Career Resources for Newcomer Nurses

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You got your education and became a Registered Nurse. You worked in this challenging field, giving your skills and talents to help your patients. Now you've immigrated to Canada. How can you get back to work in your chosen profession?
The following is a directory of resources for newcomer nurses who want to get back into the practice of nursing. Each province and territory has different resources, and different governing bodies that control licensing of nurses. The country as a whole also has a national association, and a national exam, the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination, which all registered nurses must pass in order to be licensed to practice in Canada.
There are some resources here for practical nurses and psychiatric nurses, too; more will follow. All involve help to get your qualifications in line with Canadian requirements, so you can get back to working in the nursing field.



All of Canada:

The Canadian Nurses Association provides information for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to practice in Canada, and sells an Examination Prep Guide to help you get ready to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE).
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials has information on requirements for Internationally Educated Nurses who want to work In the field in Canada.

Ontario:

The College of Nurses of Ontario has pages of information devoted to Internationally Educated Nurses, with information on how they can qualify to register for practice in Ontario.
HealthForceOntario has a special section of their website for nurses outside the province who want to practice, including requirements, immigration information, and other useful resources.
The CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses is an organization dedicated to helping IENs bridge their qualifications and successfully enter nursing in Ontario. They offer workplace-specific language courses, networking, job shadowing, workshops and exam preparation classes.
The Government of Ontario website provides information, career maps and links for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to practice in Ontario.
Mohawk College offers the Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Certificate Program, to integrate your skills and safe practices with Ontario standards as required by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The program includes nursing-specific language courses.
Centennial College has a Practical Nurse Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses who do not wish to pursue baccalaureate nursing education in Canada.
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario is a professional association for the profession in the Province, with information and multiple links to help for IENs wishing to practice there.
Fanshawe College offers the Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Certificate Program, to integrate your skills and safe practices with Ontario standards as required by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
George Brown College offers an Academic Pathway for Nurses Graduate Certificate Program, which provides Internationally Educated Nurses whom the College of Nurses of Ontario have assessed as needing to meet designated theory and clinical elements.

British Columbia:

The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia is the governing body of the profession in the province. In addition to information, they provide a registration application package especially for IENs.
The Internationally Educated Nurses Assessment Service of British Columbia provides IENs an opportunity to demonstrate their professional knowledge, skills and abilities, supporting the completion of registration requirements.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers a Graduate Nurse, Internationally Educated Re-Entry Certificate Program to enable IENs to bring their qualifications into line with those of British Columbia, and preparing them to write the CNRE.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia is the governing body for Practical Nursing in the province, and has information for IENs wishing to be registered in practical nursing.
Thompson Rivers University offers transitioning courses, which Internationally Educated Nurses may use to support their Canadian licensure.
The HealthMatch BC website has a Frequently Asked Questions section for IENs wishing to practice nursing in BC.

Alberta:

The Alberta Learning Information Service offers occupational profiles for different kinds of nursing in Alberta.
The Government of Alberta provides a flowchart for the nursing registration process, as well as information about accreditation and requirements.
The College & Association of Registered Nurses in Alberta has information and links for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to practice in the Province, as well as this set of Instructions for Internationally Educated Applicants.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta also provides information and links for IENs wishing to work as practical nurses in Alberta.
Mount Royal University has an Internationally Educated Nurses Assessment Centre, whose purpose is to provide Substantially Equivalent Competency (SEC) assessment services which support the completion of nursing registration requirements.
The Live and Work in Alberta website has an extensive page with information about how IENs can qualify to work in the Province.
Directions for Immigrants provides information and links for IENs who want to work as practical nurses in Alberta.
Bow Valley College offers a Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses Program, for IENs wishing to work as practical nurses in Alberta.

Saskatchewan:

The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association has information and links for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to practice nursing in Saskatchewan.
The Government of Saskatchewan has resources to help IENs become licensed and practice nursing in the Province.
The Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses details the steps for IENs to licensure for practical nursing in the Province, with helpful links and downloadable forms.
The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) offers an Orientation to Nursing in Canada for Internationally Educated Nurses Certificate Program, designed to bring your qualifications into line with the province’s specifications and prepare you to write the CRNE.

