JVS Toronto has more than 75 years of experience providing customized employment support to newcomers to Canada from over 130 different countries.
Job Search Workshop for Newcomers
Give us 4 days and we will give you more confidence in pursuing your occupation in Canada. You will learn what skills and qualifications companies want and where the jobs are.
This 4-day program includes:
- An assessment of your unique needs and a personalized action plan
- Resume building and one-on-one job search support
- Canadian job search strategies
- Networking and Canadian business perspectives
- Access to job postings
- Certificate of completion
Sessions run twice per month. Check our Workshop Calendar for the next session.
For more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1603 or complete this form.
Sector-Specific Canadian Workplace Communication
Communication skills and job search support for internationally trained professionals in Business & Finance, IT and Architecture.
These 6 to 8-week programs include:
- Enhanced language training (ELT) including Canadian workplace terminology
- Networking and information sessions with Canadian employers and industry experts
- Improved Canadian Language Benchmark
- Exclusive internships and job placements
For more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1603 or complete this form.
Building Unbiased and Inclusive Workplaces Leveraging Diversity (BUILD)
An online Ontario-wide orientation program for international professionals in Architecture or a related field.
This 10-week program includes:
- Architecture-specific information delivered by Canadian industry experts and employers
- Group job search sessions customized for architecture and one-on-one job search support
- Mentoring and internship opportunities
- Networking and employer connections
For more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1577 or complete this form.
Newcomer Youth: Connections for Success (NYCS)
A program for newcomers to Canada between the ages of 14 – 18 to explore career options and gain valuable skills for the Canadian workplace.
This program includes:
- Career exploration
- Information about Canadian colleges/universities and financial planning options
- Access to volunteer opportunities related to potential careers
- Mentoring
- Girls in STEM project to promote awareness of technology careers for women
- Mental Health Awareness for newcomer youth
For more information or to register, contact (416) 633-1240 or complete this form.
Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN Employment)
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 Toronto Metropolitan 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:
- 3 architectural courses at Toronto Metropolitan 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 more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1700 or complete this form.
Click to view Eligibility Requirements.
Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN Practice)
If you are an International Architecture Professional pursuing or working in an architectural career in Ontario, IPLAN PRACTICE is for you.
This 14-week bridge training program includes:
- 72 hours of technical skills training by sector specialists
- Targeted professional skills training provided by JVS Toronto
- Licensing information from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)*
- 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. IPLAN PRACTICE is designed for newcomer intern architects across Ontario and is delivered fully online.
For more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1700 iplanpractice@jvstoronto.org
Click to view Eligibility Requirements.
International Skills Applied for Geriatrics (ISAGE)
A bridge training program for international professionals with a background in Healthcare, Social Work and Education who are interested in transitioning into careers in Social Services and Geriatrics in Canada.
This 12-week program includes:
- Academic courses delivered by George Brown College
- Canadian workplace essentials and communication training at JVS Toronto
- Job shadowing in Social Services and Geriatrics
- One-on-one job search support
- Mentoring connections
- Employer information sessions, internships and work placements
For more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1611 or complete this form.
Recruitment for Equity, Accessibility and Diversity (READY)
A bridge training program in partnership with George Brown College for international professionals with a background in HR, sales, business development, hospitality, or marketing. READY provides internationally trained professionals with essential skills for successful integration into the Canadian labour market in the field of Recruitment and Job Development.
This 14-week program includes:
- Academic training delivered by George Brown College
- Practical and interactive e-learning modules offered by a lead staffing agency
- Canadian workplace essentials and communication training offered by JVS Toronto
- Employer information sessions and presentations by industry experts
- One-on-one job search support
- Mentoring
- Internships and work placements
For more information or to register, please complete this form.
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership
A Canadian mentor working in your field can provide essential information on the local labour market to get started on your career in Canada. JVS Toronto is a service delivery partner in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership.
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
Click to view Eligibility Requirements.
For more information or to register, contact (416) 649-1686 or complete this form.
Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership
JVS Toronto is the lead on Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership – a community-based planning table seeking to enhance the settlement and employment experiences and outcomes of immigrants in the community.
For more information, contact (416) 649-1630 or complete this form.
