Workplace Terminology for General Labour Jobs

Essential English for Newcomers Working in Warehousing, Manufacturing & More

Starting a general labour job in Canada?

Join our beginner-friendly session to learn the most common workplace terms, instructions, and safety language used on the job.

You Will Learn:

• Common job instructions (e.g., “lift carefully,” “stack neatly,” “check inventory”)
• Names of tools, equipment, and materials
• Basic workplace safety vocabulary (e.g., PPE, hazard, report)
• Understanding schedules, breaks, and shift instructions
• How to ask for help or report problems on the job

Contact msleiman@ncceinc.org | 226-346-9548

Eligibility: Permanent Resident; Convention Refugee