Searching for Internationally Trained Professionals

• Functions as an initiative of Laurentian University that assists Northern Ontario employers with hiring internationally trained professionals (ITPs) residing in Ontario
• Provides an extensive database of pre-screened ITPs in various fields, such as but not limited to engineering, accounting, management, environmental sciences, and internet technicians (IT)
• Assists ITPs in securing a career in their field in Northern Ontario
• Helps ITPs acquire the information, training, and resources needed to be successful in securing a career

Services for employers include:

• Employee retention
• Job matching
• Recruitment
• Résumé screening

Works to preserve and revitalize the language, culture, arts, spirituality and traditions of the Anishinaabe people of Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island) and surrounding areas

• Offers a museum which presents unique and culturally authentic interpretations of Anishinaabe history, cultural practices and beliefs
• Provides traditional storytelling, drum teaching, crafts, conferences and language assessment tools

A FREE government-funded language training program designed to assist immigrants in learning English

• Assists immigrants in learning English with a focus on the four skills: Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening
• Students learn a great deal about Canadian culture with themes such as employment, education, banking, travel, transportation, and more

Accreditation Qualifications and Information Services -- information and help for international professionals to develop plans to obtain professional recognition * one-on-one confidential interviews, group information sessions, individualized action plan,
cross-cultural information, referral to interpretation services or document translation

Strategic Consulting Services -- identify service gaps within the community and develop program responses to fill needs

Newcomer Services -- settlement services provided through various Welcome Centre Immigrant Services offices (see separate entries)

Child care and Ontario EarlyON program (see separate entries)

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

C-Women: Bridge for Immigrant Women Reskilling into IT Coding Professions

• immigrant women who wish to enter the IT field with a minimum of two years work experience outside of Canada in any field and minimum of high school education; no previous IT training required
• 6 month program with career/job search and settlement support, Python Coding, QA Foundations and Software Testing training

Bridge to Media and Communications (BEMC)

• for internationally educated professionals with post-secondary training and at least two years experience outside of Canada in media, communications, public relations, or related areas
• 6 month program including work placement
• consists of instruction on Canadian media landscape, workplace communication, supervised work placement and career coaching from an employment and placement counsellor

Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM)

• for internationally trained professionals with post-secondary education in psychology or a related field where a significant component is mental health such as counselling, social work, psychiatry or psychotherapy
• Employment Stream: 10-12 month full-time program, with supervised placement, mentoring and job search supports
• Registration Stream: 12-14 month full-time program, with academic curriculum, supervised placement, SEUS seminar (Safe and Effective Use of Self), small group clinical supervision, mentoring and job search supports

Bridge to Employment in Services for Immigrant Populations (BESIP)

• for those with international post-secondary education and a minimum of
  two years' work experience outside Canada who want to work in the human/social/community services sector
• six month program where participants develop an understanding of the issues faced by newcomers and immigrant clients, discover professional options to advance in their career, and have a work placement

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Full Stack.Net Cloud Developer Program:

• 21 week program for internationally trained IT professionals with education and experience in computer programming and software development; minimum language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
• industry specific technical and communication skills training; career planning and individual job search support; connections to employers

IT Infrastructure Program:

• 15 week program for internationally trained immigrants and newcomers with education and experience in information technology, computer science or engineering (computer, electronics or electrical); minimum language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
• industry-specific technical skills training, including computer networking, information security, installation and configuration of servers in a virtualized environment with an emphasis on operating systems; presentation skills
• individual career planning and job search assistance; recruitment events; connections to employers

Supply Chain Management

• 12 week program for internationally trained individuals with education and experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Purchasing; minimum language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
• industry-specific communication and technical skills training with focus on Ontario supply chain sector
• individual career planning and job search assistance; connections to employers

Engineering/Architecture program

• 15 week bridge training program offered to internationally trained civil and mechanical engineers, architects, technologists and technicians
• advanced technical concepts, skills and competencies required to work as Engineer Interns (ETI), Project Managers/Coordinators, Structural Designers, Engineering/Architectural Technologists/Technicians, Site Supervisors and Estimators
• program is complemented by wrap around services (employment advising and job development

Covid-19 -- office open to in-person service; check website or call for updates


Employment Services

• career service centre
• career advancement counselling
• resume writing, job search workshops, job matching, job placement
• networking events and mentorship

