The Internationally Educated Professionals taking part in IWES are strong ICT candidates who are investing 6 weeks full-time getting prepared to integrate within the Canadian workplace.

Their courses and activities provide context into Canadian ICT workplace communications and culture in addition to job preparation, business networking and connecting to the community.

There are highly-qualified/experienced candidates, with a significant competitive advantage, ready to work with you on your team.

As a participating employer, you will have the first opportunity to review their resumes and interview them. If you find a match, you have the option to offer them a practicum, a term contract or hire them as staff on your team.

Practicum Terms & Conditions 

• Employer will provide job description and identify expectations. 
• Practicum may be paid, or allowances may be provided, to be negotiated with each employer and each participant (Unpaid requests for practicum will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
• Employer will provide orientation to the work environment.
• Employer will provide a proper workstation and workplace for IWES participant.
• IWES Participant will be given work related to his/her experience.
• IWES Participant will work required hours - 20 hours per week minimum to 35 hours per week maximum. Shift work will be agreed to in advance of practicum by IWES participant and employer.
• IWES staff will provide support to employers and on-site training as necessary. 
• Employer will provide a minimum of 12 weeks practicum.
• Minimal supervision is required beyond that normally given to other new employees. 
• Employers will submit IWES participant evaluations of progress and performance during and at the end of the practicum.
• IWES Participant will be required to participate in an IWES support group every Friday afternoon outside of work. 
• Employer will complete a Practicum Agreement (as will participants).

IWES Participant Eligibility Criteria:

To be accepted into the IWES program, candidates must meet the minimum requirements identified below:

• Permanent resident in Canada 
• Reside in or close to the city where IWES is being delivered
• Eligible to work in Canada 
• Available full-time for 6 training weeks 
• Post-secondary education 
• IT/ICT background and experience 
• Looking for work in IT/ICT field 
• Strong command of English Language (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening) 
• Immigrated to Canada permanently within the past 3 years** 

Contact Us

Intrigued? We would be happy to discuss your options with you.

Please contact Shehzad Khan, IWES Employer Liaison in Markham at:

Email: iwesON@ictc-ctic.ca

Phone: 905-470-9675 ext. 230

Fax: 905-470-7157