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 immigrating to Chatham-Kent to work, there are several immigration pathways available. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides information on programs for working and living in Canada.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) also works in partnership with IRCC to nominate skilled workers for permanent residence based on Ontario's labour market needs. Final decisions on permanent residence applications are made by the Government of Canada.
Settling in Chahtam-Kent
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 offers a wide range of employment opportunities across key sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture.
To explore current job opportunities, visit CKJobs.ca, 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. Be sure to carefully review and follow the application instructions for each position you apply to.
For more information on life in Chatham-Kent and community information:
We look forward to welcoming you to Chatham-Kent and supporting your journey to work and live in our community.
