Resource Directory

Bridge Training Programs – Non-Regulated Professions

Biotechnology,Business,Employment Counselling,Environmental, Financial Services,Health Care, Human Resources,Information Technology, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain / Logistics

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Ontario Bridge Training programs – Regulated Bodies

A list of bridge training programs supported by the Ontario government. From the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

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The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)

PEBC is the national certification body for the profession of pharmacy in Canada.  This website is the official source for information regarding the PEBC certification process for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program

This program provides training for Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners (PHC NPs) who are registered nurses, specialists in primary health care, who provide accessible, comprehensive and effective care to clients of all ages. They are experienced nurses with additional nursing education which enables them to provide individuals, families, groups and communities with health services in health promotion, disease and injury prevention, cure, rehabilitation and support.

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Touchstone Institute

Touchstone Institute works to facilitate entry to training or practice for internationally educated health care professionals (IEHPs) by providing assessments to ensure candidates meet Canadian standards and education programs to help health professionals transition to training and practice in Canada.

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Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained – Health Care

Services available: Canadian workplace training + sector-specific language and terminology online classes + pre-employment preparation + computer skills upgrading

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Ontario Bridge Training – Healthcare Sector including Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy

A list of bridge training programs related to healthcare in Ontario.

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Ontario Pharmacists’ Association

The Ontario Pharmacists Association is the largest advocacy organization, continuing education, and drug information provider for pharmacy professionals in Canada.

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Statistics Canada – Health Surveys & Statistical Programs

Find health indicators, health profiles, health trends and health reports.

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Statistics Canada – Health

Find information from Canada's central statistical agency on the health of the population, lifestyle and environmental factors affecting health, access to and use of health care services, and research into health topics.

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Public Health Ontario (PHO)

Public Health Ontario (PHO) is a Crown corporation dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health. PHO links public health practitioners, front-line health workers and researchers to the best scientific intelligence and knowledge from around the world.

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Natural Healers

An education resource for prospective students of natural health and the healing arts. Lists schools in Canada and the U.S.

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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Government of Ontario)

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is working to establish a patient-focused, results-driven, integrated and sustainable publicly funded health system. The ministry will provide overall direction and leadership for the system, focusing on planning, and on guiding resources to bring value to the health system.

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HealthForceOntario

The province’s strategy to ensure that Ontarians have access to the right number and mix of qualified health care providers, now and in the future.

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Health Careers Interaction

A health care information and career site exclusively dedicated to nurses, therapists, pharmacists, technicians and other allied health care professionals.

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Health Canada

The federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

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CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses

CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses is an organization that assists internationally educated nurses to obtain their Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse license to practice in Ontario. It offers a bridging program that can take from 6 to 18 months to complete depending on the gap identified by the College of Nurses.

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Cancer Care Ontario

The Ontario government's advisor on the cancer and renal systems as well as access to care for key health services.

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Canadian Nurse

A Canadian nurse job board and nurse recruitment resource designed to introduce nurses to healthcare employers in Canada and globally in order to facilitate the hiring process for both sides.

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BIOTECanada

BIOTECanada is the national industry association with nearly 250 members located nationwide, reflecting the diverse nature of Canada’s health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology sectors.

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BioTalent Canada

BioTalent Canada is the HR partner of Canada’s bio-economy. As an HR expert and national non-profit organization, BioTalent Canada focuses on building partnerships and skills for Canada’s bio-economy to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people.

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The College of Veterinarians of Ontario

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario licenses approximately 4,500 veterinarians and accredits over 2,100 veterinary facilities in Ontario.

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The College of Psychologists of Ontario

The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the governing body for Psychologists and Psychological Associates in Ontario. Its mandate is to monitor and regulate the practice of psychology.

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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is the body that regulates the practice of medicine to protect and serve the public interest.

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The College of Naturopaths of Ontario

The College of Naturopaths of Ontario is the governing body for the profession in Ontario.  As a regulator, the College’s goals are to protect patients, and support their right to safe, competent and ethical care.  The College holds member professionals – about 1,200 Naturopathic Doctors across the province – accountable for their conduct and practice.

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Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario

The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is the governing body for over 9,300 dentists in Ontario. Its mission is to protect the public's right to quality dental services by providing leadership to the dental profession in regulation.

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Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) regulates the practice of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and promotes excellence in practice.

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Ontario College of Pharmacists

The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), incorporated in 1871, is the registering and regulating body for the profession of pharmacy in Ontario. The College’s mandate is to serve and protect the public and hold Ontario’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians accountable to the established legislation,standards of practice, code of ethics and policies and guidelines relevant to pharmacy practice.

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National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities

An umbrella association of the pharmacy regulatory authorities. NAPRA provides a platform to discuss issues and to take a national approach in addressing common issues in the practice of pharmacy in Canada.

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College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario

The College (CTCMPAO) is the governing body established by the government of Ontario, under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006, to regulate traditional chinese medicine practitoners and acupuncturists.

