Skilled newcomers access jobs in the healthcare sector
Mar. 25, 2021
Global Korean Post
The pandemic has resulted in worker shortages across many industries, including in the health sector.
However, internationally educated health professionals too often face challenges in getting their credentials recognized in Canada in order to access quality jobs in healthcare.
To prioritize getting skilled newcomers into the job markets where they are needed most, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will help them put their education and skills to work sooner.
The Foreign Credential Recognition Program funds provinces and territories, regulatory authorities and organizations to increase efficiency and timeliness of foreign credential recognition processes as well as to provide loans and employment supports (e.g., work placements, mentoring) to help skilled newcomers work in their field of expertise.
The Foreign Credential Recognition Program supports the labour market integration of skilled newcomers by:
- simplifying and harmonizing national credential recognition processes
- providing loans and support services to help with the foreign credential recognition processes, and
- helping skilled newcomers gain their first Canadian work experience in their profession or field of study
The Foreign Credential Recognition Program also supports joint initiatives among provinces and territories and other partners to improve the mobility of Canadian workers in regulated occupations as they seek jobs across Canada.
