One of the first steps to start a career in your field in Sarnia-Lambton is to obtain recognition of your foreign degrees or diplomas. Often the terms used for certain professions may differ from one country to the next. Employers often demand that your foreign credentials are certified by an independent organization. Among the many regulated professions are nursing, teaching, plumbing, and engineering.
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The Access Centre for Regulated Employment provides information and application assistance to internationally trained individuals seeking licensure or related employment in Ontario’s regulated professions. |
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The Canadian Information Centre for international Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who want to know how to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate bodies. This is strictly an information service, CICIC does not assess credentials. |
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The Government of Canada Foreign Credentials Referral Office website has information about foreign credential recognition in your profession. It will help you determine if you are ready to work in Canada, the challenges you may face, and which documents you may need. |
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The Ontario Network for Internationally Trained Professionals provides an overview of licensing processes, information about sector councils, and networking opportunities with other professionals in your field. |
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World Education Services (WES) provides credential evaluation services to help employers understand the exact nature and Canadian equivalency of the educational background of prospective employees. The evaluation verifies the authenticity of credentials submitted. |