Manitoba:

The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba has a page of Frequently Asked Questions for IENs wishing to qualify to practice nursing in the Province.
Red River College has a Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses which will prepare you for working as a Registered Nurse in Manitoba.
The Manitoba Nurses Union offers programs which help IENs improve their English skills and cultural knowledge related to Canadian nursing, as well as a Diversity Coordinator who can help you learn what you’ll need in order to practice nursing in Manitoba.
The Government of Manitoba provides a Resource Guide for IENs immigrating to Manitoba who want to practice their profession in the Province, as well as a guide to the Licensing Process http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/work_in_manitoba/profession/list/rn.html.
The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba has information and links for Internationally Educated Psychiatric Nurses who wish to practice in Manitoba.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba provides credentials assessment and resources for IENs who want to work as practical nurses in Manitoba.

Québec:

CEGEP John Abbott College offers a tuition-free Professional Integration Nursing in Québec for Internationally Educated Nurses attestation program, to prepare IENs to integrate into nursing in Québec.
Ordre de infirmières et infirmiers du Québec is the governing body of the nursing profession in Québec, and provides information for IENs wishing to qualify to work in the Province.
The Government of Québec (Immigration-Québec) provides much information for IENs who wish to practice nursing in the Province.

New Brunswick:

The Nurses Association of New Brunswick offers information and links for IENs wishing to practice nursing in the Province.
The Nursing in Atlantic Canada website is specially dedicated to helping Internationally Educated Nurses pursue nursing careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic Connection for Internationally Educated Health Professionals is a website devoted to helping IENs and others internationally educated in the health care field qualify to continue their careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island:

The Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island provides this downloadable application form for Internationally Educated Nurses http://www.arnpei.ca/images/documents/Registration%20-%20internationally%20educated%20nurses2011.pdf who wish to practice in their field in PEI. The Association requires that prospective nurses who are IENs have their credentials assessed by World Education Services (WES) http://www.wes.org/ca/arnpei.asp.
The Nursing in Atlantic Canada website is specially dedicated to helping Internationally Educated Nurses pursue nursing careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic Connection for Internationally Educated Health Professionals is a website devoted to helping IENs and others internationally educated in the health care field qualify to continue their careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Capital Health Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre has an Internationally Educated Nurse Assessment Centre, which helps IENs obtain qualifications to work in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Nova Scotia:

The College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is the governing body for the profession in the Province, and provides information for Internationally Educated Nurses planning to practice in Nova Scotia.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia has information for IENs who wish to work as practical nurses in Nova Scotia.
Health Team Nova Scotia offers steps for IENs to follow for registration and licensure in the Province.
The Nursing in Atlantic Canada website is specially dedicated to helping Internationally Educated Nurses pursue nursing careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic Connection for Internationally Educated Health Professionals is a website devoted to helping IENs and others internationally educated in the health care field qualify to continue their careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Capital Health Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre has an Internationally Educated Nurse Assessment Centre, which helps IENs obtain qualifications to work in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Newfoundland and Labrador:

The Association for Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador is a professional association for nurses, which provides information for IENs wishing to register and practice in the Province.
The Nursing in Atlantic Canada website is specially dedicated to helping Internationally Educated Nurses pursue nursing careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Atlantic Connection for Internationally Educated Health Professionals is a website devoted to helping IENs and others internationally educated in the health care field qualify to continue their careers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Practice Newfoundland Labrador has a Resource Guide for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador provides information on licensure to practice the profession in the Province.

Nunavut:

The Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut is the licensing body for the nursing profession in those Territories, and has licensing information for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to pursue the profession there.

Northwest Territories:

The Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut is the licensing body for the nursing profession in those Territories, and has licensing information for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to pursue the profession there.

