We are inviting you,our friends in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, to a free Virtual Employment and Immigration Event on Thursday, September 4, 2025! 

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada is actively recruiting a wide range of skilled professionals across a variety of sectors – including Education, Healthcare, Construction and more. If you’re looking to learn more about what Canada’s Happy Place has to offer, this event is for you!

During our time in the United Kingdom and Ireland, we have had the privilege of connecting with many talented professionals and we look forward to being able to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about current job openings; better understand licensure and certification requirements for regulated professions; and, connect directly with provincial immigration officers.

You’ll also hear from labour market specialists who can offer advice on resume writing and job searching — all tailored to help you succeed here.

Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are known for our warm hospitality and strong sense of belonging; we’re proud to welcome newcomers from around the world. Whether you’re looking to build a career, raise a family, or simply start fresh, there’s a place for you here.

We encourage you to take a few moments to explore our virtual recruitment platform before the event — it’s a great way to get familiar with everything that’s available and make the most of this opportunity. You’ll find on-demand video presentations and helpful resources that can give you a head start on your journey to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Virtual Event:  Thursday September 4^th, 2025. 16:30 – 19:30 (BST); 13:00 – 16:00 (NST)

To register for the upcoming virtual event, please do so on or before September 3^rd by visiting https://homeawaits.ca/virtualevents/

Questions? Email attraction@gov.nl.ca

 The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s In-Country Operations team is returning to the UK in June to celebrate Canada Day London! 

Canada Day London has become the largest celebration of Canadian culture worldwide; attracting over 50,000 visitors from London and abroad. Spanning multiple days, this annual celebration is filled with exciting events that foster international connections. 

To kick things off on June 25th, we’ll be attending the Canada-UK Business Summit to promote and strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador’s economic ties to the UK. 

On June 26th, we’re heading to the Canada House National Day Reception, where we’ll have the opportunity to connect with government leaders and the international business community. 

Following this, we’ll be helping to promote emerging Canadian artists at the Canada Music Showcase on June 27th. We are excited to announce that Newfoundland and Labrador’s own, Rum Ragged, will be taking the stage! With a reverence for their roots, these new champions of East Coast music enliven audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk. 

On June 28th, we will be attending the Canada Day Festival on Trafalgar Square. We’ll be promoting Newfoundland and Labrador through free, family-friendly events. There will be engaging entertainment, Canadian cuisine, and interactive experiences for everybody! 

Our final stop will be the Immigration Pathways Event at Canada House on June 30th. Here, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the immigration journey to Newfoundland and Labrador. From the initial point of contact and employer connections, to obtaining Permanent Residency (PR) and settling into the province, this event will highlight each critical step in the process. 

This exclusive, invite-only event is tailored for individuals working in in-demand occupations, and those who have previously engaged with the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism in the UK. Whether participants are just beginning their immigration journey or have already submitted provincial applications, this event will offer personalized guidance and insights to support them at every stage. 

We look forward to connecting with business leaders, government officials, and individuals who are passionate about what Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer! 

More details on Canada Day London can be found here: 
https://canadaday.london

Dia duit to our Irish friends and family! We are excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team, Ciara! 

Ciara is a summer intern with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Jobs, Immigration and Growth. She is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Gender, Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin, in Ireland. 

As an Irish-Newfoundlander, Ciara can confidently say that Ireland’s charm and welcoming nature are equally found in Newfoundland and Labrador. With a love for hiking, she is certain that if you like the trails and coastlines in Ireland, you’ll love them in Newfoundland and Labrador!

Ciara is excited to have the opportunity to speak with Irish people about the possibilities waiting for them to live and work in Canada’s Happy Place! 

She is currently in Dublin until Friday, May 9th after which she will be joining us in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. You can contact Ciara via email at attraction@gov.nl.ca , or simply complete the contact form here.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s In-Country Operations Team has wrapped up a fantastic first stop on our November 2024 UK Roadshow at the Doctor’s Job Fair in Dublin, Ireland!

Alongside NL Health Services team, we had the privilege of connecting with 40 potential physicians from Ireland and beyond—remarkable talent who could soon call Newfoundland and Labrador home. Our conversations were inspiring, as we shared the many benefits of working and living in our province.

Next up, we are in London for the second Doctor’s Job Fair on November 16th. Admission is free for Internationally Trained Physicians, and we’re eager to meet even more healthcare professionals interested in a rewarding career with NL Health Services.

