Ontario Bridge Training

Ontario Hospital Association

Phone: 416-205-1382
E-mail: gshaw@oha.com
Website: www.oha.ca
Location: Toronto

This project is working to enhance the effective integration of internationally educated nurses (IENs) into the health care workforce through the creation, implementation and evaluation of a leading practice guide for hospital employers.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Louie DiPalma, Program Manager
Phone: (416) 482-5222 ext. 227
E-mail: louiedipalma@occ.on.ca
Website: http://globalexperienceatwork.ca/
Location: Toronto

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is working with local chapters to develop and implement strategies, tools and resources for employers, in order to improve hiring and retention practices and successfully integrate internationally trained individuals.

Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO)

Phone: (613) 228-6700
E-mail: info@hireimmigrantsottawa.ca
Website: http://www.hireimmigrantsottawa.ca/
Location: Ottawa

Hire Immigrants Ottawa helps employers identify and implement strategies to integrate internationally trained individuals into the workplace more effectively.

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Website: www.algonquincollege.com
E-mail:  diakund@algonquincollege.com
Location: Ottawa

The Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Conference, hosted by Algonquin College in Ottawa, will bring IEPs and employers together through sector-specific workshops, networking sessions and discussions focusing on five sectors: Finance and Accounting; Information Communications Technology (ICT); Business Management-Sales and Marketing; and Human Resources (HR).

IEPs will have the opportunity to network with employers. Employers will share labour market information from their perspective, sector-specific job search strategies, professional development tips and network with IEPs. Employers also have the opportunity to learn about tools for integrating IEPs into their organizations, be oriented to the pool of candidates in their respective sectors and learn tactics for how to remove the recruitment barriers that IEPs face in their respective sectors.

Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

Phone: (519) 749-6033
E-mail: lholley@greaterkwchamber.com
Website: www.greaterkwchamber.com/en/
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo

This program connects internationally trained professionals to opportunities that lead to employment. These opportunities include: internships, networking events, employer seminars and partnerships with local Employment Ontario service providers.

Niagara Workforce Planning Board

Website: www.niagaraworkforceboard.ca
E-mail: dalexander@niagaraworkforceboard.ca
Phone: 905-641-0801
Location: Niagara

This program provides formal mentorship-connector relationships for internationally trained professionals in the Niagara region with an emphasis on opportunities to connect with the Green economy sector.

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)

Website: www.triec.ca
E-mail: triecinfo@triec.ca
Phone: 416-944-1946
Location: Toronto

This program works with local employers to develop an online Employer Campus that will improve the sharing of best practices for recruiting, hiring and retaining internationally trained individuals..

The Employer Campus will be an online repository of existing employer engagement tools. New tools will be developed for the Employer Campus based on an assessment of needs.

Toronto and Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)

Phone: 416-944-1946
E-mail: info@thementoringpartnership.com
Website: http://www.thementoringpartnership.com
Location: Toronto

This program helps build the professional networks and knowledge of the Canadian labour market for internationally trained individuals. By appropriately matching participants with qualified mentors, this program will have a positive impact on employment outcomes for internationally trained individuals looking for jobs in their field. This program also aims to improve employer attitudes around the hiring and retention of internationally trained individuals, by allowing them the opportunity to engage with internationally trained individuals.