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Programs and Services for Internationally Trained Professionals
TRCA Programs & Services
Toronto and Region Conservation AuthorityProfessional Access and Integration Enhancement (PAIE)
PAIE is an Ontario bridge training program that provides access to professional opportunities in
the environmental sector for internationally trained professionals in the field of Engineering,
Geoscience, Green Building& Energy, Planning and Ecology.
Leigha Abergel
Project ManagerPhone: 416-661-6600 ext. 5343
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://paie.trca.on.ca/
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Environmental Volunteer Network (EVN)Volunteer and intern opportunities are available at a variety of Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
locations throughout the year, and range from one-time events to ongoing jobs. They also
range from jobs that require limited experience to highly skilled positions.
Contact:Dash Paja
Phone: 416-661-6600 ext. 5593
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://trca.on.ca/get-involved/volunteer/
The Kortright Centre for ConservationThe Kortright Centre for Conservation is Ontario's premier environmental and renewable
energy education and demonstration centre offering 30 sustainable technology workshops for
the public, trades and professionals.
Phone: 905-832-2289
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kortright.org
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Bridging Programs & Services
Ability EdgeAbility Edge is a national internship program for graduates with self-declared disabilities to
assist them in gaining career-building work experience. Ability Edge interns have a university
degree or college diploma/certificate and are looking to accelerate their professional careers.
Phone: (416) 977-EDGE (3343)
Toll-free: 1-888-507-EDGE (3343)
E-mail: [email protected]
Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)Engineering Connections
This is a specialized six-week job search program to help internationally trained engineers (ITEs)
bridge into employment in their field or into a related field.
Contact: Gabriela Tavaru, Project Manager
Phone: (905) 361-2522
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.accestrain.com/
ACCES: Engineering Connections: Project ManagementThis program helps internationally trained engineers who are seeking employment in the
project management field. The program includes academic training on the fundamentals of
project management with an overview of the Canadian project management environment,
and Microsoft Project software. Participants will also have access to post-
employment/workplace supports that will address employment specific needs
related to language development.
E-mail: [email protected]
CAPE - Council for Access to the Profession of Engineering
CAPE is a registered non-profit organization representing globally qualified engineers,technicians, and technologists in Canada. There are online support tools including self –
assessment and information, portfolio tools, and employer location tools.
Phone: (416) 955-0563
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.capeinfo.ca
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Career Action for Newcomers (CAN)JobStart’s Career Action for Newcomers program provides employment preparation and job
search support to internationally trained professionals to find and keep jobs, commensurate
with their prior work experience, education and skills.
Phone: 416-231-2295
Website: http://www.jobstartworks.org
Career Bridge
The Career Bridge program, operated by Career Edge Organization, is a paid internship for
internationally qualified professionals eager to work in their professional fields in Canada.Career Bridge internships are mid-level professional paid positions that last 4, 6, 9 or 12 months
and are available in a broad spectrum of non-regulated business functions including finance,
human resources, marketing, IT and engineering.
Phone: (416) 977-EDGE (3343)
Toll-free: 1-888-507-EDGE (3343)
E-mail: [email protected]
Career EdgeThe Career Edge internship program provides meaningful, entry-level work experience for
Canadian graduates eager to put their education to work, while offering employers theunlimited potential that comes with hiring bright, young talent. Career Edge interns have a
university bachelor degree or college diploma/certificate and are looking to accelerate their
professional careers.
Phone: (416) 977-EDGE (3343)
Toll-free: 1-888-507-EDGE (3343)
E-mail: [email protected]
Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC)Mentoring for Professional Engineering Licensure
This program assists international engineering graduates work toward a professional license
with Professional Engineers Ontario.
Contact: Jason Yi, Project Manager
Phone: (416) 298-7885 Ext. 106
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.chineseprofessionals.ca
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Community Microskills Development Centre
Green Economy Employment ProgramThis program assists internationally trained project managers, quality assurance technicians,
civil engineers and research and development specialists obtain employment in the green
economy.
Phone: (416) 247-7181 Ext. 2275
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.microskills.ca/green-economy/
Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO)Consulting Engineers of Ontario is a non-profit organization representing the business and
professional interests of consulting engineering companies in Ontario. With more than 250
member firms it is a good resource for those researching potential engineering employers.
Website: www.ceo.on.ca
Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge-to-Work ProgramThis program prepares internationally educated professionals (IEPs) for employment in
Canada’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector through a six-week
intensive training session, including full-time classroom training and interactive workshops,
followed by a minimum three-month guided work experience practicum with an ICT employer.