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College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

The role of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) is to regulate the practice of Respiratory Therapy and govern the Members of the College in the public interest.

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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

The mandate of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is to regulate Registered Psychotherapists in the public interest, striving to ensure that practitioners are competent, ethical and accountable.

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College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is the regulator for the profession of physiotherapy. The College regulates and ensures the ongoing improvement of the practice of physiotherapists, also known as physical therapists, to protect and serve the public interest.

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College of Optometrists of Ontario

Since 1919, the College of Optometrists of Ontario has been the self-regulatory authority responsible for registering (licensing) and governing optometrists in Ontario.

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College of Opticians of Ontario

The College of Opticians of Ontario is the registering and regulating body for opticianry in Ontario.

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College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is the regulatory body that, in the interest of public protection, supports registered occupational therapists to ensure that they are competent, ethical and accountable.

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College of Nurses of Ontario

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada.

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College of Midwives of Ontario

The College of Midwives of Ontario’s (CMO) main functions are registering midwives; ensuring the quality of midwifery care; setting standards; and investigating and responding to any issues about midwifery care.

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College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario

The College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) is the regulatory body for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) in Ontario. MRTs use radiation or electromagnetism to produce diagnostic images of a patient's body or administer radiation to treat patients for certain medical conditions, on the order of a physician or other authorized health professional.

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College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is the regulatory body for the more than 7400 medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) practising in Ontario who conduct lab tests across the province.

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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) protects the public and creates a better understanding of the college and the regulation of massage therapy.

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College of Kinesiologists of Ontario

The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (COKO) is the regulatory body for the profession of kinesiology in Ontario. The scope of practice of kinesiology, as stated in the Kinesiology Act, 2007, is as follows: “The assessment of human movement and performance and its rehabilitation and management to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance.”

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College of Homeopaths of Ontario

The College of Homeopaths of Ontario was established to allow self-regulation of the homeopathy profession within the framework of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Homeopathy Act, 2007.

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College of Dietitians of Ontario

The College of Dietitians, the only regulated nutrition profession, exists to regulate and support all Registered Dietitians in providing safe, ethical and competent nutrition services to the public of Ontario.

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College of Denturists of Ontario

The mission of the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) is to regulate and govern the profession of denturism in the public interest.

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College of Dental Technologists of Ontario

The College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO), created under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 , Statutes of Ontario, 1991, has as its mandate to protect the public interest by regulating and guiding dental technologists. Dental technologists are regulated health care professionals whose scope of practice includes the design, construction, repair or alteration of dental prosthetic, restorative and orthodontic devices.

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College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario

The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is the regulatory body for over 12,500 registered dental hygienists in Ontario.

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College of Chiropractors of Ontario

The College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO) is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate chiropractors in Ontario. Every chiropractor practising in Ontario must be a registered member of the College.

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College of Chiropodists of Ontario

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO) regulates chiropodists and podiatrists in Ontario and, sets standards of practice and conduct to ensure the public receive competent and safe care.

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College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario

The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) supports over 3700 audiologists and speech-language pathologist members in their delivery of high-quality ethical care.

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University Health Network

Bringing together resources of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

An organization of medical specialists dedicated to ensure the highest standard and quality health care for Canadians

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International Council of Nurses

A federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing the more than 13 million nurses worldwide

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Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario

Links to associations, databases and other resources for RPNs

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Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario

Links to associations, databases and other resources for RNs

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Ontario Society of Nutrition Management

Develop, promote and represent the profession of Nutrition Management

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Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT)

The voice of the Medical Laboratory Technologists and Medical Laboratory Assistants/ Technicians throughout Ontario.

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Ontario Society of Chiropodists

Podiatry/chiropodists professional association that offers information to the public as well as their professional regulated chiropody members in Ontario

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Ontario Psychological Association

Committed to the advancement of the practice and science of psychology through public and professional advocacy and education

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Ontario Physiotherapy Association

OPA is committed to leadership in physiotherapy through the provision of advocacy, professional development and career support services for its members

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Ontario Pharmacists’ Association

Speaks for pharmacists and the profession of pharmacy in whatever environment they practice; it advocates for the quality care and well being of patients

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Ontario Opticians Association

Provides network with other Opticians and optical news

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Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association

Provides integrated occupational health and safety services to employers and employees. Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) work closely with managers, supervisors and individual employees to maintain, promote and restore employee health, safety and well-being.

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Ontario Nurses’ Association

The trade union that represents 57,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals working throughout Ontario

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Ontario Medical Association

Seeks to build and maintain an organization that is inclusive, collaborative, and accountable to physicians

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Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario

Provides information and programming that encourages professional growth and high standards for massage therapists and promotes the profession to the public, government, business and other professions.

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Ontario Long-Term Care Association

Largest long term care provider association in Ontario and the only association that represents the full mix of long term care operators - private, not-for-profit, charitable and municipal.