Yukon:

The Yukon Registered Nurses Association is the licensing body for the nursing profession in the Territory, and has licensing information for Internationally Educated Nurses wishing to pursue the profession there.
We hope these resources have been of help. If you find more that you believe we ought to include here, feel free to let us know!
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Easing Barriers for Newcomer Physicians


It seems like every week there is a story in the news about the shortage of medical professionals in Canada. For those of you who trained as physicians in your country of origin, this looked good for your chances to immigrate, as it meant more points with which you qualify. You arrive in Canada expecting to quickly get your license to practice medicine, but discover that the process of getting your license depends on where you settle, and can take a long time; longer, perhaps, than you can afford to take with a family to look after, with no guarantee you will be able to practice your profession at the end of it. While the image of a doctor from Poland driving a cab in Toronto may be the exception rather than the rule, it is true that many individuals who have trained and practiced as doctors in their countries of origin are not practicing their profession here. There are several reasons for this. Immigration is handled at the federal level, and it is they who decide which professions Canada needs most, such as medical practitioners like doctors and nurses. However, the medical professions in Canada, unlike in many other countries, are regulated by professional organisations within each province, rather than centrally at the federal level. Each province has its own rules and processes for licensing physicians, and there are a lot of complications in the system, including:
“There are a lot of pieces in the puzzle that have to come together,” says Lynne Godfroy of Neighbourhood Link Support Services (on Danforth), “and if one piece is out of alignment, then opportunities [for the newcomer physician to get licensed] are lost.”
And those aren’t the only barriers. Standards of practice are different from country to country, and each province has its own standards and requirements that a newcomer physician must meet. Even if a newcomer physician has practiced in his or her country of origin, he or she must still be assessed to meet those standards and determine whether any additional training is needed.
Ontario collects more than 50 percent of newcomers to Canada, and of those, 90 percent settle in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). There are six medical schools in Ontario and domestic graduates tend to be given preference to fill residency positions. At the end of the 1990’s, for example, there were only 24 residency positions available to internationally trained physicians in Ontario; and if there were many graduates from local medical schools that year, those spaces were turned over to local graduates, a practice that is common across the country.
However, since 2000, much has changed. The Ontario government (which funds residency positions) has increased the number of spaces available for internationally trained medical graduates (IMGs) from 24 to 200. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario reports that in 2006, 42 percent of licenses granted went to IMGs, up from an average of 25 percent of previous years. Additionally, the College, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Ontario’s six medical schools have been working together to simplify the registration and licensing process and increase the opportunities for assessment and training for newcomer physicians.
While increasing the number of residency spaces has improved the chances for newcomer physicians to become licensed, there are many more applying for those positions than there are positions available. With only the most qualified being accepted, competition is fierce and there are many challenges. An individual must undergo assessment examinations and achieve the highest score he or she can put on their application for a residency training position. Medical schools will choose candidates from this pool of applicants to interview, and the Program Director of the school will offer the residency training positions to those they consider to be the best qualified.
HealthForceOntario Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals understands the challenges and barriers that IMGs face. The Access Centre is part of a newly formed provincial government agency and is the only organization of its kind in Canada. For newcomer physicians and other internationally trained health care professionals, the Access Centre offers information, advice and support to assist newcomers in the process for licensure and practice.
The Access Centre works with each person, based on what experience they have. For example, a person who has recently graduated from medical school in their country of origin may have different needs and require different information than someone who has been actively practicing medicine for several years. The Access Centre will help newcomers to understand how the process works, work out how long it will take them to practice medicine, and help them develop a plan to achieve their goals. If, for example, a newcomer physician has a family to support and the time to get a license will take too long, a counsellor might suggest other professions their medical education and training might be used for, such as working for a pharmaceutical or insurance company, or perhaps becoming a medical technician or researcher. The Centre also refers the newcomer to language training centres and community organizations to help with the settlement process. The next stage in the process for the newcomer physician is to take assessment examinations. In Ontario, this is handled by the Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA). CEHPEA is strictly an assessment centre. Newcomer physicians use the results of the CEHPEA assessment to compete for residency training positions.
Newcomer physicians often need additional training because medical programmes outside of Canada may not have the same content, duration, or access to technology as Canadian programmes.
Despite the improvements over the past eight years, as well as the introduction of programs like the Career Transition Program for Internationally Trained Physicians (see page 25), the process for newcomer physicians to get their licenses and to begin practicing their profession is still fairly complicated and time consuming. Decisions made in the 1990’s by the government of the day in Ontario have had a negative effect on the health care profession which is only now being dealt with, in part by easing the barriers that internationally trained physicians have had to face. One suggestion that has been made is to create an arm’s length, independent body that would work outside of the influence of both the federal and provincial governments, that would look at all the areas that affect newcomer physicians, from immigration to licensure, and make sure that the process is made as simple as possible, in all provinces.
For more information about any of the organizations mentioned above and their roles in the process, please visit their websites.
For information about IMG programmes across Canada, visit these websites