Phone: 416-649-1639
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ictc-ctic.ca
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 353 (IBEW)Internationally Trained Electrical Workers’ Bridging Programme
This program helps internationally trained electrical workers find jobs in their field in Ontario.
The program includes training in Canadian construction methods, health and safety standards
as well as occupation-specific language training and on-site training.
Phone: (416) 510-3530
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ibew353.org
JVS TorontoJVS Toronto is a non-profit, non-sectarian community organization that partners with the
government and business sectors to help people succeed at school, work and life.
Phone: (416) 756-0202
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jvstoronto.org
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Niagara Workforce Planning Board Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) serves the Niagara region as a leader in local
labour market planning, delivering authoritative research, identifying employment trends,
targeting workforce opportunities and bringing people together to action solutions. The
organization conducts annual research on the trends, opportunities and priorities
impacting Niagara’s labour market and releases an annual publication that captures
strategic actions to address key priorities.
Website: http://www.niagaraworkforceboard.ca/index2.php?lang=1
OPS Internship Program for Internationally Trained Engineers The OPS Internship Program for Internationally Trained Engineers provides paid work
placements of 12 to 15 months in duration. The internship experience is designed to provide
the relevant Canadian work experience required for licensing by Professional Engineers Ontario.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ITE.asp
OSPE: Examination Skills Preparation for Internationally Trained EngineersThis program is for internationally trained engineers who wish to be licensed as an engineer in
Ontario. The course will prepare you to write the Professional Practice Examination (PPE).
Phone: (416) 223-9961
Website: http://www.ospe.on.ca/
Skills for Change: Trades Win Support ProgramThis program is for internationally trained industrial electricians, maintenance electricians,
industrial mechanics (millwrights) and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics.
The program helps participants to successfully complete the Certificate of Qualification exams
and find work in their field.
Phone: (905) 764-0202 ext. 101 (York) or (905) 595-1679 ext. 103 (Peel)
Website: http://www.skillsforchange.org/york_region/trades-win-program.html
SkillsInternational.caThis web-enabled, searchable database of candidate profiles is dedicated exclusively to profiling
the skills of immigrant job seekers in Ontario. This tool unites pre-screened, internationally
trained individuals with employers who need their skills.
Phone: (519) 663-0774
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.skillsinternational.ca
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St. Christopher HouseEngineering Vocational Orientation Group
This is a support program for immigrant and refugee engineers. The program consists of a drop
in clinic, mentoring, workshops, and English tutoring.
Phone: (416) 532-4828
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stchrishouse.org
The Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN)
JOIN for Persons with Disabilities is a network of 50 community agencies who deliver ODSPEmployment Supports in Toronto and Central East Region. JOIN assists persons living with
disabilities to find and maintain employment, and assists employers to recruit qualified
candidates to meet their hiring needs.
Phone: (416) 241-5646
Website: http://www.joininfo.ca
TRIEC: Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilThe Mentoring Partnership
TRIEC was created to address an urgent need of the Toronto Region - effective and appropriate
inclusion of immigrants into the labour market. The Mentoring Partnership provides new
immigrants in the City of Toronto and the regions of Halton, Peel and York with occupation-
specific mentoring.
For more information visit: www.triec.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Management Professionals Bridging Program for Internationally Trained Individuals
This program helps internationally trained individuals obtain employment in the finance
sector. This one-year program offers academic training that bridges international experience to
Canadian business practices. The courses offered through this program also fulfill the academic
prerequisites for writing the CMA National Entrance Examination and the Level 2 CertifiedGeneral Accountants Examination.
Phone: (519) 256-6621 Ext. 222
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.westofwindsor.com
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YWCA HamiltonBridging to Environment This program helps internationally educated environmental professionals find employment in their field.
It provides participants with sector-specific language/communication training, cultural integration, and
technical academic training. Participants also have the opportunity to gain Canadian work experience in
the form of work placements, internships, volunteering or mentorships.
Phone: (905) 522-9922 ext. 142
Website: http://ywcahamilton.org/
Programs Offered by Ontario Colleges & Universities
George Brown College of Applied Arts and TechnologyResearch Commercialization and Innovation Graduate Certificate for ITIs
This is a 12-month graduate certificate program for internationally trained individuals at the
masters or doctorate level who wish to work in positions that apply theoretical research to
commercial applications.
Website: http://www.georgebrown.ca
Humber CollegeEngineering Software Skills Enhancement
This is a 15-week bridging program for internationally trained civil engineers and architectureprofessionals. The program provides mentorship opportunities, employer connections and job
development.
