Your Profession & Accreditation
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Finding a job in your special area in Ontario can be challenging. There can be difficulties like getting more education and learning the English language.
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If you are planning to work in Canada, it is very important look for Canadian jobs first. You also need to learn the correct licensing rules so you can come to Canada prepared.
The websites below will help you understand what fixed jobs, recognized trades, and unrecognized trades are in Ontario. Each website gives you important information, like career maps, to help you succeed in Chatham-Kent:
• Working in Canada Tool - helps immigrants plan for work in Canada before they leave their country. They also help you after you arrive in Canada. They do this with job market reports, made for a unique job and geographic area (city, town or region)
• Employment Ontario - A Guide for Foreign Trained Tradespersons
• Ontario Immigration - Work in Your Profession - Multilingual
• Working in Your Profession Career Maps
• Getting Licensed to Work in Your Profession and Trade
• Settlement.org - Profession and Trades and Where can I get information about how to work in my profession in Ontario?
• Information and Communication Technology Council - Canada Readiness Tool
• Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration’s Preparing to Work in Ontario section
Accreditation
One of the first steps in finding a job in Ontario is the accreditation of your international education. Your diplomas, degrees or doctorates must all equal the same in Canada. It is wise to begin this before coming to Canada.
Settlement.org has resources on why you need your educational documents assessed.
Ontario’s authorized credential evaluation companies are:
• World Education Services (WES)
• International Credential Service of Canada (ICAS)
If you need extra information for fixed jobs, you can visit the Access Centre for South Western Ontario.
The Service Canada office in Chatham is located at 120 Wellington Street West and has credential referral services. Visit the local office or call 519.380.6800 to make an appointment. Be sure to bring all of your necessary documentation, such as your permanent resident card, visa, and educational records.