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Ontario Hospital Association

Representing 151 public hospitals, the OHA advocates on behalf of members for a sustainable system that meets patient care needs; provides leadership through health system research and development, as well as education that serves to help shape the future of health care

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Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association

Represents the interests and needs of member dental hygienists in Ontario

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Ontario Dental Association

Promotes and advocates for the dental professions; provides tools and resources to enhance the career of dentists

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Ontario College of Pharmacists

Provides information on registration process for internationally trained pharmacists and the International Pharmacy Graduate Program

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Ontario Chiropractic Association

Serves its members and the public by advancing the understanding and use of chiropractic care

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The Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

OSLA represents, promotes and supports its members in their work on behalf of all Ontarians, especially those with communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, or hearing health care needs.

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Ontario Association of Social Workers

Addresses the interests and concerns of the profession at the local, provincial, national and international levels; also provides information for internationally trained social workers

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Ontario Association of Psychological Associates (OAPA)

Provides opportunities for networking and professional development

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Ontario Association of Optometrists

Represents over 80% of Ontario's optometrists; offers a wide range of services including group insurance plans, an annual Symposium, continuing education credits, regional workshops, public information materials and more

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Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

Acts as a link and network for Medical Radiation Technologists throughout the world

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Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO)

Membership open to nurse practitioners, registered nurses and nursing students interested in Nurse Practitioner practice

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Dietitians of Canada

National association of Canadian registered dietitians that provides resources for consumers and health professionals

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Denturist Association of Ontario

Provides information about denturist services, how to become a denturist and how to find one in Ontario

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Canadian Nursing Students’ Association

Representing voices of nursing students in Canada

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Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medial Sonographers

Dedicated to the enhancement of patient care by promoting the science of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

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Canadian Nurses Association

A federation of 11 provincial and territorial registered nurses associations representing more than 143,843 Canadian registered nurses.

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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Promotes mental health and advances excellence in the delivery of mental health services through knowledge transfer, policy development, advocacy and the inclusion of consumers and family members in decision-making

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Canadian Medical Association Journal

General medical journal publishing original research and review articles, commentaries and editorials and practice updates

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Canadian Lipid Nurse Network

An independent, non-profit organization of nurses and other health care professionals who share an interest in lipids and dyslipidemia management

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Canadian Dental Association

Provides news and information on dentistry and oral health in Canada

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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Provides links to education & training and other resources for health & safety practitioners

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Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals

Established to organize and form a diagnostic ultrasound representation of standards practiced within Canada.

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Canadian Association of Radiologists

Provide Canadian radiologists and physicians with information related to radiology.

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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice

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Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

Canada's national certifying body for radiological technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists and magnetic resonance technologists

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Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses

Serves its membership, the public and the critical care nursing community by meeting the professional and educational needs of critical care nurses.

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Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores

The national voice of community chain pharmacy in Canada

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Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

An umbrella organization representing Canadian Society for International Health, The Canadian Society of Microbiologists, The Canadian Society for Medical Mycology, The Canadian College of Microbiologists, L'Association des Microbiologists du Quebec

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Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D)

A national association representing more than 50 research-based pharmaceutical companies in Canada

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Canada’s Health Informatics Association

An organization dedicated to promoting a clear understanding of health informatics within the Canadian health system through education, information, networking and communication.

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Association of Ontario Midwives

Features resources and links. Provides a basic introduction, information on media, government and consumer relations, professional development and events.

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Association of International Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario

AIPSO's mission is to ensure that internationally-trained physicians are integrated effectively and equitably into the Canadian health care system.

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Association of Dental Technologists of Ontario

The authoritative voice of dental technology in Ontario that seeks to pursue the advancement of the profession through education, communication amongst its members, and liaison with external agencies

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The Canadian Institute of Financial Planning

The Canadian Institute of Financial Planning provides web-based programs for licensing and certification requirements in the financial services sector including financial planning.

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Ontario Bridge Training – Financial Services

A listing of bridging programs to help internationally trained financial services professionals gain the knowledge, information and/or experience required to practice in their field in Ontario.

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Ontario Bridge Training – Accounting

A listing of bridging programs for the accounting sector to gain the knowledge and information required to practice in Ontario.

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Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada

The Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC) provides the environment, knowledge, and resources its members need to develop excellence in bookkeeping, through certification, education, networking, advocacy, information and research.

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Financial Services Connections™

Financial Services Connections™ provides internationally trained financial services professionals with practical job search information and connections with employers in the financial sector.

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Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario

The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario is the qualifying and regulatory body of Ontario’s more than 80,000 CPAs and 20,000 CPA students.

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Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB)

The Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping has as one of its primary objectives to establish educational, professional and ethical standards in the bookkeeping profession.

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Toronto Financial Services Alliance

A unique, public–private partnership dedicated to growing Toronto region’s financial services cluster.

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Tax, Accounting and Payroll Sites Directory (TAXSites.com)

Provide links of interest for managerial accounting, financial reporting, career information, regulatory bodies, and certification information for more than twenty designations, such as CPA, CFE and CMA.

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jobWings

jobWings is a niche job board targeting jobs in finance and accounting.