Phone: 416-675-6622 ext. 2613
Website: http://newtocanada.humber.ca/bridging-programs/engineering-software-skills.html
Humber CollegePathways to Employment in the Sustainability and Energy Sector
This program helps internationally trained professionals with education and work experience in
engineering, environmental science and/or architecture to find employment in the
sustainability and energy sector. It provides participants with 15 weeks of technical training,occupation-specific language training and sector-specific employment services.Website: www.newtocanada.humber.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 416-675-6622 ext. 4162
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Ontario Institute of Professional AgrologistsInternationally Educated Professional Agrologists (IPEA) Program
The Ontario Institute of Professional Agrologists offers an Internationally Educated Professional
Agrologists program to help internationally trained agrologists achieve licensure and gain
employment in Ontario.
Phone: (519) 826-4226
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.oia.on.ca
Location: Guelph
Ryerson University: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and ScienceInternationally Educated Engineers Qualification Bridging Program (IEEQB)
This program provides participants with the opportunity to successfully complete the academic
qualifications requirements for professional engineering licensure in Ontario.
Phone: (416) 979-5000 Ext. 4263
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ryerson.ca/feas/programs/ieeqb/
Ryerson University: The Chang School of Continuing Education
Gateway for International ProfessionalsThis program offers bridging programs that accurately assess the skills of international
professionals in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Dietetics and Nutrition, Midwifery,
Physiotherapy and Social Work and provide education and experience needed to succeed in the
Canadian workplace at levels that correspond with their qualifications.
Phone: (416) 979-5035
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://ce-online.ryerson.ca/ce_2010-2011/default.aspx?id=2672
Seneca CollegeProject Management – Environmental
The PME program prepares you for project development and management in both the
environmental and civil engineering industries. It enables students from these disciplines to
gain highly desirable management skills and knowledge, and complete a graduate certificate in
two consecutive semesters.
Website: http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/PME.html
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University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management)Business Edge for Internationally Educated Professionals
This program helps internationally trained professionals overcome under-employment and
employment barriers. The program offers classroom sessions, one-on-one coaching, and
customized e-learning.
Phone: (416)-978-7059
Website: http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/
University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management)
Business Edge for Internationally Trained Women ProfessionalsThis program helps internationally trained women professionals advance in their careers. The
program provides personal assessments, one-on-one support and job shadowing opportunities.
It also helps participants develop customized career strategies and action plans.
Phone: (416) 978-6690
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/
University of TorontoLicensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP)
This program offers engineering specific training in workplace language, culture, andcommunication. It also provides technical engineering and prep courses for the Professional
Practice Exam (PPE). The program also provides opportunities to gain Canadian work
experience through mentoring, job shadowing and work placement.
Phone: (416) 978-5662
Website: http://www.learn.utoronto.ca/liep
York University: Faculty of Liberal Arts and ScienceBridging Internationally Educated IT Professionals into Ontario Jobs
This program provides internationally trained information technology professionals with
occupation-specific language, cross-cultural and technical training. Mentorship opportunities
are also available.
Phone: 416 736-5620
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://makemore.info.yorku.ca/
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York UniversityBridge Training for Internationally Educated Professionals in Business, Finance and
Administration
This program helps internationally trained business, finance and administration professionals
find employment in their field. The program provides training in Ontario business culture,
ethics, law and taxation, as well as occupation-specific language training, technical upgrading,
exam preparation, and mentoring opportunities.
Phone: (416) 736-5620
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.yorku.ca/makemore
Job Boards
ECO CanadaECO Canada works to address human resource needs in the environment sector by linking
people looking for employment with prospective environmental employers through Canada’s
largest online environmental job board.
For more information visit: http://www.eco.ca
JobStartJobStart delivers employment services at no charge to adults, newcomers to Canada, persons
with disabilities, students and youth.
Phone: (416) 800-5527
Website: http://www.jobstartworks.org
Youth Employment Services (YES)Provides FREE access to jobs, career counselling, training & education for people aged 29 and
under.
Phone: (416) 504-5516
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.yes.on.ca
TalentOysterTalentOyster is an all-inclusive online diversity job board where those who are exploring
employment opportunities in Canada can post their resume at no cost. This website
is offered in 11 different languages.
Website: http://www.talentoyster.com
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Language Training
Catalyst Communication
http://catalystcommunication.ca/
English Accent Coach
http://www.englishaccentcoach.com/about.aspx
English as a Second Language courses
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/keyinitiatives/language.shtml
Occupation-specific Language Training
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/learn/OI_LEARN_SPECIALIZED.html
Newcomer Settlement Agencies
Can provide you with information and assistance to find employment support services
in your community. http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/newcomers/preparetowork.shtml
