Canada’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector Resource Guide for Internationally Educated ICT Professionals
Fall/Winter 2007. Funded by the Government of Canada, Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Note: The resources and links found in this guide are not the ownership of ICTC. ICTC is not responsible for the content, errors or opinions expressed on the websites. The links and resources provided below are not all-inclusive and are meant only to assist individuals in the preliminary stages of their search for a particular item. Some website addresses/links may be difficult to enter. Should you encounter difficulties, we would like to suggest that you use a search engine to access the site and/or search by keyword on the site.
INTRODUCTION
This guide is provided as an overview of useful resources to assist you, as an Internationally Educated IT Professional (IEP), in researching and finding out more about Canada, about the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and ICT labour market in Canada.
What is ICTC?
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) (formerly known as the Software Human Resource Council - SHRC) is a not-for-profit sector council dedicated to creating a strong, prepared and highly-educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. ICTC is a catalyst for change that provides skills definitions, labour market intelligence. We also believe that increased career awareness and professional development is the pathway to a successful sector. We forge partnerships with industry, government and educational institutions to help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada’s position as a leader in the global marketplace.
What is the ICT sector?
The Information and Communications Technology sector encompasses all companies that develop goods or services that process, transmit or receive information.
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COMING TO CANADA - GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RESOURCES
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Canada International Website
Whether you are travelling or immigrating to Canada, preparing to do business in Canada, or want to know more about Canada and its role in the world, Canada International is a great source of information.
Website: http://canadainternational.gc.ca/
Going to Canada Website
Explore the Going to Canada Web site to discover links to information and services when planning a temporary stay or making Canada your new home
Website: http://www.goingtocanada.gc.ca
Working in Canada Tool
The Working in Canada tool is meant to assist you in finding out what your occupation is called in Canada and to provide you with a detailed labour market report on the selected occupation and a city where you would like to work.
Website: http://workingincanada.gc.ca/welcome.do?lang=en
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
CIC was established in 1994 to link immigration services with citizenship registration, to promote the unique ideals all Canadians share and to help build a stronger Canada.
Main Website: http://www.cic.gc.ca
Things to consider before you apply to come to Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp
CIC Applications & Forms
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp
CIC Call Centre
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/call.asp
Canadian Visa Offices Worldwide
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp
Working in Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/index.asp
CIC Resources for Temporary Workers & International Students
Facilitated Processing for Information Technology Workers
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp
Temporary Foreign Workers Guidelines (FW)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/fw/index.asp
Studying in Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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HRSDC’s mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life.
Main Website: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/
Foreign Worker Program
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml
Facilitated Process in High Demand Occupations and Hiring IT Specialists under Exemptions
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/itexemp.shtml
GOVERNMENT - PROVINCIAL IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
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If you are interested in settling in a particular province, you may find out more by going to the specific website below.
Alberta
http://www.alberta-canada.com/immigration
British Columbia
http://www.welcomebc.ca/en/index.html
Manitoba
http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/immigrate/index.html
New Brunswick
http://www.gnb.ca/immigration/
Newfoundland & Labrador
http://www.nlimmigration.ca/en.aspx
Nova Scotia
http://www.novascotiaimmigration.com
Ontario
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/
Prince Edward Island
http://www.gov.pe.ca/immigration
Quebec
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
Saskatchewan
http://www.aee.gov.sk.ca/immigration
For information on immigration to the Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon, please visit their websites.
Provincial Nominee Program
If you wish to immigrate to one of Canada’s provinces as a provincial nominee, you must first apply to the province where you wish to settle. The province will consider your application based on their immigration needs and your genuine intention to settle there.More information: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/index.asp
IMMIGRATION LAW FIRMS
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Below is a small sample of immigration law firms in Canada. For law firms specific to the region you are settling in, we recommend you use a search engine with the keyword “Canada immigration law firms” and the region.
Abrams & Krochak
The Canadian immigration law firm of Abrams & Krochak has been providing Canadian immigration services and has helped tens of thousands of clients from all parts of the globe to obtain Canada immigration visas since 1996.