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Career Resources for Newcomer Doctors and Surgeons (International Medical Graduates)

International Medical Graduates Doctors (IMG's)
International Medical Graduates Doctors (IMG's) (Photo credit: DIAC Images)

It's a difficult time right now for immigrants to Canada who are doctors and surgeons, and who want to work here in the profession they followed back home.
Many parts of Canada are going through a dangerous doctor shortage. And yet, if you're an International Medical Graduate (IMG), you may be frustrated by how long it could take you, and what you'll need to go through, before you're permitted to practice medicine in Canada. Many newcomer IMGs are making their feelings about the situation known on the Internet, expressing their disgust, their disappointment, and their sense of having been betrayed by Canada.
One thing we've always believed here at Canadian Newcomer is that even though the system is flawed, it won't get any better if people don't change it; and if nothing can be done to change it yet, then we'll try our best to help you cope with it. This article - really a directory - provides links to resources for IMGs in every Province and Territory. You'll be able to get an idea of what's required for you to be able to practice medicine in the area you've moved to, or the one you want to live in. And you'll find out what resources are available to help you get back to practicing your calling - and helping people get well.

All of Canada:

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials has information for International Medical Doctors (IMDs), more often called International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who wish to practice medicine in Canada.
The Canadian Medical Placement Service provides important information for IMGs who want to immigrate to Canada and practice medicine here.
The CanadaQBank website has information and links for IMGs about how to become licensed to practice medicine in the various provinces in Canada.
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The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) is a non-profit organization that helps doctors find residencies.

Ontario:

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website has information for International Medical Doctors (International Medical Graduates) about training and assessment positions and how to apply for them.
The Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad provides assessment, evaluation and training programs for internationally educated health professionals in Ontario.
Career Transitions for International Medical Doctors features the Medical License Bridging Program (MLBP) for International Medical Doctors, including regional portals for information about the Career Transitions Program in Ottawa, Hamilton and Toronto.
HealthForceOntario is a marketing and recruitment agency that can help you through the process of becoming licensed to practice medicine in Ontario.
The Medical License Bridging Program for International Medical Doctors is a central resource for International Medical Doctors who are working towards becoming licensed to practice medicine in Canada.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario regulates the practice of medicine in the province, and is developing a website to provide web-based medical literacy and educational told to help with the communication needs of IMGs wishing to practice medicine in Ontario.
Working in Ontario has a webpage for physicians and surgeons with information about programs for International Medical Doctors

British Columbia:

The University of British Columbia offers the IMG-BC Program, funded by BC’s Ministry of Health, enables International Medical Doctors to compete for and obtain residency positions that will lead to being licensed to practice medicine in BC.
The Association of International Medical Doctors of British Columbia works to improve possibilities for becoming certified to practice medicine in Canada, and has links to training and upgrading opportunities.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia is the governing body for the profession in the Province.
The BC Physician Integration Program provides International Medical Graduates on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC's Provisional Register with a comprehensive orientation and introduction to the British Columbia health care system.

