Canadian employers expect a resume without a photo, date of birth or marital status, printed on Letter paper rather than A4. One page suits early-career applicants and two pages is common for experienced professionals. Recruiters look for Canadian-style job titles, results in your bullet points and, for newcomers, a clear line on your work permit or permanent residence status.
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Languages matter more than in many countries, so list English and French levels honestly. These templates follow that shape with clean, photo-free headers and room for a short summary. Set the paper to US Letter in the builder before you download.
No. Most Canadian employers prefer resumes without a photo, and leaving it out keeps the focus on your skills and experience.
One page for early-career applicants and two pages for most experienced professionals. Keep older roles brief.
A short line such as permanent resident or open work permit helps, because employers want to know you can start without sponsorship. Leave out document numbers.
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