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Infomart

Canada's largest provider of news and broadcast media monitoring, financial and corporate data, including more than 5,000 news and blog sources from coast to coast and internationally, plus the authoritative company profiles for which the Financial Post DataGroup is renowned

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IAS Plus

The #1 website for global accounting news. IAS Plus features an extensive collection of news and resources about International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and international accounting and auditing developments.

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iAccountants

iAccountants provides web resources for Canadian accounting professionals.

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Financial Services Career Advisor

The Financial Services Career Advisor is a tool that was developed to assist professionals looking for an in-demand career in Toronto's financial services sector. It suggests those in-demand careers that match one's professional interests and also highlights any qualifications that might be missing for roles within one's area of interest.

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Canadian Business Online

News, opinion, and community for business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors.

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Canada Revenue Agency

Administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories

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Accountingjobs.ca

accountingjobs.ca is a niche job board targeting jobs in accounting and bookkeeping.

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Financial Services Commission of Ontario

Financial Services Commission of Ontario is a regulatory agency of the Ministry of Finance that regulates insurance, pension plans, loan and trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, mortgage brokering and co-operative corporations in Ontario.

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Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

This page outlines the licensure and certification requirements for chartered accountancy and public accounting for immigrant professionals.

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Ontario Chamber of Commerce

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has been the independent, non-partisan voice of Ontario business. Our mission is to support economic growth in Ontario by defending business priorities at Queen’s Park on behalf of our network’s diverse 60,000 members.

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Global Risk Institute in Financial Services

A new inititative from Global Risk Institute in Financial Services:National Pension Hub for pension knowledge and research.

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Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA)

A unique public / private initiative of individuals representing the financial services industry and its trade associations, all levels of government and academic institutions. Its mandate is to enhance and promote the competitiveness of Toronto as a premier North American financial services centre.

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

ICAI provides networking and professional development opportunities to its members.

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The Canadian Payroll Association

National association that has been representing employer payroll interests in Canada since 1978. The CPA is influential, affecting payroll practices in hundreds of thousands of small, medium and large employers, and payroll service and software providers.

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The Canadian Academic Accounting Association

An organization of accounting educators, professional accountants and others who are involved in, or concerned about, research and education in accounting and related areas.

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The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA)

IMA provides a forum for research, practice development, education, knowledge sharing, and the advocacy of the highest ethical and best business practices in management accounting and finance.

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Sri Lankan Accountants Association of Canada (SAAC)

An organization made up of accounting professionals of Sri Lankan origin or descent dedicated to the provision of an equitable forum for the transmission of ideas aimed at enhancing the knowledge of members, professional development activities, job opportunities, as well as opportunities for social interaction for members and our community.

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Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC)

A not-for-profit organization which develops, promotes and enforces professional standards in financial planning through Certified Financial Planner® certification, and raises Canadians' awareness of the importance of financial planning as defined by individuals who have earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is the national organization established to support a unified Canadian accounting profession. It represents highly qualified professionals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to providing the highest standards of accounting, ethics and best business practices.

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Canadian Institute of Actuaries

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the national organization of the actuarial profession. Member driven, the Institute is dedicated to serving the public through the provision, by the profession, of actuarial services and advice of the highest quality.

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Working in Ontario: Engineer

This page outlines what is required to practice as an engineer in Ontario.

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The Mentoring Partnership

A program of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), the Mentoring Partnership brings together recent skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships.

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Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)

OSPE is a member-interest, advocacy organization that supports, represents and advances the professional and economic interests of Ontario engineers.

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Ontario Network For Internationally Trained Professionals Online (ONIP Online)

A resource for sector-specific employment information (including engineering), services and support.

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Ontario Bridge Training – Engineering

A list of engineering bridging programs in Ontario

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Workplace Communication Skills for Technology

FREE work-oriented language training for newcomers who have training or experience in architectural, engineering or information technology.

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Mobile Systems Integration Bridging Program

A 15-week bridging program for internationally trained immigrants with education and experience in information technology, computer science or engineering (computer, electronics or electrical).

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Green Economy Employment Program

Provides orientation, training and employment opportunities in the growing green sector to internationally trained individuals with backgrounds in project management, quality assurance, research and development, or civil engineering. Delivered in partnership with The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University.

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Engineering Software Skills Enhancement

A 15-week bridging program for internationally educated civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and architecture professionals with training in the latest technical and software skills in demand by Ontario employers. Classes take place evenings and weekends.

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Educational Programs Innovation Centre (EPIC)

A leading training solution provider of engineering and technology courses in Canada. Over 70,000 people have taken their courses.

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Cross-Cultural Professionals Association of Canada

CPAC offers a mentoring program and professional networking with chemical, civil, electrical/electronic and mechanical engineers.

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Canadian Workplace Communication for IEPS and IPLAN (Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities)

A 14-week program delivered by JVS Toronto in partnership with Ryerson University, Ontario Tourism Education Council and Career Edge Organization. It provides participants with an opportunity to build upon their international education and work experience by gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully integrate into the Canadian workplace.

