As employers, you may have a number of questions on how to access the talent of internationally trained professionals and tradespeople. This page will try to answer some of your questions and provide the opportunity to contact people who can answer specific questions in greater detail.

If you are an employer, or a human resources professional, with suggestions for other resources or information to be included on this page, please email aptinfo@mci.gov.on.ca.

How do I recruit internationally trained employees?

• How do I access the talent of internationally trained professionals?
• Why hire internationally trained individuals?

How can I tell if they are qualified for the job?

• How do I assess international academic qualifications?
• What services are available to help people strengthen their language skills?
• If they have no Canadian experience, how do I know they can do the job?

What do I gain from hiring internationally trained individuals?

• Will it cost a lot of money to train people who aren't familiar with the Canadian workplace?

What can I learn from other employers who have hired internationally trained individuals?

Skills For Change: Success stories

Where can I find more information?

Employer resources online: A list of useful links

Downloads: Tools and documents

Useful Contacts: Ministry contacts, our partners and others.

 

The page has been developed with assistance from the Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME).

CFIB works on behalf of more than 100,000 independent business owners in every sector and region in Canada.

For more than 130 years, CME has successfully represented the interests of Canadian business, keeping members on the competitive edge of world-class manufacturing and trade.