Obtain an accurate explanation of the actual proposed engagement from the relevant authorized source.
Reconcile the record before using it
A recruiter’s summary may differ from the employer’s terms. Do not choose the most convenient version or imply that unagreed responsibilities form part of the job.
Proof of Canadian citizenship, the credential the listing names, the regulator’s confirmation where a licence is relied on, and an employer letter that identifies the listed profession and the professional duties. The employer letter should name the position, describe the professional accounting duties in order of importance, name the qualification relied on, state the salary, and give the intended period and the location of the work. At minimum, a support letter describing the position as it now stands: the professional title, the specific duties, the reporting relationship, the employer entity, and the expected duration. Dated letters from each previous employer stating the position, duties and period, on letterhead and signed by someone who can confirm them, together with the diploma and transcript. Build the letter around facts the employer can presently confirm: the employing entity, professional duties, compensation, temporary period, supervision, and the method for selecting a site. If a staffing agency and an end client describe the assignment differently, ask them directly to reconcile the discrepancy rather than picking whichever version looks better.