Depending on your degree, certificate, or profession, you will need to have your credentials assessed in order to work in your area of expertise. This may be done for a fee by the International Qualifications Assessment Service through the Government of Alberta, or the professional governing body of your profession.
Some professions also require further testing and qualifications; please contact these organizations for details.
Government Resources
Canadian Information Centre for Immigrants This bilingual site provides a thorough overview of information about credentials, education, qualification, and employment in Canada. It is well organized and easy to navigate. http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm
Government of Canada - Immigration The Canadian Government site that details everything you need to know about Citizenship and Immigration. The ‘first stop” site for anyone thinking of immigrating to Canada, with lots of important links, to both related governmental and non-governmental agencies. http://www.cic.gc.ca/
International Qualifications and Assessment Service Provides an advisory educational assessment service which compares educational qualifications from other countries to provincial educational standards. Clients include: individuals, employers, Canadian educational institutions, professional licensing bodies, organizations and other provinces. http:/
More Help
Career Services Information The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers has a complete resource on getting work in Edmonton http://www.emcn.ab.ca/Career_Services
How to get a Skilled Workers Visa This site is directed at immigrant workers, especially those seeking a “skilled workers visa”. Includes step-by-step guide for assessing eligibility, a resource page about living in Canada, and links to major embassies. https:/
The Bredin Institute The Bredin Institute provides free services to internationally trained professionals and trades people who want to re-enter their profession in Canada. Flexible, open programs deliver occupation-specific information sessions, pre-employment workshops, study groups, and licensure preparation to such professions as doctors, nurses, engineers, social workers, and many others who have professional degree or diploma from other countries. We also assist clients with fully equipped and updated resource centre. For comprehensive information contact us at (780) 425-3730, or go to www.bredin.ab.ca http://www.bredin.ab.ca