Website: http://www.akcanada.com
Campbell Cohen
Campbell Cohen is one of Canada's leading immigration law firms. The firm operates a network of Canadian immigration websites. The Canadavisa website is dedicated to immigration to Canada, and is a comprehensive source of information for emigration to Canada.
Website: http://www.canadavisa.com
Green and Spiegel
Green and Spiegel is one of Canada's oldest immigration law practices.
Website: http://www.gands.com
Greenberg|Turner (G|T)
G|T is a Human Resources Law Firm, provides multi-national corporations, financial institutions and technology-based companies with solutions that cover a broad range of international recruitment, assignment and immigration issues.
Website: http://www.gt-hrlaw.com
Harvey & Associates
Harvey & Associates L.L.P. main goal is to ensure future clientele an acceptance and integration in Canada.
Website: http://www.immigrationfirm.ca
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall is a law firm that specializes in multi-disciplinary depth in the key industry areas of Technology, Life Sciences, Government Relations and Police Law.
Website: http://www.perlaw.ca
CREDENTIAL EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT SERVICES
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If you are interested in getting your educational credentials & qualifications assessed against Canadian education standards, please contact the organizations below.Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
CICIC collects, organizes, and distributes information, and acts as a national clearing house and referral service to support the recognition and portability of Canadian and international educational and occupational qualifications.
Website: http://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada
Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada
The Alliance ensures that individuals have access to fair and credible credential assessment services. Members of the Alliance follow principles of good practice that are consistent with international standards.
Website: http://www.canalliance.org/indexe.stm
Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
IQAS provides an advisory educational assessment service which compares educational qualifications from other countries to provincial educational standards.
Website: http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html
British Columbia
International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)
ICES evaluates formal for-credit educational programs of study for people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbian and Canadian terms.
http://www.bcit.ca/ices/
Manitoba
Academic Credentials Assessment Service-Manitoba (ACAS)
ACAS evaluates the education of people who have been educated outside of Canada and compares it to educational standards in Manitoba.
Website: http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/serviceproviders/work-recognition-acas.html
Québec
Comparative Evaluation Service/ Service des évaluations comparatives d'études
Website: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/education/comparative-evaluation/index.html
Ontario
World Education Services - Canada
WES evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their Canadian equivalents.
Website: http://www.wes.org/ca
For New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut or Yukon: You may contact any of the credential assessment services listed above.
Other Assessment Services/Links
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Academic Credentials Evaluation Service
http://www.yorku.ca/admissio/aces.asp
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
http://www.icascanada.ca/
Comparative Education Service
http://learn.utoronto.ca/ces.htm
Engineers Canada
http://www.ccpe.ca/e/index.cfm
In this section, you will find useful links and resources to assist you with settling in Canada.GOVERNMENT
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Resources
Newcomer’s Introduction Guide to Canada. Find out how to get the help you need and learn all about living in Canada.
Website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/guide/index.asp
Human Resources and Social Development Canada Resources
Information on getting settled in Canada - Career Planning, Financial Benefits, Human Resources Management, Jobs, Labour and Workplace Information, Partnership Initiatives and Funding Programs, Social Insurance Numbers, and Training and Learning
Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
Canada Revenue Agency
This link provides information that applies only for the first tax year that you're a new resident of Canada for tax purposes.
Website: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/nwcmr-eng.html
SETTLEMENT & INTEGRATION - PAN-CANADIAN RESOURCES
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Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) - Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP)
CIIP is an innovative project funded by the Government of Canada to help those immigrating to Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers Program in China, India and the Philippines. While completing final immigration requirements, principal applicants and their partners will be offered advice and guidance to help prepare for employment in Canada.
Website: http://ciip.accc.ca/
Career Bridge
Career Bridge is an internship program for Internationally Qualified Professionals.
Website: http://www.careerbridge.ca
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
CCLB is the centre of expertise in support of the national standards in English and French for describing, measuring and recognizing second language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants for living and working in Canada.
Website: http://www.language.ca
Ethnic & Multicultural Organizations
Below is a list of ethnic and multicultural organizations in Canada from Integration-Net, a communications, information and research tool to support the work of the Canadian settlement community.