Beyond the job fairs, our team continues to arrange one-on-one meetings with jobseekers across the UK. We’re highlighting exciting opportunities in healthcare, engineering, residential construction, aviation, early childhood education, and more.

For more details about the Doctor’s Job Fair in London, check out the link below:

Doctor’s Job Fair – London, England, November 16th, 2024

If you would like to schedule a meeting with one of our team members to discuss the opportunities to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada please contact us at attraction@gov.nl.ca, or visit www.HomeAwaits.ca to learn more. 

Thank you to NL Health Services and Healthdaq for their partnership and support—we can’t wait to continue this incredible journey in London!

For healthcare careers in Newfoundland and Labrador, go to www.WorkinHealthNL.ca

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s In-Country Operations Team will be back on the ground in the United Kingdom during November 2024, including a stop in Ireland! 

Our team is accompanying one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest employers, NL Health Services at the Doctor’s Job Fairs in Dublin on November 9^th and in London on November 16^th.  Admission is free at both shows for Internationally Trained Physicians. We hope to see you there to chat about rewarding physician openings in our province!

In addition to our presence at the job shows, our team will be arranging one-on-one meetings to discuss employment opportunities in the Province, and answer your questions on our provincial immigration pathways. 

Newfoundland and Labrador continues to have job vacancies in engineering, residential construction, social work, aviation, early childhood education, healthcare and more.  We’ll be meeting with interested jobseekers in London and Portsmouth with potential stops in Birmingham and Manchester. Stay tuned to our blog as we finalize our schedule!

We will also be following up with individuals and families from our previous visits to the UK and Ireland in spring and summer 2024 and look forward to connecting with you again. If you have not yet connected with our team, and wish to engage us while we are present in the United Kingdom, please feel free to reach out to us at Attraction@gov.nl.ca.  

More details on the Doctor’s Job Fairs in Dublin and London can be found here:

Doctor’s Job Fair – Dublin, Ireland, November 9^th, 2024: https://doctorsjobfair.com/events/job-fair-dublin-ireland/

Doctor’s Job Fair – London, England, November 16^th, 2024:  https://doctorsjobfair.com/events/job-fair-london-uk/

Hello United Kingdom and thank you for such a warm welcome upon our arrival!

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s In-Country Operations Team have been incredibly busy since landing in the United Kingdom on Friday, August 9^th. We arrived in in Manchester and immediately commuted to Barrow-in-Furness to meet with senior staff at Barrow Association Football Club (Barrow AFC).

The crew at Barrow were incredibly welcoming, and we immediately felt at home. We brought along some www.HomeAwaits.ca fan supporter items, and were delighted to see so many of the new kits around the stands with the Newfoundland and Labrador logo emblazoning the front of the shirts! The Barrow club gave us a tour of the SO Legal Stadium on Holker Street and we were fortunate enough to attend the home opener on Saturday afternoon where Barrow AFC secured 3 points with a 1-0 win to start their 2024-25 campaign! The Newfoundland delegation also had a quick chat with the Media Manager Ethan Thatcher, which is posted here.

The BBC Cumbria interviewed our In-Country Operations Manager to discuss the sponsorship agreement and the activities of our team while we conduct business throughout the UK. The interview can be viewed here.

Upon our return to Manchester over the weekend we immediately got to work meeting with individuals interested in learning more about living and working in Newfoundland and Labrador. We met individually with twenty people across greater Manchester and throughout northern England. We also delivered virtual meetings with those who could not travel to our location.

Tuesday after work we commuted back to Barrow to support our team in their Round One EFL Cup match vs. Port Vale. Once again the Bluebirds were victorious with a stellar comeback to advance to the Second Round where they will face Derby County at home at the SO Stadium on Tuesday, August 27^th.

This evening we will depart Manchester for Birmingham where we will set up a home base until August 21^st. Anyone who wishes to meet with us either in Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Manchester, or even virtually can connect with our team through the Contact Form on www.HomeAwaits.ca.

We look forward to meeting with individuals, organizations, and all pertinent partners during the remainder of our stay and are excited to spread awareness of Canada’s Happy Place!! We will provide regular updates on our whereabouts and our experiences here in your beautiful country, so please come back and visit this site regularly!

Sincere thanks once again for the incredible experience!

Sheldon O’Neill
Manager of In-Country Operations