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Canadian Universities with Accredited Engineering Programs

A list of educational institutions in Canada offering accredited undergraduate engineering programs.

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Building Environmental Systems

Seneca's bridging program is designed to help those with international training in engineering and life sciences succeed in Canada’s environmental sector.

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Engineering Careers in Canada

Canada's largest and most dedicated engineering job board for finding exciting career opportunities with over 10 society partners.

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Roadmap to Engineering in Canada

Engineers Canada, with funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, has developed this website to provide a single source of information to international engineering graduates looking to become licensed engineers in Canada:getting licensed, finding the right employment, fitting into the Canadian engineering. profession, and immigration to Canada.

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The Canadian Academy of Engineering

The Academy is an independent, self-governing and non-profit organization established in 1987 to serve the nation in matters of engineering concern.

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Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA)

A business association representing the interests of the environment industry in Ontario.

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Ontario Environment Business Directory

A resource for anyone looking for more information about registered Ontario companies that provide environmental goods and services.

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

NSERC supports both basic university research through discovery grants and project research through partnerships among universities, governments and the private sector, as well as the advanced training of highly qualified people.

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National Research Council Canada (NRC)

The Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development; it is composed of over 20 institutes and national programs spanning a wide variety of disciplines including engineering.

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Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)

A recognized leader in the development and implementation of national human resources solutions. MiHR contributes to the strength, competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian mining sector.

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ENGINEERING.COM

'The engineer's ultimate resource tool.' ENGINEERING.com provides various resources including company and university directories worldwide and job postings.

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Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)

A national, not-for-profit industry association representing over 250 member companies that manufacture, distribute and service electrical and electronics products in Canada.

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Eco Canada

ECO Canada trains and certifies Canada's environmental professionals.

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Council for Access to the Profession of Engineering (CAPE)

CAPE aims to position its members to combat employment challenges, rapid change in the workplace and transition into today’s engineering jobs in Canada.

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Coal Association of Canada (CAC)

The Coal Association of Canada proactively supports association members in the development, growth and advancement of a safe, socially responsible and economically sustainable Canadian coal industry.

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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

The CSA promotes the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians.

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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)

The CEAA provides Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making in support of sustainable development.

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Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)

CCTT is the national voice on issues such as pan-Canadian standards, national and international mobility, and national accreditation of technology programs. CCTT establishes and maintains the National Technology Benchmarks® in partnership with the National Council of Deans of Technology (NCDoT).

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Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC)

ACEC represents the commercial interests of businesses that provide professional engineering services to both the public and the private sectors. Member services include planning, designing and implementing all types of engineering projects, and providing independent advice and expertise in a wide range of engineering-related fields.

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Ontario Environmental Directory

The Ontario Environmental Directory is a comprehensive, searchable directory of hundreds of environmental groups, organizations, agencies and websites across Ontario, Canada.

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The Ontario Association of Architects

The OAA is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act and dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members; it also administers the Architects Act in order that the public interest may be served and protected.

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Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the licensing and regulating body for engineering in the province. All professional engineers (P.Eng.) in Ontario are licensed by PEO.

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Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

OACETT is Ontario's independent certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists and confers the designations C.Tech. (Certified Technician) and C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist).

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Engineers Canada

The national organization of the 12 engineering regulators that license the country's more than 280,000 professional engineers. They work to advance the profession in the public's interest.

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Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

IISE's Canadian Region (formerly Region 14) comprises all the provinces and territories of Canada. We have more than 500 active IISE members in this region, with the majority in Ontario (48 percent) and Quebec (25 percent).

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The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)

An umbrella organization for Canadian Society for Chemistry, Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and Canadian Society of Chemical Technology

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Society of Manufacturing Engineers

The world's leading manufacturing resource

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Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada

A national association representing the interests of the mineral exploration and development industry.

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Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

the voice of the engineering profession in Ontario. We advance the professional and economic interests of our members by advocating with governments, offering valued member services, and providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

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Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA)

Represents the transportation and public works-related concerns of 445 municipalities and many First Nation communities of Ontario

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Municipal Engineers Association

Association of public sector professional engineers

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International Consulting Engineering Federation

Promotes the business interests of consulting engineering firms, globally and locally, consistent with the responsibility to provide quality services for the benefit of society and the environment.

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Institute of Industrial Engineers

Dedicated solely to Industrial Engineers to help improve quality and productivity

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Canada

Provides a high quality general interest magazine, a technical journal, an electronic newsletter, an annual conference, and web services designed for all Canadian IEEE members,

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Geological Association of Canada

Facilitate the scientific well-being and professional development of its members, the learned discussion of geoscience in Canada, and the advancement, dissemination and wise use of geoscience in public, professional and academic life

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Doers Inc (for engineers)

Develop trainees knowledge to obtain skills to reenter the Canadian work force

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Council for Access to the Profession of Engineering (CAPE)

A membership organization that aims to help Immigrants with Engineering Backgrounds (IEBs) coming to settle in Canada to realize their potential through the utilization of their engineering education, experience and skills. Check the 'Partners' link for ethno-specific engineering associations

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Consulting Engineers of Ontario

The recognized voice of consulting engineers in Ontario

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Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

A society that brings together all mechanical engineering personnel, and engineers in other disciplines with interest in mechanical engineering.

