Resources
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Canadian Employment Resources
WelcomeBC: Employment Initiatives for Immigrants
Skills Connect for Immigrants Program is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education & Labour Market Development through WelcomeBC.
WorkBC
Resources for job seekers, employers, and trainers in B.C.
The MECD International Qualifications Program
The International Qualifications Program helps internationally trained workers achieve qualification recognition and find work in B.C.
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
Canadian Language Benchmark testing information.
Gateway to employment for immigrants in B.C.
Employment information for new Canadians.
Skills International
Resources for employers.
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Sector Resource Information
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Association of International Medical Doctors of BC (AIMDBC)
BC Association of Speech/Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA)
BC Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS)
BC Ultrasonographers’ Society (BCUS)
British Columbia Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT)
British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA)
British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists (BCSOT)
Business Council of British ColumbiaCanadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP)
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS)
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPNBC)
College of Midwives of BC (CMBC)
College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)
College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC)
College of Physical Therapists of BC (CPTBC)
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC)
College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPBC)
Construction Sector Council
Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR)
Canadian Automotive Repair and Service Sector Council
Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council
Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council
Council for Automotive Human Resources
Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
Midwives Association of BC (MABC)
Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)
Physiotherapy Association of BC (PABC)
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
St. Paul’s Hospital (IMG-BC)
Transport Canada
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Education and Credential Assessments
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Business Council of British ColumbiaCampus CanadaCanadian Association of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)Partnership with Service Canada.
Canadian Language BenchmarksEnglish language testing.
Going to Canada (a one-stop resource for immigrants)HRSDC Essential Skills HomepageEssential skills resources (includes authentic workplace documents and much more).
Industry Training AuthorityCredential exams and industry training. $120 to establish required experience to challenge the exams.
International Credential Evaluation Services (BCIT)Educational qualifications assessment
(Basic = $125/credential; Comprehensive = $225).
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
ITA - Apprentices Schools, Programs and Courses
Recognition for LearningPrior Learning Assessment resources.
Red SealCredential exams to work across provinces.
Research on Immigration and Integration in the MetropolisResearch reports.
Service CanadaCurriculum information on education modules.
Skill Plan - Measure UpTOWES resources.
The ESPORT ProjectTesting essential skills.
The National Occupation ClassificationOccupational descriptions - the 2001 NOC & the 2001 Career Handbook.
Thompson Rivers UniversityTOWES (Douglas College)$60/use.
TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) - Bow Valley CollegeTransferable Trade SkillsWorld Education Services (International Academic Credential Evaluation)Document by document = $115 (flat fee); Course by course = $200 (flat fee).
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Resources for New Canadians
Angels CommunityInformation on immigration.
Citizenship and Immigration CanadaCitizenship and immigration information.
BC WorkinfonetOn-line information and resources on career planning, education, and employment.
Centre for Intercultural Communication
British Columbia Internationally Trained Professionals Network
Canadian Information Centre for International CredentialsCollects, 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.
Directory of ESL courses & Employment programs for Immigrants in B.C. 2006Document with information on ELSA courses.
English Language Services for Adults NetworkSearch for immigrant service providers.
Occupational Fact Sheet for Internationally Educated Engineers