Website: http://integration-net.ca/english/link%5Flien/
Immigrant Serving Organizations across Canada
Canada has many organizations that provide services designed for newcomers to Canada. If you are settling in a certain region, these organizations are excellent resources for you. The CIC link below lists a large number of them.
Website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/wel-20e.asp
Language Training - LINC Assessment Centres
The Government of Canada, in cooperation with provincial governments, school boards, community colleges, and immigrant and community organizations, offers free language training across the country for adult permanent residents. Below is a list of Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program Assessment Centres
Website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/wel-11e.asp#1
Multicultural portal - Library and Archives Canada's (LAC)
The gateway offers targeted resources for information service providers who work with diverse communities, as well as entry points for new Canadians, educators, students, and researchers.
Website: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/multicultural
“Newcomers to Canada" DayPlanner
If you are a newcomer to Canada — or if you are considering Canada as your new home — the DayPlanner, and the Newcomers to Canada web site has been designed for you. The goal is to give you quick and easy access to things you need to know as you build your new life here, by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education.
Website: http://www.cfeedayplanner.com
PROVINCE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES
British Columbia Newcomers' Guide to Resources and Services
This guide has information you may need if you have recently arrived in British Columbia, Canada.
Website: http://www.welcomebc.ca/en/service_providers/publications_and_reports/publications/pdf/newcomers_guide_en/index.html
Going to Saskatchewan Portal
Explore the Going to Saskatchewan portal to discover links to services and information that will help you make our province your new home or plan a temporary stay.
Website: http://www.immigration.gov.sk.ca/
Immigrant Toolbox
This website brings together several resources for settling in Manitoba into one central location.
Website: http://www.immigranttoolbox.ca/
Mentoring Partnership
The Mentoring Partnership is an alliance of community agencies in the City of Toronto, Peel Region and York Region, who offer occupation specific mentoring to skilled immigrants.
Website: http://www.TheMentoringPartnership.com
Settlement.org
Information for Newcomers to Ontario
Website: http://www.settlement.org
SkillsInternational.ca
SkillsInternational.ca is committed to full and relevant employment for all of Canada's immigrants. This web-enabled, searchable database of candidate profiles is dedicated exclusively to profiling the skills of immigrant job seekers in Ontario.
Website: http://www.skillsinternational.ca
Taking steps to integrate successfully into Québec
Learning about Québec: Guide for successful integration
Website: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/learning-quebec.html
Training and Educational Resources in BC
Programs for employment skills training, academic upgrading, and professional certification. Includes a list of programs that combine ESL and employment skills training
Website: http://www.iecbc.ca/
Welcome to Alberta - Alberta Learning Information Service
Welcome to Alberta provides basic information about settling in Alberta for adult immigrants.
Website: http://alis.alberta.ca/
ABOUT THE ICT SECTOR
Technology Associations – National
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Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
ICTC strives to create a strong, aware, prepared and better educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. ICTC is a catalyst for change, pushing for innovations that will provide labour market intelligence, life-long professional development and quality education and training for the Canadian ICT industry, educators, governments and the ICT workforce.
Website: http://www.ictc-ctic.ca
Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS)
CIPS is a non-profit professional association for Information Technology (IT) practitioners in Canada.
Website: http://www.cips.ca/
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA)
CWTA represents cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite carriers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services for the industry.
Website: http://www.cwta.ca
CANARIE
CANARIE’s mission is to accelerate Canada’s advanced Internet development and use by facilitating the widespread adoption of faster, more efficient networks and by enabling the next generation of advanced products, applications and services to run on them.
Website: http://www.canarie.ca
CATAAlliance (CATA)
CATAAlliance’s mission is to stimulate “Global Business Growth” through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.
Website: http://www.cata.ca
Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
ITAC’s mission is to identify and lead on issues that affect the ICT industry and to advocate initiatives, which will enable its continued growth and development.
Website: http://www.itac.ca
Technology Associations – Provincial & Regional
Alberta Research Council
Alberta Research Council (ARC) is an applied research and development (R&D) corporation that develops and commercializes technology to grow innovative enterprises.
Website: http://www.arc.ab.ca
Association of Professional Computer Consultants (APCC)
APCC is a not-for-profit association committed to promoting the interest of
independent computer consultants.
