Chatham-Kent has a history of welcoming immigrants, and was designated as Canada's first official Welcoming Community in 2016. We look forward to welcoming you to Chatham-Kent.
How to Immigrate
If you are interested in moving to Chatham-Kent as a new immigrant, find information on how to immigrate from the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website (IRCC). IRCC will give you information on immigrating to Canada for work, as well as other options to move to Canada. There is also an
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that works in partnership with IRCC to nominate foreign workers for economic immigration. OINP selects foreign workers for permanent residence who have the skills and experience that the Ontario economy needs. The Government of Canada makes the final decision to approve applications for permanent residence.
Once you arrive, there are settlement supports and community services available to help you and your family get connected and settle in. Chatham-Kent is also home to several cultural community associations, and has many options for
recreation and leisure.
Find more information about moving to CK and suggested steps after you arrive on the Immigrate to CK page.
Chatham-Kent Employment
Chatham-Kent's largest sectors for employment opportunities are manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture. For more information on what types of jobs Chatham-Kent has to offer, visit ChathamKentJobs.com, and the Employers in CK page to link to some of Chatham-Kent's employers. You can also follow
Living Chatham-Kent LinkedIn for employment-related updates. Remember to follow the application guidelines listed on the specific job you are interested in.
For more information on life in Chatham-Kent and community information:
Employers Seeking Immigrant Talent
If you are an employer based in Chatham-Kent, there are supports to help you connect with immigrant talent. Share what talent needs you are looking for by registering with the CK Immigrate to Work Employer List. The CK Immigrate to Work team will review the talent needs shared and connect employers with immigrant talent.
Please note, resumes from immigrant talent are not pre-screened and eligibility for immigration is dependent upon meeting the requirements set out by the OINP program and/or Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Immigrant Applicants
If you are an immigrant applicant, you can explore opportunities to move to or work in Chatham-Kent on www.LivingCK.ca.
We are also happy to share information on life and opportunities in Chatham-Kent. Join the LivingCK mailing list by registering here. In addition to receiving information about life in Chatham-Kent, your skills and contact information may be shared with CK employers seeking talent.
Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications to immigration programs. Interested job applicants must still apply directly to employer job postings, and those interested in participating in an immigration program must follow the guidelines on the OINP website or Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website (IRCC).