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Canadian Society for Professional Engineers

An umbrella organization for provincial and territorial P.Eng advocacy and member services societies for Canada's professional engineers.

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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

A technical society of professionals associated with the Canadian minerals and materials industry with members from industry, government and academia who are dedicated to the discovery, production, utilization and economics of minerals, metals and petroleum. Provides links to related societies, seminars, conferences, technical papers, etc.

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Canadian Geotechnical Society

Provides professional development opportunities to members across Canada and in other countries. Members work in industry, in government, in construction and in universities.

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Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute

Provides a focus for communications and networking for the aeronautics and space in Canada and links to several aerospace and aviation sites

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Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario

Governs the practice of professional geoscience in Ontario and reports to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines

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Alliance of Technology and Science Specialists of Toronto

The ATSS's focus is to assist highly skilled newcomers to adapt quickly to the Canadian economy and settle within the Canadian society.

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TRIEC Mentoring Partnership: Mentor an immigrant professional and make a difference.

Mentors, mentees and employer partners share their experiences of mentoring.

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Working in Canada

A career tool that provides useful information about job opportunities, job demand, wages, skills requirements, and more.

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Training, Career & Worker Information (Service Canada)

Learn about workers' rights, training/learning resources, and career exploration resources.

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Toronto Workforce Innovation Group

TWIG, as a member of Workforce Planning Ontario, conducts localized research and actively engages organizations and community partners in local labour market projects.

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Second Career Strategy

Second Career provides career planning and financial support specially designed to help laid-off Ontarians participate in long-term training for a new job. Career counsellors in Employment Ontario offices across the province can help interested individuals take the first step.

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Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI)

PCPI is committed to helping clients optimize workplace performance through the application of Human Resource, Career Development and Cultural Intelligence (CI) solutions.

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Ontario WorkinfoNet (OnWIN)

Ontario workinfonet (OnWIN) is a web-based resource and service dedicated to connecting the people of Ontario to quality information and resources in the areas of jobs; work and recruiting; learning; education and training; occupations and careers; labour market information and outlook; self-employment; workplace issues and supports; and financial help and issues.

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Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects (ONESTEP)

A province-wide umbrella organization for the community-based training and employment sector

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Ontario Job Futures

Ontario Job Futures provides information on the current trends and future outlook for 190 occupations common to Ontario. It is a joint effort of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and of Service Canada - Ontario Region.

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Work in Your Profession – Bridge Training Programs

Bridge training programs help qualified internationally trained individuals move quickly into the labour market in Ontario by assessing their existing skills and competencies, compared to Ontario employer expectations. They provide training and Canadian workplace experience without duplication.

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Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration & International Trade

Find services for newcomers and immigrants funded by the provincial government.

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Mentoring Programs – Ontario

Find a link to a list of mentoring programs on the Ontario Immigration website.

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LinkedIn

Over 50 million professionals use LinkedIn (a professional networking site) to exchange information, ideas and opportunities.

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Job Search Workshops (JSW) Ontario

The JSW Program is specifically designed to assist new and recent immigrants to Canada in their job search. The program offers pre-employment training and assists internationally trained individuals with the initial stages of their job search.

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Job 4 ECP’S

A niche job board site that targets the entire eyecare industry to attract highly qualified professionals.

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Employment and Training Services – Employment Ontario

A listing of employment services and training funded by Employment Ontario.

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Consortium of Agencies Serving Internationally-trained Persons (CASIP)

CASIP delivers employment and training services to skilled immigrant job seekers and to employers.

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City of Toronto: Employment and Social Services

Employment and Social Services provides employment supports, financial benefits and social supports to people living in Toronto.

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Career Edge – Internationally Qualified Professional

Provides internships that last for 4, 6, 9 or 12 months for job-ready immigrants that are legally able to work in Canada.

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Access to Professions and Trades Guide

The Access to Professions and Trades Guide provides information about international qualifications, licensing and regulatory bodies as well as education and training options available. The guide also has information about the workplace culture in Canada. Benefit from resources and tips on preparing a Canadian-style résumé and cover letter, professional networking and much more.

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311 Toronto

311 improves accessibility to non-emergency City services and information and increases the City's effectiveness in responding to public inquiries.

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211 Toronto

A website of over 20,000 community, health, social and related government services - a reliable resource for anyone looking for human services in Toronto

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Toronto District School Board

Credit programs, general interest courses and ESL classes for adults/newcomers

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English and French language training classes for Adult newcomer, refugee or immigrant

English or French as a Second Language (FSL/FSL) class through the Government of Ontario’s Adult Non-Credit Language Training Program

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Universities Canada

The voice of Canadian universities (97 member institutions) at home and abroad

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Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

For more than 30 years, the TOEIC test has set the standard for assessing English-language skills used in the workplace.

