New to Canada? We have services that will help you find a job!
English language skills, understand the Canadian labour market, and workplace and business etiquette.
Bridge your international training, education and experience with what you need to work in Canada.
Employment counselling, job search assistance, one-on-one coaching, and work experience placements.
Canadian Workplace Communication (Enhanced Language Training): For Internationally Educated Professionals in Banking/Finance, and Architecture
Canadian Workplace Communication is an English-language training program designed to improve your sector-specific communication skills and help you find a job! All classes and assignments are completed online.
This eight-week program includes:
- English instruction classes
- Canadian workplace sector-specific terminology
- Job search support from employment professionals
- Professional networks and Canadian mentors
- Updated Canadian Language Benchmark
- Direct connections to Canadian employers
- Exclusive internships and job placements
- A certificate upon completion of the program
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees.
- Must be able to communicate in English in a job-setting
For session start dates and to register, contact:
(416) 649-1700 cwc@jvstoronto.org
Online Canadian Workplace Communication (Enhanced Language Training): For Internationally Educated Professionals in Information Technology
Canadian Workplace Communication is an English-language training program designed to improve your Information Technology (IT) communication skills and help you find a job! All classes and assignments are completed online.
This six-week online program includes:
- IT sector trends in Canada
- Building skills for effective communication
- Business writing skills for e-mails, meetings and reports
- Improving your Canadian Language Benchmark
- Direct connections to Canadian employers in IT
- Exclusive internships and job placements
- A certificate upon completion of the program
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees
- Must be able to communicate in English in a job-setting
For session start dates and to register, contact:
(416) 649-1700 cwc@jvstoronto.org
Newcomer Youth: Connections for Success (NYCS)
New to Canada? In high school? Thinking about a future career? Then is the program for you! Explore career options and gain valuable skills for the Canadian workplace.
This program includes:
- Career exploration
- Information about colleges and universities in Canada
- An understanding of educational financial planning options
- Access to volunteer opportunities related to potential careers
- Connections with mentors
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees
- Must be a newcomer to Canada
- Must be 13-18 years old
Joining NYCS is easy! For more information on this FREE program, contact:
(416) 633-1240 anna.eskin@jvstoronto.org
Bridge Training Programs
Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN)
IPLAN programs are designed to support internationally trained professionals in architecture to enter the architectural field in Ontario.
Contact us today for eligibility, upcoming sessions, fees and program details:
(416) 649-1700 iplan@jvstoronto.org
IPLAN EMPLOYMENT
A Bridge Training Program for International Architecture Professionals
IPLAN EMPLOYMENT helps you build on your international education and work experience by gaining the knowledge and skills to help you integrate into the architectural workplace in Ontario. Delivered over 14 weeks at Ryerson University and at JVS Toronto, the program is a unique blend of academic and workplace training designed to help prepare you for your Ontario career in architecture and get you hired faster! International professionals should also ensure that they avail themselves of information regarding the process for licensure as an architect in Ontario, which is administered and governed by the Ontario Association of Architects under the Architects Act. This 14-week program includes:
- Three architectural courses at Ryerson University
- Sector-specific employment workshops at JVS Toronto
- Licensing information from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)*
- Mentoring, internships and work placements
- Job search coaching and support
For session start dates and to register, contact: (416) 649-1700 iplan@jvstoronto.org
Eligibility Requirements
- High level of English-language proficiency (CLB 7/8) (CLB 8). Enhanced language training is available to applicants, if needed, prior to starting the program
- Undergraduate degree in architecture from a university outside Canada. Applicants with an equivalent degree in a related field may also be considered
- At least two years of work experience in architecture or a related field (paid or voluntary) obtained outside Canada
- Open to Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, or Convention Refugees
*Note:
- The practice of architecture in Ontario is governed by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). All individuals who are internationally trained in the field of architecture, or who have held the status of architect in another jurisdiction must contact the OAA or visit the OAA website at www.oaa.on.ca for current information about licensing requirements and the licensing process in Ontario.
- JVS Toronto is not a licensing body in Ontario.
- The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole organization recognized by the architectural profession in Canada to:
- Assess the educational qualifications of architecture graduates;
- Accredit professional degree Programs in architecture offered by Canadian Universities; and
- Certify the professional qualifications of Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects.
- Architectural services may only be offered through a Certificate of Practice issued by the OAA.
IPLAN PRACTICE
A Bridge Training Program about architectural practice in Ontario.
If you are an International Architecture Professional pursuing or working in an architectural career in Ontario, IPLAN PRACTICE is for you.
This eight-week bridge training program includes:
- A technical preparation course provided by Ryerson University
- Licensing information from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)*
- Targeted professional skills development provided by JVS Toronto
- Networking and mentoring
- Job search support
- Internships and employment opportunities
Program intake and assessment services include information sessions to introduce potential applicants to the program and provide guidance to candidates of the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Program who require assistance with employment placements.
