PAIE Program Resource Guide for Internationally Trained Professionals

Programs and Services for Internationally Trained Professionals TRCA Programs & Services Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Professional Access Into Employment (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 Manager Phone: 416-661-6600 ext. 5343 E-mail: [email protected] Website: paietraining.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: Erin Shulz Phone: 416-303-8346 Email: [email protected] Website: http://trca.on.ca/get-involved/volunteer/

The Kortright Centre for Conservation The 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

Bridging Programs & Services

Ability Edge Ability 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 Management This 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

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 Edge The Career Edge internship program provides meaningful, entry-level work experience for Canadian graduates eager to put their education to work, while offering employers the unlimited 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

Community Microskills Development Centre Green Economy Employment Program This 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 Program This 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 Toronto JVS 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

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 Engineers This 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 Program This 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://skillsforchange.org/employment/skilled-trades/

SkillsInternational.ca This 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

St. Christopher House Engineering 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 ODSP Employment 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 Council The 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 Certified General Accountants Examination. Phone: (519) 256-6621 Ext. 222 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.westofwindsor.com

YWCA Hamilton Bridging 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 Technology Research 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 College Engineering Software Skills Enhancement This is a 15-week bridging program for internationally trained civil engineers and architecture professionals. 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 College Pathways 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

Ontario Institute of Professional Agrologists Internationally 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 Science Internationally 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 Professionals This 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/

Seneca College Project 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

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 Professionals This 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 Toronto Licensing International Engineers into the Profession (LIEP) This program offers engineering specific training in workplace language, culture, and communication. 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 Science Bridging 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/

York University Bridge 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 Canada ECO 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

JobStart JobStart 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

TalentOyster TalentOyster 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

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 These 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