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Specialized Language Training in Ontario

Information regarding occupation-specific language training for Accounting, Business and Finance; Information Technology; Engineering and Manufacturing; Health Care and Pharmaceutical; Hospitality and Tourism; and Food and Beverage.

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PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs

PTP provides basic skills education, upgrading, job search and related services to adults preparing for employment, training or further education.

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Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Free language training for adult permanent residents or protected persons

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Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Programs

Find links to ELT programs across Ontario. ELT programs provide job-specific, advanced-level English training to adult newcomers. ELT programs are especially useful for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) and tradespeople.

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English for Specific Purposes Education (ESPE)

ESPE is an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training provider catering to the specific communication needs of internationally educated professionals. It specializes in technical and business English for engineers and other professionals.

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Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks is 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.

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Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA)

CAPLA is the national voice for the recognition of prior learning (RPL). CAPLA has provided the expertise, advocacy and support for the development of PLAR (prior learning assessment and recognition) in Canada since 1994

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World Education Services (WES)

The leading source of international education intelligence, WES is a not-for-profit organization with over 30 years’ experience evaluating international credentials

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Welcome Centre Immigrant Services

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services provide a one-stop service under one roof designed to guide and support immigrants through the maze of information and resources including accreditation services. All services are provided free of charge

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The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)

CICIC provides information and referral services to individuals, employers, professionals and organizations on mobility and credential recognition. Its website includes fact sheets, guides and other resources. CICIC does not assess credentials

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International Credential Assessment Service of Canada

ICAS provides reports that help employers, education institutions, immigration officials and community agencies understand the education individuals have completed outside Canada

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Global Experience Ontario

Global Experience Ontario can help internationally trained and educated individuals find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario. The one-stop centre offers a range of services for internationally educated individuals

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ETS (Educational Testing Service)

ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually in more than 180 countries. It also conducts educational research, analysis and policy studies and develops a variety of customized services and products for teacher certification, English language learning and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education

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Comparative Education Service (CES)

Comparative Education Service (CES) provides an educational credential assessment report for a fee that will show how academic achievements earned outside of Canada compare to credentials earned in Canada. Educational credential assessment reports can be used to apply for jobs, further education and professional certification, and for immigration to Canada

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Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC)

Members of ACESC undergo a rigorous self-evaluation process including a review of assessment procedures, experience, file management, personnel qualifications, documentation methods and reference material base. Membership in this alliance is an assurance that the academic credential assessment service offers the most effective, accurate and efficient method for evaluating international academic credentials

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Accreditation Assistance Access Centre (AAAC)

Sponsored by Social Enterprise for Canada, AAAC assists internationally trained professionals and tradespeople with the development of their accreditation portfolio and custom action plans. They also provide advice on accreditation for employment, licensing and certification, training, job search and employment supports within the community

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Canada InfoNet Mentoring, Information and Networking Services!

Canada InfoNet is a website managed and operated by JVS Toronto that helps new and potential immigrants to Canada transition into careers in their chosen profession. and find information on settlement, employment and education in Canada

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SAPNA – South Asian networking group of professionals

SAPNA Toronto  is a platform to aid professionals from all walks of life within the Greater Toronto Area. The networking efforts that are demonstrated are designed to open more doors for individuals while being a learning platform from various professional backgrounds

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Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association (UCPBA)

Information resource about Ukraine and Ukrainians

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SumaCorp

An initiative created by new immigrants to help other new immigrants to succeed in a new country like Canada

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Settlement.org: Professional Networks For Immigrants

Brought to you by settlement.org in partnership with TRIEC, this directory lists groups run by and for internationally-trained professionals with new and established groups from both regulated and non-regulated sectors

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Romanian Business Networking Society (RBNS)

To help promote the professional and social development of its members in Canada

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North American Association of Asian Professionals (NAAP)

Promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service

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New Bridge (for Chinese professionals)

A social networking site for Chinese Canadians

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Javeriana University Professional Alumni Association

An alumni association from one of Colombia's top universities

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Iranian Canadian Network (ICN)

For employment and entrepreneurship mentoring - aims to help Iranian-Canadians succeed at work and in business by cooperation and networking within the community

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Professional Immigrant Networks

Networking Canadian immigrants for personal & professional growth

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Hispanic Business.ca

Promotes the entrepreneurial and professional develoment for Hispanics in Canada, with an emphasis in Ontario

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Halton Peel Hispanic Association (HPHA)

To promote our Hispanic culture through its various forms of expression. We strive to be the bridge that connects our culture with that of the other Canadians living in Halton-Peel

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Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC)

To represent and assist professionals of Chinese descent in gaining recognition, cultural integration, career advancement, and civic engagement in Canadian society through quality service and advocacy

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Chinese Professional Women of Canada (CPWC)

To unite Chinese professional women in Canada and enhance the Chinese women's status in Canadian society

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Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association Toronto (CCFA)

Promotes friendship, understanding and co-operation between the peoples of Canada and Cuba

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Canadian Colombian Professional Association (CCPA)

