The Foreign Credential Recognition ProgramWorks with key stakeholders to implement projects that improve the integration of internationally trained workers into the workforce. The Medical Council of Canada, the Canadian Nurses Association, The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, and other groups have obtained funding for projects under this program. The Working in Canada ToolProvides detailed labour market reports on the selected occupations and cities in Canada. For example, users can search for information on Registered Nurses in Timmins. Bridge Training Programs in OntarioSupported by the government to support newcomers in obtaining their license or certificate in their profession so that they can work in Ontario. This page lists bridge training projects by profession and sector. Career MapsFor internationally trained professionals explain in detail every step of the registration process, including language requirements, industry trends, labour market conditions, credential assessment process, licensing fees and other important information. Proposed Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 Introduced in the Ontario Legislature in May, if passed, would ensure that a worker certified to practice in one province or territory will be entitled to be certified in that occupation in Ontario without having to complete additional material training, experience, examinations or assessments. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner Is an independent agency of the government of Ontario that assesses the registration practices of certain regulated professions to ensure these practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone applying to practise his or her profession in Ontario. Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA) is a not-for-profit organization that is part of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of Ontario's strategy to expand and enhance services provided in Ontario to internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs). CEHPEA provides assessments for International Medical Graduates for direct entry training in Family Medicine or many of the direct entry specialties and offers written and clinical assessments for candidates. CEHPEA also administers the "Orientation to training and Practice in Canada" program for candidates who have received acceptance for a specialty residency training program or a Practice Ready Assessment position in the province of Ontario. HealthForceOntario Access Centre Offers a range of free services to support internationally trained and educated health professionals through the licensure and registration process. In person and/or on the phone support includes on-site access to information and materials, counselling, and referral services. HealthForceOntario Community Partnership Program Provides on-the-ground physician recruitment support to community recruiters, health care organizations and health care providers within Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) areas across Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Bridge Training Invitation for Proposals For bridging projects that improve access to occupational registration and/ or employment for internationally trained individuals. Since 2003, Ontario has funded over 180 bridging projects that develop and deliver training and services to enable licensing and employment as well as initiatives that enhance the fairness and effectiveness with which Ontario’s institutions are able to respond to the integration of internationally trained individuals on a system-wide or sector-wide basis. Employers, colleges and universities, occupational regulatory bodies, and community organizations can submit proposals. St. Michael’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, Ryerson University, Mohawk College, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario, CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses, and others have received funding for projects. Nursing Secretariat Provides one-time funding on an ad-hoc basis for nursing health human resources demonstration projects. ALLIES Granting Offers start-up and partnership funding to communities across Canada that assemble local or regional councils focused on the employment of skilled immigrants. The Mentoring Partnership An alliance of community agencies in the City of Toronto, Peel Region and York Region, who offer occupation specific mentoring to skilled immigrants. Career Bridge A private sector not-for-profit organization that works with employers to provide work experiences for graduates across the full spectrum of Canada’s business community. St. Michael’s Hospital and the University Health Network have utilized this program. Settlement.org Provides information for newcomers and those who work with newcomers in Ontario. hireimmigrants.ca Roadmap A step-by-step interactive guide with comprehensive strategies and tools to help businesses enhance their human resources planning and practice, from recruiting to retaining skilled immigrants. Attracting and Retaining Immigrants: A Tool Box of Ideas for Smaller Centres Prepared by the National Working Group on Small Centre Strategies and was funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. A number of government and non-government immigration professionals from across Canada have developed the Tool Box of information and practical ideas to help smaller communities attract and retain new people. Skills for ChangeA non-profit United Way member agency specializing in the development and delivery of sector-specific employment preparation programs for highly skilled new immigrants. Through mentoring, professional partnerships, and skills, technology, language and career training, it supports and eases the labour market integration of skilled immigrants in a variety of professions. Services include - language training for the workplace, mentoring workshops and handbook, cross-cultural communications workshop and a diversity awareness workshop. Skills InternationalSkillsInternational.ca is an online, searchable database of candidate profiles of immigrant job seekers. Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks The centre of expertise in support of the national standards in English and French for describing, measuring and recognizing second language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants for living and working in Canada. The Centre offers an online self-assessment tool. Michener Institute English Language AssessmentSet in the context of health care and describes language proficiency in four skill areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Test scores are reported using Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) which are a national Canadian standard of English language proficiency. Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA) A not-for-profit organization and is part of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of Ontario's overall strategy to expand and enhance services provided in Ontario to internationally educated health professionals. CEHPEA provides evaluation and orientation programs to Internationally Educated Health Professionals. World Education Services (WES) A not for profit organization that evaluates international credentials in order to facilitate the integration of internationally educated individuals into the employment and education environment of their newly adopted country. WES offers an online self-directed credential equivalency service where individuals or institutions can look up equivalencies of international academic credentials instantly. WES provides credential evaluation for College of Nurses of Ontario and College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) Collects, organizes, and distributes information, and acts as a national clearing house and referral service to support the recognition and portability of Canadian and international educational and occupational qualifications. CICIC advises individuals on steps to take to have their credentials assessed and recognized in Canada, and refers them to the appropriate institutions. Grand Erie Immigrant Settlement Transition, Employment, and Partnerships (ISTEP) A taskforce comprised of immigrant and community stakeholders to explore solutions to the lack of skills training, educational