Welcome to FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES PAGE
Welcome to the heart of our mission—a place where hope meets help. This section of our website is more than just a library of tools—it’s a lifeline built with love, courage, and lived experience.
Whether you're preparing to take your first steps toward Canada or you're already here trying to find your footing, these free tools and resources were created just for you. Every checklist, guide, and template is designed to ease your journey, lift your spirit, and remind you that you are never alone.
From surviving your first snowstorm to rewriting your future in a new language, these supports are our way of saying: You belong here. You matter. And your new beginning starts now.
📩 How to Get Your Free Tools & Resources
Looking for help? We’ve made it easy.
Just send us an email and type the name of the free resource you want in your message—for example: “Pre-departure Packing List” or “Canadian Resume Template.” That’s it!
✅ No forms. No spam. No pressure.
We’re not here to trick you—we’re here to help. You’ll receive the resource straight to your inbox, completely free.
Need more support?
If you'd like someone from our team to reach out and guide you personally, just mention that in your message. We’re always happy to walk this journey with you.
📧 Email us at: info@hire360.ca
Subject: Free Resource Request
Your new beginning is important to us. And we're here—every step of the way.
🧳 PRE-ARRIVAL RESOURCES
1. 🇨🇦 Canada Immigration & Visa Types Cheat Sheet
Here’s the Canada Immigration & Visa Types Cheat Sheet — a clear, beginner-friendly overview of the most common pathways to come to Canada, perfect for newcomers, future applicants, and curious families.
Understand your options. Choose your path. Build your future.
🛠️ 1. Work Permit (Temporary Foreign Worker Program)
📚 2. Study Permit
💍 3. Spousal Sponsorship
🧳 4. Permanent Residency (PR)
🧒 5. Family Sponsorship (Other)
🏥 6. Refugee/Protected Person Status
🎓 7. International Experience Canada (IEC) – Working Holiday
📦 Bonus: Visitor Visa
🧭 Need this is Printable Format?
Just email us and ask for: “Canada Visa Cheat Sheet”
We'll send you a clean, easy-to-read PDF — free, no spam, no sign-up.
2. Pre-Departure Packing List
Here’s a detailed Pre-Departure Packing List (By Season) designed specifically for Filipinos preparing to start their new life in Canada. It highlights essentials, important documents, and season-specific items with helpful Filipino context to make sure nothing is forgotten!
Prepare smart. Travel light. Arrive ready.
👜 A. Essential Documents & Copies (Bring Originals + 2 Copies!)
👚 B. Clothing & Weather-Specific Items
🧴 C. Personal & Household Essentials
📱 D. Electronics & Communication
🧾 E. Important Tips for Packing
📩 Want a Printable PDF Packing List?
Email us and request: “Pre-Departure Packing List” — we’ll send it to you for free, no strings attached.
3. 🗓️ Step-by-Step Immigration Timeline Guide
Stay organized. Stay informed. Take control of your Canadian dream.
Step-by-Step Immigration Timeline Guide designed as a printable checklist to help newcomers and future immigrants track every important milestone—from visa applications to medical exams and biometrics.
📩 Want a Printable PDF Checklist?
Email us with: “Immigration Timeline Guide” and we’ll send you a handy, printable version to help you track your journey from start to finish.
4. Budgeting for Your First 3 Months in Canada Template
Plan ahead. Spend wisely. Build your stability.
Here is a practical and beginner-friendly Budgeting for Your First 3 Months in Canada Template, perfect for newcomers who want to plan their finances wisely during their transition. This includes estimated living costs in major provinces and is available in both Excel and printable PDF format.
📩 Want the Editable Excel or PDF Version?
Email us with: “3-Month Canada Budget Template”
We’ll send it to you free—ready to fill out and customize to your situation.
5. “What to Expect in Your First Winter”Survival Guide
Winter in Canada can be beautiful—but also overwhelming if it’s your first time experiencing snow, freezing temperatures, or early sunsets. This guide is your go-to resource to prepare physically, emotionally, and financially for the season.
📩 Want the PDF Version?
🏠 SETTLEMENT TOOLS
6. Newcomer Housing Guide + Apartment Hunting Checklist
→ How to find rentals, red flags, average rent, and documents you need.
🏡 1. Where to Find Rentals in Canada
💰 2. Average Rent Prices (2025 Estimates)
🚨 3. Rental Red Flags & How to Avoid Scams
🗂️ 4. Documents You’ll Need to Apply
✅ 5. Apartment/Room Viewing Checklist
From H.I.R.E. 360 Workforce Solutions:
"We know finding a home is more than just renting an apartment—it's your first step toward stability in Canada. We're here to support you every step of the way."
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7. Grocery & Household Essentials Starter List
"Grocery & Household Essentials Starter List” — perfect for including in your Newcomer Welcome Package, printable PDF from H.I.R.E. 360 Workforce Solutions:
🛒 Grocery & Household Essentials Starter List
From your H.I.R.E. 360 family:
"Every kitchen you build in Canada is a step toward making this country feel like home."
8. 🚍 Calgary Transit Guide for Newcomers
Navigating a new city can be confusing at first, but Calgary's public transit is clean, safe, and beginner-friendly. This guide will help you get your fare card, download the right apps, and read transit maps with confidence.
🧾 1. Transit Fare Options
💳 2. How to Get a Fare Card (Calgary Transit eCard)
🗺️ 3. Understanding Calgary’s Transit Map
📱 4. Helpful Apps for Newcomers
🧠 5. Smart Tips for First-Time Riders
🧊 6. Winter Travel Tips
🤝 Final Advice from H.I.R.E. 360:
"Don’t worry if you miss a stop or take the wrong bus—it happens to all of us! Every ride is a step toward independence. You’ve got this."
10 Questions: We Want To Hear From You!
Why is this important to Us?
Give voice to your experience — in your own words, from your heart.
Capture the emotional truth of what it means to start over in a new country.
Help others understand the quiet strength and deep resilience it takes to begin again.
Connect you with others who have walked a similar path and felt the same fears, hopes, and dreams.
Your story matters. By sharing it, you may help another newcomer feel less alone—or help Canadians better understand the beauty and bravery of immigration.
You don’t have to have the “right” answers. There’s no script. Just your truth.
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