Education Programs

• academic counselling
• leadership development
• credentials recognition and licensure assistance
• anti-racism webinars
• Toastmasters' Club

Pre-apprenticeship and Ontario Bridge Training Programs

• Gateway programs
• pre-apprenticehip programs for electricians and plumbers
• bridge training program for internationally trained accounting and finance professionals to obtain a Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation

Interpreters, including interpreters for women who are victims of domestic violence and sexual violence, as well as those who have been sexually exploited through human trafficking

• certified translations
• interpreter training
• language testing
• language consulting
• social enterprise

Information about services, documentation requirements and document submission procedures are available on ICAS' website. Services include:

• assessment reports for secondary, postsecondary and technical qualifications
• helps stakeholders to understand international educational credentials
• ongoing liaison with governments, national academic assessment bodies and other credential evaluation agencies
• designated by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Accepts requests worldwide for Ontario equivalency assessment.

National clearinghouse, includes information and referral for individuals and organizations on the recognition of academic and occupational credentials for working and studying in Canada and abroad

• provides information on Canada's education systems and quality assurance to assist in the recognition of Canadian qualifications
• online directories including Canadian educational institutions and occupational profiles
• does not grant equivalencies or assess credentials, or intervene on behalf of individuals

Services include:

• centralized application service
• transcript and document processing
• confirmation of admission offers
• international credential assessment
• data repository and data warehouse for Ontario colleges
• promotion of Ontario's public colleges

Federation of the physiotherapy provincial and territorial colleges * supports member organizations in knowledge brokering and policy services * administers evaluation service which includes credentialing and competency assessments * reviews education and qualifications of internationally-educated applicants

Administers the Physiotherapy Competency Examinations

Low interest loans up to $15,000 to pay for the credentials, licensing, retraining or professional development that internationally trained professionals need to work in Canada

Loan may be used for

• education and training programs of two years or less
• fees for licensing and qualifying exams
• credentials assessments
• English or French language training
• living allowance
• relocation costs for employment
• travel expenses to take courses or exams not available in client's area
• books, course materials and work equipment
• professional association fees

Assesses international academic qualifications and evaluates equivalence to Canadian education system

• assessment reports are used for immigration, employment, admission to some community colleges, or for licensing by some professional associations
• not necessary for admission to Canadian university degree programs

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) -- for applicants applying under Express Entry and other federal and provincial immigration streams

• designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Academic and technical training

• occupation-specific workplace communication training and workplace practice
• licensure examination preparation
• connections to professions in Canada through mentorships, internships, clinical placements, and networking events

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Services and supports for internationally trained nurses

• assistance in preparing for registration exam
• orientation to nursing and the health care workplace in Ontario
• job shadowing placement opportunities
• individual counselling, group support
• branch offices in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Brampton, Mississauga and London -- call or visit website for information

Verification and evaluation of academic credentials earned outside Canada

• international degree preview -- self directed web-based service

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

• for applicants applying for Canada's immigration programs such as Express Entry
• designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

World Education Profiles

• online database to assist in placing newcomer secondary students in appropriate grade levels
• also online resources on international education

A website with information and resources for newcomers to Ontario

• information includes immigration and citizenship, housing, health, employment, education including English classes, community and recreation, legal services, and daily life including consumer protection, life events and transportation
• search to find community agencies near you
• discussion forum for newcomers to share experiences and ask questions
• information for internationally educated professionals through the Job Readiness Tool, jobreadiness.settlement.org
• Settlement At Work -- professional development and resources for people who work with newcomers

• Regulatory body
• assessment of qualifications prior to arrival in Canada
• education, training and professional development
• investigates complaints

Helps healthcare workers find jobs in Ontario * works to fill gaps in the healthcare workforce

Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals - Services to help Internationally Educated Health Professionals become employed in their profession or in another career * services include workshops, information sessions and online resources

Evaluation and curriculum support

Assessments program to assess the competencies of health professionals and their readiness to practice in Ontario

• administers examinations to ensure health professionals meet Canadian standards
• learning programs to help health professionals transition to training and practice
• educational programs to support international medical graduates in their transition to residency training

Additional services in the area of test design and administration, and curriculum development and delivery