools History by the Canadian Encyclopedia / NCTR / Govt. of Canada / Indigenous Studies of UBC
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan
- Stories from the Land: Indigenous Place Names in Canada
- #IndigenousReads Reading list for Children / Young Adult / Adult / Poetry
- Watch Indigenous-made films on Indigenous Cinema by NFB
- The Indigenous Learning Series
- Hope for Wellness helpline for Indigenous folks across Canada
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation + YouTube Channel
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports + 94 Calls to Action (PDF) + Summary of the Final Report (PDF)
- More general information can be found here
Student-Specific Resources
- Study as an international student
- Study permit
- Learn about student life in Canada
- RGD Student Design resources
- Ethics
- Internships
- D&I Resources
- For Ukrainian Students
Job-Specific Resources
- Accessibility document
- RGD Handbook
- Billing
- Forms
- Ethics
- D&I Resources
- Government Jobs Canada:
- Federal Internship for Newcomers program:
- Employment Ontario
- Employment Quebec
- Employment British Columbia
- Employment Manitoba
- Employment Yukon
- Employment Nunavut
- Employment Alberta
- Employment Saskatchewan
- Employment New Brunswick
- Employment Newfoundland and Labrador
- Employment Nova Scotia
- Employment Prince Edward Island
- Employment North West Territories
- Additional private organizations like WoodGreen Community Services and World Education Services offer guidance on credential recognition, job searching, and professional integration.
- Volunteer with RGD!
- Other volunteer organizations include: https://payitfwd.design/about-us ; https://www.designgigsforgood.org/
Community Resources
For The Ukrainian Community:
- Ukrainian Canadian Congress
- Canada Ukraine Foundation
- St Voloydymyr Institute
- Canadian Immigrant Aid Society
What would you like to see us (RGD) provide? Please email us at community@rgd.ca
