Career Transitions for International Health Professionals Info session

Learn how the Career Transitions Program can help you find work in the Canadian health care industry or transition to a new field. (Please note: You must be a resident of Ontario to participate)

Career Transitions is an Ontario Bridge Training Program that is a sector specific Bridging program funded by the Government of Ontario. The program is delivered as a partnership between Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) and World Skills Employment Centre and is designed for international health professionals like yourself to improve your employability in the Canadian Health Care sector and guide your career plan.

Overview of the topics covered in the workshop

1. Extensive knowledge of the Canadian health system

2. Knowledge to navigate the licensing system

3. Identifying your transferable skills

4. One-on-one assistance to put together a good resume, LinkedIn profile, and guidance with writing a cover letter that is specific to health sector

5. Expansion of your network with professionals in your field

6. One-on-one support to develop an action plan that supports your goals

Program Benefits

• Extensive knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and the Canadian labour market

• Learn how to market your skills to Canadian employers

• Expansion of your network in the health care sector

• In-depth training for successful job applications

• interviews and retention

• Understanding the Canadian workplace structure

• One-on-one support to build a detailed action plan

• Receive weekly job postings and job alerts

How it works

• 11 workshops over three weeks

• Receive a 200-page workbook packed with information

• Facilitated by a seasoned employer with decades of experience in the Canadian healthcare sector

Post Workshop

We will be available to assist with mock interviews for jobs/fellowships/residency. We will also share weekly job/internship/volunteer opportunities in unregulated health sector and other general employment counselling needs.

Where: Zoom (Link will be provided by e-mail)

Contact: Ana at ana.lopez@cciottawa.ca