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From Volunteerism to Employment:
Transitional Program for Internationally Trained Professionals
The From Volunteerism to
Employment Program is an innovative program for New Canadians with
professional training outside of Canada, who has had challenges
accessing the Canadian job market in their field. Through job
shadowing, mentoring and reflection, the program is designed to
develop knowledge, skills and experience related to professional
practice in Canada. The program is returning for its second year,
after a successful first year which saw six of fourteen
Internationally Trained Professionals gain employment with the
support of the program.
The program is designed to support
Internationally Trained Professionals in:
- Acquiring work experience in their field of
expertise
- Developing social and professional networks
and relationships
- Learning workplace culture, expectations and
professional practices
- Learning and practicing professional language
related to their field of expertise
- Accessing information regarding accreditation
regulations, training and upgrading opportunities
The program will support Internationally
Trained Professionals through the following activities:
- Job shadowing placements (2 weeks)
- Job mentoring placements (up to 3 months -
12 hours/week)
- Training/workshops
- Peer support programs (2 hours/bi-weekly)
- Evaluation and follow-up
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
For consideration, applicants should possess
the following qualifications:
- Have qualifications outside
Canada in one of the following professions:
- Social Work
- Research
- Community Development
- Health Care
Practitioners
- Health Promotion
- Counseling
- Finance
- Information Technology (IT)
- Human Resources
- Office
Administration
- Data Entry
- Early Childhood Education/Teaching
- Occupational Therapy
- Have been in Canada five (5) years
or
less.
- Have no Canadian experience in their
profession.
- Have a minimum of two years experience
outside of Canada in their profession.
- Have working ability in English – both spoken and
written (5 to 6 benchmark level).
- Be able to commit to 12 hours a week
for
up to three months.
- Be able to participate in a
2 hour bi-weekly peer support program.
- Be highly motivated and
committed.
HOW TO APPLY
ITP Application
Form:
MS
Word: Complete by computer and e-mail application form along with your
résumé to:
e.donovan@pqchc.com.
PDF:
Print and send completed application form with your resume by
fax (613-288-3407), mail or drop-off.
If you are not able to download either the
MS Word or PDF application form, please visit our reception desk (1365 Richmond
Road, 2nd Floor, Ottawa) for a printed application.
For more information:
Eric Donovan
Phone: (613) 820-4922, ext. 508
Email:
e.donovan@pqchc.com
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