Before you Move
Planning to live and work in Manitoba?
Before you move, learn as much as you can about your occupation and your destination in Manitoba. The more you plan and prepare before you move, the better we can help you when you arrive.
We have the resources for you to learn everything you need to know before you make the move.
- Plan for your employment and settlement.
- Learn about regulated professions in Manitoba, qualifications recognition, and the licensing process.
- Research your occupation.
- Research local immigrant services, housing opportunities, schools and cost of living.
- Improve your English with free online lessons.
Pre-Arrival
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is a free program designed to help immigrants approved to come to Canada get a head start on their job search and workplace readiness. We provide personalized pre-employment support, helping you understand the Canadian job market, build connections, and gain the skills needed to secure employment in your field.
Delivered by a network of six settlement agencies across Canada, including Manitoba Start, SOPA offers:
- Interactive online courses led by experienced facilitators
- One-on-one coaching with Canadian employment specialists
- Job search resources and tools specific to Canadian industries
- Guidance on credential recognition and professional licensing
- Opportunities to connect with employers and industry networks
- Comprehensive information to help you settle in your new community
Our program is available to you from anywhere in the world, allowing you to begin your Canadian career journey before you arrive.
Start preparing today and arrive job-ready in Canada.
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is an Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) funded program that delivers free pre-arrival services for job readiness, success and retention.
Approved to immigrate to Canada? Register with SOPA before you arrive! Register – Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)
Planning for Canada, funded by Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada, provides pre-arrival services to economic and family class immigrants before coming to Canada. Manitoba Start is happy to be part of Planning for Canada as Provincial Advisors to help immigrants prepare for their move, settlement and employment in Canada.