Alberta:

The Alberta International Medical Graduate Program is an assessment and placement program for International Medical Doctors in Alberta, funded by the Alberta Government.
The Alberta International Medical Graduates Association provides IMGs with advocacy, awareness, and support.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has programs to help IMGs obtain necessary training and residency to practice medicine in Alberta.
Alberta Physician Link has information for International Medical Doctors wishing to practice in Alberta, and a page about employment opportunities for spouses of IMGs.
The Government of Alberta has information and flowcharts for the steps IMGs must take to become licensed to practice medicine in Alberta.
The Directions for Immigrants website has a wealth of information about qualifying to practice medicine in Alberta, including links to training and service programs for IMGs.

Saskatchewan:

The University of Saskatchewan provides resources for International Medical Doctors, including videos on many relevant topics.
The Saskatchewan Immigration Canada website offers information for IMGs on the steps that must be taken to become licensed as a physician in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan Medical Association can help connect you with the information and programs you need to practice medicine in Saskatchewan.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan is the regulatory body for the profession in Saskatchewan. The College is developing a new Saskatchewan-based assessment process for IMGs, and has other useful information to help IMGs.
The Saskatchewan International Medical Graduates Association exists to help IMGs on the path to practicing medicine in Saskatchewan.
The Government of Saskatchewan provides an International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA), a process for assessing IMGs’ readiness to practice in Saskatchewan.

Manitoba:

The Government of Manitoba has a Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates (MLPIMG), to assist them to obtain license to practice as primary care physicians in Manitoba; and a Resource Guide for IMGs.
The University of Manitoba offers an International Medical Graduate Program that features assessment, training, and orientation for IMGs wishing to practice medicine in Manitoba.
The Assiniboine Regional Health Authority has information on physician recruitment for IMGs in Manitoba.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba is the regulatory body of the profession in the province, and has information about the Medical Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates.

Québec:

The Fédération des médecins residents du Québec provides information for IMGs wishing to practice medicine in Québec.
The Collège des médecins du Québec is responsible for evaluating the credentials and training of IMGs wishing to practice in the Province.
Recruitment Santé Québec is a department of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, with special programs for IMGs.
McGill University has a webpage about non-Ministry funded residency positions, including those for IMGs. 

New Brunswick:

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has a residency program for New Brunswick IMGs educated at medical schools medical school on the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) list.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick is the governing body for the profession in the province, which sometimes grants provisional licenses to IMGs.

Nova Scotia:

Clinician Assessment for Practice Program (CAPP) is intended for IMG physicians who believe they are practice entry for entry into family practice without any additional formal residency training in Canada.
Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has a residency program for IMGs educated at medical schools medical school on the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) list.
Health Team Nova Scotia includes a webpage detailing steps for IMGs wishing to practice medicine in the Province.
Doctors Nova Scotia provides helpful links and resources for IMGs who want to practice in Nova Scotia.
Atlantic Connection for Internationally Educated Health Professionals has valuable information about licensure and other aspects of practicing medicine in Nova Scotia.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is the governing body for the profession in the Province.
Healthcare Atlantic Canada has answers to frequently asked questions about medical licensure in Nova Scotia.

Newfoundland and Labrador:

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador is the governing body for the profession in the province, and has information for IMGs wishing to practice.
PracticeNL has a guide for IMGs wishing to practice medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador, either having immigrated or on a work permit.

Prince Edward Island:

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has a residency program for Prince Edward Island IMGs educated at medical schools medical school on the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) list.
The Medical Society of Prince Edward Island is a professional body, a provincial division of the Canadian Medical Association.
Health Jobs PEI has a special section for IMGs wishing to practice medicine in Prince Edward Island.

Nunavut:

The Government of Nunavut has a Physician Recruitment website with information on practicing medicine in the Territory.

Northwest Territories:

The Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services provides information for IMGs wishing to practice medicine in the NWT.

Yukon:

The Yukon Medical Council is the governing body of the profession in the Territory, and includes requirements for IMGs to practice medicine in the Territory in its FAQ section.