Website: http://www.apcconline.com
Business Information Technology Network (BitNet)
BitNet an independent, incorporated Not-for-Profit corporation, serves the Region of Halton including the Cities of Burlington and Hamilton as well as the Town of Oakville, Ontario and surrounding area for the past 13 years.
Website: http://bitnet.ca
British Columbia Technology Industries Association (BCTIA)
BCTIA is a not-for-profit, member-funded organization that represents the technology industry of British Columbia.
Website: http://www.bctia.org
Calgary Council for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
CCAT provides a forum to enhance technology awareness, business development and networking for the advanced technology community.
Website: http://www.ccat.org
Communitech Association Inc.
Communitech is a member-based organization in driving growth and success in Waterloo Region’s technology sector.
Website: http://www.communitech.ca
Digital Media Association of Alberta (“the DMAA”)
The DMAA is devoted to promoting and connecting Alberta's thriving digital media companies.
Website: http://www.digitalalberta.com
Fédération de l'informatique du Québec (FIQ)
The Fédération de l'informatique du Québec offers a range of information about the ICT industry in Québec.
Website: http://www.fiq.qc.ca
ICTAM - Information & Communication Technologies Association of Manitoba
ICTAM is a member-driven association representing the Information and Communication Technology industry in Manitoba.
Website: http://www.ictam.ca
Infoport.ca
Alberta's Portal to the Technology Sector.
Website: http://www.infoport.ca
Innovation and Technology Sector Council (ITSC)
ITSC is a not-for-profit organization, acting as a neutral forum for IT stakeholders including labour, education, business, government and professional groups in Prince Edward Island.
Website: http://www.itsc.ca/
Information Technology Association of Alberta (InfoTech Alberta)
InfoTech Alberta is the emerging voice of the Alberta infotech industry.
Website: http://www.infotechalberta.ab.ca
ITANS - Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia
ITANS is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the growth and development of the information technology Industry in Nova Scotia.
Website: http://www.itans.ns.ca
ITAP - Innovation and Technology Association of Prince Edward Island
A non-profit organization dedicated to growing and developing the Prince Edward Island technology industry.
Website: http://www.itap.ca/
IT London
Industry-led, Information Technology focused, community-wide advisory council with representation from companies and organizations in the IT industry in London, Ontario. Site includes a directory of local businesses.
Website: http://www.infotechlondon.com
New Brunswick Software Process Improvement Network (N.B. SPIN)
N.B. SPIN is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for the free and open exchange of software process improvement experiences and ideas.
Website: http://www.nbspin.org/
New Media BC
40-member association represents the BC companies who create, design, develop, and distribute new technology.
Website: http://www.newmediabc.com
Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Technology Industries (NATI)
NATI is the voice of the technology sector for the Newfoundland and Labrador.
Website: http://www.nati.net
Okanagan Science & Technology Council (OSTEC)
OSTEC promotes the economic and business development of the Okanagan's science and technology sector, fostering human resource development and capacity building and facilitating access to capital.
Website: http://www.ostec.ca/
Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
OCRI is the rallying point for business, education and government to advance Ottawa's globally competitive knowledge-based economy.
Website: http://www.ocri.ca
Ottawa Photonics Cluster
The Ottawa Photonics Cluster is an industry driven association. Its mission is to provide leadership in the Ottawa photonics sector.
Website: http://www.ottawaphotonics.com/
Ottawa Wireless Cluster (OWC)
OWC is a network of independent Ottawa-based businesses participating in the wireless ecosystem. The businesses include wireless applications, services, enabling software and service management and provisioning, research institutes and universities among many others.
Website: http://www.ottawawirelesscluster.com/
Saskatchewan Advanced Technology Association (SATA)
SATA is a non-profit corporation aimed at bringing together small to medium sized Saskatchewan-based technology companies and organizations to develop and enhance the advanced technology sector in the province.
Website: http://www.sata.ca
TECHNOCompétences
TechnoCompétences supports and promotes the development of labour and employment in Québec’s information technology and communications industry in conjunction with industry partners.
