APEGBC Pilot Project - Findings of a 2002-3 test project involving 20 internationally trained engineers accepted for special training in Canada. (Please note that the Pilot Project is over. This was a one-time-only research project. It will not be repeated.)

BC Hydro Engineer-in-Training program - BC Hydro accepts some engineers who are eligible for APEGBC registration, for supervised work experience as Engineers in Training.

BC Skills Connect training programs designed to help internationally trained professionals and trades people to find employment in the fields of construction, energy, transportation, hospitality and tourism.

Canadian Pharmacy Practice Programme

UBC is running this 12-week program twice a year to enable internationally trained pharmacists to achieve the competencies required for practice in Canada. Read details of the Canadian requirements for qualification as a pharmacist.

Career Development Opportunity for Internationally educated RNs: Post-Licensure Project For further details please see the poster

Diverse City Community Resources Society - Host Program: Get matched with a “host” volunteer, someone who lives in your community and can help you learn about the local community services and resources.

engineering Qualifications Recognition model provides a process for the development of programs to assist international engineering graduates (IEGs) in obtaining licensure as professional engineers in Canada.

The Immigrant Skilled Trades Employment Program (ISTEP) - is a pilot project to help landed immigrants build careers in British Columbia's construction industry and provide employers with skilled trades' workers.

Langara College Dietitian training. Looking to work again as a dietitian? Check out the Langara College dietetic programs that are geared towards foreign-trained dietiticans who need upgrading experience to qualify to practice in Canada. GNS internship(a full dietetic internship) and DCEP(for individuals only needing upgrading)
P.ENG - The licence to engineer

Skills Connect at Douglas College.

Working Solutions for Skilled Immigrants assists foreign trained professionals and trades people to launch their careers in Canada. Program participants work 1-to-1 with a career consultant to qualify for work in their field and land a professional job. They are also supported by an advisory board of industry professionals. The program is part of BC Skills Connect, a three year pilot initiative managed by the Ministry of Economic Development. If interested call (604) 777-6099, visit douglascollege.ca/training-group or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Vancouver Community College Technology & Trades programs - many of these programs include special training in English.

Vitesse (Re-Skilling) Canada Inc. offers re-training for engineers and others to work in the high-tech industry. Its 12-month "re-skilling" program involves co-op job placements and mentors, in partnership with the Okanagan University College (Kelowna), the National Research Council and local technology companies.

UBC Faculty of Medicine - Information for International Medical Graduates

Volunteer with MOSAIC's Workplace Connections Program - we offer many programs and services including a number of employment services.