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Career Resources for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals

The Pembroke, Ontario campus of Algonquin College
The Pembroke, Ontario campus of Algonquin College (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Your profession has many branches; and licensing of accountants, auditors, financial analysts and business professionals is different from Province to Province. Some Provinces and Territories will require credential recognition or even examination for licensure in some aspects of business and finance, and not in others. It’s best to research what your particular area requires, in order for you to practice your profession in the way that suits you best.
The links in this section can help you find out what you need to do, and how you can do it, in order to get back to work.

All of Canada:

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) has information and links for Internationally Educated Accountants and Auditors wishing to pursue their careers in Canada.
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants is an organization representing the chartered accounting profession in Canada, both nationally and internationally.
The http://www.cga-canada.org/en-ca/Pages/default.aspx">Certified General Accountants Association of Canada is an association representing CGAs in Canada’s accounting profession. They also offer an online Self-Assessment Tool so you can perform a general assessment of how your credentials will work in Canada.
Certified Managerial Accountants of Canada is a professional society representing CMAs across the country.
Canadian Securities Institute is the leading provider of financial services education and credentials that help start or advance a financial services career in Canada.
The Government of Canada’s Foreign Credentials Referral Office has links and information for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals interested in practicing as Chartered Accountants (CAs), Certified General Accountants (CGAs), and Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) in Canada.

Ontario:

York University offers programs for Internationally Educated Business Professionals who want to bridge their professional qualifications to work in Canada.
Mohawk College offers Enhanced Language Training, including cultural interaction, workplace communication, and help with designing a résumé and planning a career path.
Algonquin College has both bridging programs and occupation-specific language training for Internationally Educated Finance and Administration Professionals who want to work in Canada.
The Government of Ontario has a page of information and links for Internationally Educated Accountants who wish to bridge their qualifications to work in the Province.
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) of Windsor offers Enhanced Language Training for women who are Internationally Educated Finance and Accounting Professionals.
Ryerson University’s Chang School offers training for Internationally Educated Accounting and Finance Professionals who want to bring their qualifications into line with Canadian requirements.
The Centre for Skills Development and Training provides Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Educated Business People, which is a 12-week full-time program.
The Provincial Government’s e-Career Maps show paths Internationally Educated Finance Professionals can take to working as CGAs and CMAs.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario has comprehensive information for those wishing to continue their accounting careers in Ontario.
Certified General Accountants of Ontario has an information page for Internationally Educated Financial Professionals.
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario offers information and links for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals.
Financial Services Connections is a program for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals to integrate into the Canadian workforce, delivered by ACCES Employment in collaboration with George Brown College.

British Columbia:

The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia provides a fact sheet for Internationally Educated Financial Professionals wishing to practice in British Columbia as CGAs.
The Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia has an information page for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals wishing to practice in the Province.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia offers information for Internationally Trained Finance Professionals.
BC Work Futures has an occupational profile for Financial Auditors and Accountants working in British Columbia.
The BC Internationally Trained Professionals Network has many professional resources for financial and business professionals.

Alberta:

The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers offers a bridging program for Internationally Educated Accounting Professionals who wish to work in Canada.
Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) has occupational profiles for Accountants and Internal Auditors in the Province.
The Government of Alberta provides process flowcharts and certification information for Internationally Trained CMAs,CGAs, and CAs in Alberta.

Saskatchewan:

The Certified General Accountants Association of Saskatchewan offers a full-time bridging program, including 3 months of work experience, for Internationally Trained Accounting Professionals who wish to continue their careers in the Province.
Saskimmigration provides a flowchart, process map and other information for Internationally Educated CMAs, CGAs, andCAs who want to know how to become licensed to practice in Saskatchewan.

Manitoba:

Manitoba Job Futures provides an occupational profile for Financial Auditors and Accountants working in Manitoba, including a list of job titles.
The Government of Manitoba provides a guide to the licensing steps necessary for Internationally Trained Financial Professionals wishing to work as Chartered Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, or Certified General Accountants in Manitoba.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba offers a Program of Professional Studies to bridge internationally qualifications, and help Internationally Educated Accounting Professionals obtain the relevant skills to continue in the profession in Canada.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba is the professional association for Chartered Accountants in the Province.
Certified Management Accountants of Manitoba has a page with resources for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals.