Website: http://www.technocompetences.qc.ca
Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre (VIATeC)
VIATeC is a not-for-profit, industry-driven venture, which actively promotes and enhances the development of the advanced technology industry on Vancouver Island.
Website: http://www.viatec.ca
York Technology Association (YTA)
The YTA is a voice for everyone in York Region's tech circle - supporting business developers, innovators, suppliers, and providers.
Website: http://www.yorktech.ca
ICT Specific Resources
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Backbone Magazine
Backbone magazine’s aim is to provide business people with a tangible tool to enhance the way they do business in Canada’s New Economy.
Website: http://www.backbonemag.com
Canada IT.com
CanadaIT.com is a source for the latest Canadian information technology careers, news, events, venture capital and company information.
Website: http://www.canadait.com
Canadian Technology Network (CTN)
CTN links federal and provincial government labs and agencies, universities, community colleges, industry associations, technology centres and economic development agencies. Together these organizations provide innovative Canadian companies with quick and personal access to expertise, advice and information about how to meet technology and related business challenges.
Website: http://ctn-rct.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Industry Canada - What's New in ICT
This site includes the most recent reports published by ICT Branch of Industry Canada. Also included are links to events and industry news related to ICT.
Website: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inict-tic.nsf/en/h_it00003e.html
IT World Canada
IT World Canada is an excellent source of online information for Canadian IT professionals.
Website: http://www.itworldcanada.com/
itmWEB
The itmWEB Site has a vast independent collection of tools, news, features, and resources built for information technology professionals.
Website: http://www.itmweb.com
Labour Market Information (LMI)
ICTC works with Statistics Canada and LMI experts to gather data and create reports on the ICT labour market in Canada. Visit “Labour Market Intelligence” on the site to view data and reports.
Website: http://www.ictc-ctic.ca
Techfiles
Techfiles provides the ability to search for Alberta based technology companies.
Website: http://www.techfiles.gov.ab.ca/
Wired Women
Wired Women fosters a community that encourages women to explore opportunities and build successful careers that allow them to actively participate in the growing technology sector.
Website: http://www.wiredwoman.com
Career & Employment Resources
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All Canadian Jobs
All Canadian Jobs focuses entirely on the Canadian market.
Website: http://www.allcanadianjobs.com
Brainhunter
Brainhunter is dedicated to helping employers and job seekers make best-fit connections.
Website: http://www.brainhunter.com
Canada Job Bank
View Canadian employment opportunities, site offered by Service Canada.
Website: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Canadajobs.com
A source for job search in Canada including "how-to" articles and tips.
Website: http://www.canadajobs.com/
CanuckCareers
CanuckCareers.com is a career portal for Canadian professionals to find new career opportunities and resources to help make their career ideas successfully work on the Internet.
Website: http://www.canuckcareers.com
ICT Company Directories (Industry Canada)
Links to Canadian company directories, distribution channels, supply sources and partnerships related to the ICT sector.
Website: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inict-tic.nsf/en/h_it06169e.html
IT Careers Canada
IT Careers Canada provides you a pertinent and accurate list of Information Technology companies listed alphabetically.
Website: http://www.it-careers.ca
JobFutures
Job Futures is a career tool to help you plan for your future. It provides useful information about occupational groups and describes the work experiences of recent graduates from various programs of study.
Website: http://www.jobfutures.ca
Jobshark
Search for new career opportunities in Canada’s job market.
Website: http://www.jobshark.ca
Monster Jobs
For job seekers, Monster.ca provides a career network that you can rely on for your entire working life.
Website: http://www.monster.ca
Ottawa Job Shop
OttawaJobShop.ca offers many free services and different ways to search to help you find the job you've been looking for in the Ottawa and surrounding area.
Website: http://ottawajobshop.ca
Progress Career Planning Institute
Progress Career Planning Institute is a not for profit organization that enables individuals and organizations to achieve their full workplace potential by providing products and services in career development and cultural intelligence.
Website: http://pcpi.ca
Working.com
As part of the Canada.com network, Working.com is an employment resource for Canada.
Website: http://working.canada.com
Workopolis
Workopolis is one of Canada's leading providers of Internet recruitment and job search solutions.
Website: http://www.workopolis.com