Founded in 2001 to stimulate the Canadian Hispanic professionals through the active involvement of its members

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Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE)

To encourage entrepreneurship in the Chinese Canadian community and to strengthen the competitiveness of Chinese Canadian business in the global market

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YLINC.ca

Provides information about settlement, employment, education, and opportunities for newcomer youth 18-24 including job opportunities

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Working in Canada

Developed to help newcomers that are interested in living and working permanently in Canada; provides information on finding a job, the challenges of working in Canada, workers' rights and more

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Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)

Creates and champions solutions to better integrate skilled immigrants in the Greater Toronto Region labour market. One of TRIEC's programs is The Mentoring Partnership, which brings together recent skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships

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Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada, Canada's national statistical agency, produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture

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Settlement.org: For Newcomers to Ontario

Information and resources for newcomers to Ontario on housing, education,employment, health and more

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Proactive Canadian Professionals Association (PACPA)

One of the largest groups of internationally qualified professionals in Canada. It focuses on promoting networking among its members for their mutual benefit thus helping in their professional and social development

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Ontario Regulators for Access

Helps Ontario regulatory bodies improve access by international candidates to self-regulated professions in Ontario while maintaining standards for public safety

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Ontario Network for Internationally-trained Professionals Online

For IEPs new to Ontario, this site will help you find employment and build a career in your professional field

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Ontario Immigration

Guides to living, working, doing business and studying in Ontario; information for before you arrive and after you arrive

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Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)

Advocate for the immigrant-serving sector and expert on immigrant and refugee Issues

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Office of the Fairness Commissioner – Internationally Educated Professionals

Their goal is to make sure that people are treated fairly when they apply to become licensed professionals in one of Ontario’s regulated professions, no matter where they were trained; includes links to professional associations

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Occupational Career Maps (Government of Ontario)

Occupational Career Maps: Information for Internationally Trained Workers

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Global Experience Ontario

This one-stop access and resource centre helps internationally trained and educated individuals find out how to qualify for professional practice in Ontario

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Getting Licenced in Ontario

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration provides information on getting licensed in a profession in Ontario

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Foreign Credentials Referral Office

The Canadian government offers information about foreign credential assessment and recognition processes through the Foreign Credentials Referral Office

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DiverseCity onBoard

Works to ensure that the governance bodies of public agencies, boards and commissions as well as voluntary organizations reflect the diversity of the people who live and work in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

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Consortium of Agencies Serving Internationally-trained Persons (CASIP)

Works collaboratively and coordinates employment and training services for internationally trained persons

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CLEONet

Find out about your legal rights and the latest information on legal issues in Canada

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada

From the federal ministry responsible for developing and implementing immigration policies, programs and services - Information for newcomers to Canada

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Centre for Internationally Trained Professionals & Tradespeople (CITPT)

Provides programs that assist internationally trained professionals and trades-people to secure work in their related backgrounds

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Canadian Newcomer Magazine

Connect the regions diverse ethnic communities in Canada using one voice and language by providing free information, advice, entertainment and encouragement to new immigrants

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Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP)

CIIP is an innovative project funded by the Government of Canada to help those immigrating to Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers Program in China, India and the Philippines

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Canadian Immigrant Magazine (online)

Helps immigrants settle in Canada by providing information, tools, resources and strategies for personal growth and success

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CanadaInfoNet.org

An online forum providing mentoring, resources and other services that assist skilled, experienced, and expert professionals, business people and trades people who are new to Canada, or are considering emigrating to Canada

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Canada’s International Gateway (Government of Canada)

Provides information about visiting, studying, working and immigrating to Canada; doing business with Canada and foreign policy and international development

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Bridging Programs in Ontario

Bridging programs put together by employers, colleges and universities, occupational regulatory bodies, and community organizations

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Access Centre for Regulated Employment

Provides information about regulated professions for Internationally Trained Individuals in Southwestern Ontario

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Statistics Canada

Find statistics by subject related to Canada and its people

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Ministry of Education (Government of Ontario)

Lists universities, colleges and apprenticeship programs in Canada

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Ministry of Community and Social Services – Ontario Works

Information about Ontario's social assistance programs including eligibility

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Industry Profiles (Ontario Media Development Corporation)

Information on Ontario's industries

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findhelp Information Services

Information about community, social, health and related government services most suited to one's needs through phone, web and print directories

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Enterprise Toronto

Provides programs tailored to meet the needs of Toronto's entrepreneurs and small businesses

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abilities.ca

Links people with disabilities to resources

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Census of Canada

Information of the 2006 Census (conducted every 5 years); there are about 350 active surveys on virtually all aspects of Canadian life – the major ones being the Labour Force Survey, Consumer Price Index, Health Survey and Household Spending Survey.

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CanLearn (Government of Canada)

The only online post-secondary education resource that provides Canadians with the information and services they need to decide what and where to study and how to cover the costs.

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211toronto.ca

A directory of over 20, 000 community, social, health and government services

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411.ca

Online Information Service to find people, businesses, products and services

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