Québec:

Immigration-Québec has an information page for French-speaking Internationally Trained Finance Professionals: la profession de comptable agréé, la profession de comptable général licencié, and la profession de comptable en management accrédité.

New Brunswick:

The Government of New Brunswick provides a guide to the licensing steps necessary for Internationally Trained Financial Professionals wishing to work as Chartered Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, or Certified General Accountants in New Brunswick.
The New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants has a page with information for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals.

Prince Edward Island:

The PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC) offers assistance for qualification recognition, including translation of documents.

Nova Scotia:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia has a webpage for Internationally Educated Finance Professionals.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Nova Scotia and Certified Management Accountants Nova Scotia and Bermuda are professional associations for Accountancy in the Province.

Newfoundland and Labrador:

Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador is the professional association for CAs in the Province.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is the professional CGAs organization in the Province.
Certified Management Accountants Newfoundland and Labrador is the professional association for CMAs in the Province.
The Association for New Canadians offers English language assessment and training, and employment bridging programs for newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Nunavut:


Northwest Territories:


Yukon:

Chartered Accountants of the Yukon and the Certified General Accountants’ Association of the Yukon are the Accountancy professional bodies in the Territory.

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JVS Helps Build Your Case for a Job in Architecture

English: Devonian Pond,Ryerson University, Tor...
English: Devonian Pond,Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (I-PLAN)
“Our primary goal is to provide Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) in architecture with the necessary tools to successfully integrate into the architectural workplace in Canada.”
Philip Hollett, Architect & Program Manager, I-PLAN
If you’re an Internationally Educated Professional (IEP) in architecture – then sign up now for this unique bridging program – designed by JVS Toronto in partnership with Ryerson University’s Chang School of Continuing Education, Career Edge and the Ontario Tourism Education Council (OTEC). Funded by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada, the I-PLAN program consists of six cohorts (classes or groups of students) which will be delivered over three years. The course will run for 14 weeks, followed by mentoring, internships and employment coaching, all of which is provided free of charge to participants.
“Space is still available for the first cohort of 20 participants, scheduled to start on May 14, 2012.”
For eligibility to the program, applicants require:
  • Minimum language level of CLB 8.
  • Undergraduate degree in architecture or its equivalent from a recognized university program outside of Canada.
  • Applicants with an equivalent degree in a related field may also be considered for admission to the program.
  • A minimum of two years work experience in architecture or a related field, either paid or voluntary, obtained outside of Canada.
Designed in consultation with program partners and stakeholders, the JVS I-PLAN program addresses key barriers faced by internationally trained architects, including lack of Canadian experience and the lack of sector specific job search support and advice. The program helps you prepare for successful integration into the workplace by developing a solid understanding of the architectural workplace in Canada.
Program components include:
  • Three architectural academic courses customized for IEPs in architecture. Designed to address the specific knowledge gaps resulting from the lack of Canadian experience – and delivered by Ryerson University – the courses cover 1) Building Codes and Regulations; 2) Materials and Methods; and 3) Sustainable Buildings.
  • A Canadian Workplace Essentials course. Developed by OTEC, this course was customized to improve your understanding of cultural aspects of the Canadian workplace and to give you a competitive edge.
  • Employment Preparation Activities delivered by JVS alongside the academic courses will include employment services and job search and job retention strategies, designed to address the lack of available sector specific services for IEPs in architecture.
  • Internship Placements facilitated by Career Edge though its Career Bridge Internships.
  • Work Experience Placements facilitated by JVS.
For further information on the program visit the I-PLAN webpage on the JVS website at http://www.jvstoronto.org/index.php?page=iplan. If you wish to apply or require more details,please call 416-649-1700 or send an email with contact information to iplan@jvstoronto.org
Source: http://www.cnmag.ca/work-in-your-field/73-architecture/1218-jvs-helps-build-your-case-for-a-job-in-architecture-arc
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