For session start dates and to register, contact: (416) 649-1700 iplanpractice@jvstoronto.org
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, or Convention Refugees
- High level of English-language proficiency (CLB 7/8). Enhanced language training is available to applicants, if needed, prior to starting the program
- Degree in architecture from a university outside Canada
- OAA Intern Architects who have registered to write the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)**
*Note:
- The practice of architecture in Ontario is governed by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). All individuals who are internationally trained in the field of architecture, or who have held the status of architect in another jurisdiction must contact the OAA or visit the OAA website at www.oaa.on.ca for current information about licensing requirements and the licensing process in Ontario.
- JVS Toronto is not a licensing body in Ontario.
- The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole organization recognized by the architectural profession in Canada to:
- Assess the educational qualifications of architecture graduates;
- Accredit professional degree Programs in architecture offered by Canadian Universities; and
- Certify the professional qualifications of Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects.
- Architectural services may only be offered through a Certificate of Practice issued by the OAA.
**The content of this program has not been reviewed or endorsed by the Committee for the Examination for Architects in Canada (CExAC). The ExAC is an experience based exam. It is the practical application of knowledge acquired through education and readings that will support examination success. Taking this program without applying the knowledge gained through practice may not result in examination success.
Building Unbiased and Inclusive Workplaces Leveraging Diversity (BUILD)
If you are an Internationally Educated Professional in architecture, or a related profession, looking for information about entering the architecture field in Ontario, and live in Ontario outside the Greater Toronto Area, IPLAN INFORMATION ONLINE is for you. This program provides you with information and orientation to jumpstart your architectural career in Ontario.
This 10-week online program informs you about finding a job in the field of architecture and includes:
- Webinars on three key topics: Architectural Design, Technology and Management
- Sector-specific information, orientation and job search support
- Mentoring and internship opportunities
- Networking and employer connections
For session start dates and to register, contact: (416) 649-1577 build@jvstoronto.org
Eligibility Requirements
- Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee status
- Live in Ontario
- Intermediate English-language proficiency
- Education in architecture or related profession, such as Urban Planning, Interior Design or Engineering, and/or related work experience
*Note:
- The practice of architecture in Ontario is governed by the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). All individuals who are internationally trained in the field of architecture, or who have held the status of architect in another jurisdiction must contact the OAA or visit the OAA website at www.oaa.on.ca for current information about licensing requirements and the licensing process in Ontario.
- JVS Toronto is not a licensing body in Ontario.
- The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is the sole organization recognized by the architectural profession in Canada to:
- Assess the educational qualifications of architecture graduates;
- Accredit professional degree Programs in architecture offered by Canadian Universities; and
- Certify the professional qualifications of Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects.
- Architectural services may only be offered through a Certificate of Practice issued by the OAA.
ISAGE:
International Skills Applied for Geriatrics
A Bridge Training Program for International Healthcare and Educational Professionals
Are you an internationally trained doctor, nurse, teacher, social worker or psychologist? Do you come from a related profession that requires a licence in Canada? Join an innovative career training program to explore alternative employment in the high demand field of Social Services for Geriatrics.
This 12-week program includes:
- 3 academic courses delivered by George Brown College: Fundamentals of Gerontology, Essentials of Counselling, and Recreation 1: Therapeutic Interventions
- Sector-specific workplace essentials and communication training at JVS Toronto
- Job shadowing and support
- Mentoring opportunities
- Job orientation and shadowing, internships and work placements
- Employer information sessions and job connections
For session start dates and to register, contact: (416) 649-1585 isage@jvstoronto.org
Eligibility Requirements
- English language proficiency of CLB 7 or higher. Enhanced language training is available to applicants, if needed, prior to starting the program
- Open to Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Convention and Claimant Refugees with open work permits
Job Search Support
Job Search Workshop for Newcomers
Looking for information on how to enter your field in Canada?
Give us four days and we will give you more confidence and an understanding of your occupation in Canada. You will learn what skills and qualifications companies want and where the jobs are.
This four-day program includes:
- An assessment of your unique needs
- One-on-one job search coaching
- Resume building
- Job search assistance and support
- A personalized action plan
- Certificate of completion
- A computerized environment to learn about job search strategies and Canadian business perspectives
- Access to job postings
Sessions happen twice monthly. Contact us today for the upcoming schedule.
(416) 649-1603 JSW@jvstoronto.org
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers
- Must be able to communicate in English in a job-setting
- New registrants must have an assessment prior to the start of the program
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership
Find a mentor to help you progress your career in Canada.
If you are an immigrant with a professional background, TRIEC Mentoring Partnership will connect you with a supportive mentor who works in your field in Canada. By talking to a mentor who shares your professional background and knows how the local labour market works, you can get a head start on your professional journey in Canada. In fact, 75% of mentoring participants find a job in their professional field within one year.
You should sign up for the program if you:
- Have 2+ years of international experience in your professional field
- Have lived in Canada for less than five years
- Are unemployed or underemployed and looking to use your professional skills in Canada
A mentor can help you:
- Understand Canadian industry trends
- Develop more effective job search strategies
- Build your professional network
- Find ways of leveraging your experience and skills
Contact us today to register:
(416) 649-1686
Andrada.Peta-Dragos@jvstoronto.org
JVS Toronto is a partner in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership – a program of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council delivered by 12 community partners across the GTA, including JVS Toronto.