bridging programs, and advanced workplace training in the region. ISTEP also aims to raise the publics’ awareness of the talents, skills, and contributions immigrants make to vibrant communities. Cultural Coalition of Chatham-Kent Along with community partners continues to develop and implement strategic plans for long-term immigrant attraction and recruitment. The Coalition is committed to providing services to newcomers to ensure successful integration into our community. CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses Hamilton Office A bridge training initiative, primarily funded by the Ontario Government, which provides support and service to internationally educated nurses in order to help them meet Ontario registration requirements and integrate effectively into the health care workforce. Located in Toronto, Hamilton, and London, CARE also offers exam supports, language supports, supportive counselling, financial advice, job shadowing, workshops, networking opportunities, a resource centre and assistance to enter and integrate successfully into the workplace in Ontario. London-Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council An employer-led council with a mandate to engage London-Middlesex employers in the delivery of strategies that facilitate the recruitment and retention of internationally trained individuals in regional employment opportunities commensurate with international training and experience. Niagara Immigrant Employment Council A region-wide multi-stakeholder collaboration of businesses, community organizations, immigrants, occupational regulatory bodies and 3 levels government. The council is dedicated to enhancing Niagara’s diversity and economic prosperity by strengthening its capacity to attract, integrate and retain internationally trained immigrants who have chosen Canada as their destination. Hire Immigrants Ottawa A community-based initiative that brings together employers, immigrant agencies and stakeholders to create employment opportunities for skilled immigrants in the Ottawa area. The project’s objective is to increase the number of employers in Ottawa who hire skilled immigrants through the Employer Council of Champions, sector-specific Working Groups (including health care), and a local awareness campaign. Catholic Immigration Centre of Ottawa Offers a number of free services to help newcomers to Ottawa adapt and integrate into their new environment. Services include counselling, information and orientation, referral, and a program for Internationally Trained Physicians. LASI World Skills of Ottawa Offers a variety of programs and services to immigrants, including job search workshops, a resource centre, and sector-specific support for internationally trained professionals and trades people. Skills Without BordersA program designed to raise the awareness of employers in North Peel about the benefits of hiring skilled immigrants along with a study of Labour Needs and Barriers to Hiring Skilled Immigrants in North Peel. The program aims to increase employers' awareness about the benefits and challenges of developing and managing a culturally diverse workforce, focusing on the fact that cultural diversity is good for business. | TRIEC - hireimmigrants.caProvides employers, HR managers, and hiring managers with online tools and resources to better integrate skilled immigrants into the workplace, including case studies, interviewing guidelines and interactive workshops. Hireimmigrants.ca provides local lists of places to find job-ready immigrants, bridging/ internship/ mentoring program, language training providers, and credential assessment services. CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses Toronto Office A bridge training initiative, primarily funded by the Ontario Government, which provides support and service to internationally educated nurses in order to help them meet Ontario registration requirements and integrate effectively into the health care workforce. Located in Toronto, Hamilton, and London, CARE also offers exam supports, language supports, supportive counselling, financial advice, job shadowing, workshops, networking opportunities, a resource centre and assistance to enter and integrate successfully into the workplace in Ontario. COSTI Immigrant Services Provides educational, social, and employment services to help all immigrants in the Toronto area. Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network Brings together cross-sectoral partners for the purpose of better attracting immigrant talent and ensuring immigrants are much more visible and successful within recruitment and selection processes undertaken by employers in Waterloo Region. CARE Centre for Internationally Educated NursesA bridge training initiative, primarily funded by the Ontario Government, which provides support and service to internationally educated nurses in order to help them meet Ontario registration requirements and integrate effectively into the health care workforce. Located in Toronto, Hamilton, and London, CARE also offers exam supports, language supports, supportive counselling, financial advice, job shadowing, workshops, networking opportunities, a resource centre and assistance to enter and integrate successfully into the workplace in Ontario. Canadian Nurses AssociationThe national professional voice of Registered Nurses, supporting them in their practice and advocating for healthy public policy and a quality, publicly funded, not-for-profit health system. The Association of International Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario A non-profit, independent professional association which represents physicians and surgeons trained and licensed in jurisdictions outside Canada. AIPSO's mission is to ensure that internationally-trained physicians are integrated effectively and equitably into the Canadian health care system. Ontario Medical AssociationRepresents the political, clinical and economic interests of the province's medical profession. Practicing physicians, residents, and students enrolled in any of the five Ontario faculties of medicine are eligible for membership. Medical Council of CanadaAssesses medical candidates, evaluates physicians through exams, and grants the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada to those who wish to practice medicine in Canada. Canadian Residency Matching Service A not-for-profit organization that works with the medical education community, medical schools and students, to provide an electronic application service and a computer match for entry into postgraduate medical training throughout Canada. Communication & Cultural Competence Program A web-based self-study course that incorporates the Medical Council of Canada objectives on Considerations of Legal, Ethical and Organizational aspects of medicine (CLEO) with the cultural and medical communication factors important to practicing medicine in a Canadian context (C2LEO). The program will be of particular interest to International Medical Graduates who may not be familiar with this uniquely Canadian content. Dietitians of Canada The professional organization of dietitians in Canada and is the accreditation body for undergraduate nutrition/dietetic programs in the country. Canadian Association of MidwivesPromotes, supports and advocates for midwifery as a regulated, publicly funded and integral part of the primary health care system in all provinces and territories. Internationally Educated Midwives Links to the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Consortium that has created a website designed to ensure that internationally-educated midwives have access to comprehensive information about registering as a midwife in a Canadian province or territory. College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario A self-governing body that protects the public interest and improves their health and well-being by registering, regulating, and supporting the ongoing competency of Occupational Therapists. International Pharmacy Graduate Program at University of Toronto A unique "best practices" bridging program designed to assist pharmacists trained in countries outside Canada, to meet Canadian entry-to practice standards. The program offers the Enhanced Language Training Program for Internationally Educated Health Professionals. |