Job search tools
A degree in Hispanic Studies opens up various career opportunities.
Public sector
The government of Canada does most of its hiring through the Public Service Commission (PSC). You can register for training programs and apply for full-time, summer or part-time jobs on their website.
Here are some examples of some of the positions available through the PSC:
- airport customer officer
- border patrol agent
- community services director
- cultural affairs officer
- custom official
- foreign service officer
- foreign correspondant
- foreign student advisor
- immigration officer
- import/export advisor
- international communications specialist
- peace corps worker
- public relations specialist
- tourism director
- special events coordinator
Most Ministries use the Commission for recruitment. Jobs in Immigration, the Foreign Service, and Domestic Affairs are all posted on this website. It is possible to create a membership and post a resume on the site for potential employers to view.
Other departments do their own recruiting. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is one example. You can apply directly on their website: www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/csis-jobs.html
Private sector
Translating:
There are many companies offering translation and interpretation services. Some are language specific so include all the languages you speak when searching.
Institute of Translating and Interpreting: www.iti.org.uk
Teaching:
There is a great demand for English teachers all over the world. Although this may not be a career option, it pays well and is usually a character building experience. The site below posts jobs all over the world.
Dave's ESL Cafe: www.eslcafe.com
Others:
Some examples of companies whose services require bilingual workers are, Airlines, Mining Companies (Placer Dome), Hotels & Resorts (Fairmont, Whistler) and Administration & Reception.
Job opportunities in Hispanic/Italian speaking countries
Summer jobs:
These web sites are regularly updated and include jobs postings from all around the world.
Overseas Jobs.Com
Summer Jobs.Com
Resort Jobs.Com
Jobs Go Abroad.Com
Au pair:
These web sites provide information for Au Pairing in Italy, Spain and Europe.
Au Pair Italy
Au Pair Europe
Europa Pages: Au pair work in Spain: A directory of au-pair agencies in Spain.
Teaching ESL:
This site contains excellent job boards advertising for ESL positions all over the world. There are jobs available in Spain, Latin America, Italy and nearly anywhere else you may want to go.
Translating:
These sites are primarily companies that offer their own translation services but all of them would be worth contacting if you are interested in translating. The site with ** is a site that actually has specific links pertaining to applying for a job with the company.
United Nations: Translating - The UN is always interested in hiring new translators. Candidates for translator positions are required to translate from at least two of the six official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish).
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs):
The following is a list of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs):
Canada World Youth (CWY)
Canadian Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI)
CUSO
OXFAM-Québec
SUCO
World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
Youth Challenge International
Transnational Organizations:
Many transnational organizations need bilingual workers to increase communication and build cooperation. Some positions are volunteer while others are salary positions. They also offer internships.
Directory of Development Organizations: www.devdir.org
Libertad y Desarollo: www.lyd.org
United Nations: www.un.org
Search Sites:
There are also many sites with job search engines. Here are some:
www.jobs.com
www.jobs.goabroad.com
www.careerjet.com