Training & Licensing
Training & Licensing
When reestablishing your career in Canada, it is essential to recognize that certain unregulated positions—like those in business development, sales, and hospitality/tourism—share similar responsibilities with roles in other countries. This suggests you might secure a suitable job quickly, often without extensive retraining. However, it is still crucial to understand Canadian workplace culture, laws, and regulations before applying. Additionally, some unregulated jobs may still necessitate considerable extra training.
The 3-steps approach
The systems and requirements in Canada may differ from those in your home country. To embark on a successful career journey, it is important to recognize these differences and bridge the gaps by developing a solid action plan. We recommend this: Skills Assessment Skills Gap Analysis Action Plan.
Skills Assessment
Skills assessment starts with inquiry and research. Take some time to better understand your profession, field, and job responsibilities in Canada. Conduct online research to find statistics, surveys, and interviews with professionals in your area. You can also gather information from news articles, textbooks, and websites. If possible, reach out to local professionals to validate your findings and gain deeper insights into the field. Creating a clear profile of your occupation in your province is essential for successful integration and career advancement. You may find that your profession is more or less regulated in Canada compared to other countries.
Various methods can be used to assess an individual’s skill set, including in-person or online interviews, simulations, tests, questionnaires, or observations.
Skills Gap Analysis
Skills gap refers to the mismatch between the skills a person has and those required for working and future progress.
It represents the skills that an individual lacks. This gap occurs when the existing skills do not align with what is needed to stay competitive. This can result from changes in products and services or broader workplace developments that necessitate company growth/evolution.
Action Plan
To effectively plan your return to your field in Canada, outline a clear list of steps. If the process takes longer than six months, consider using a project management tool like a Gantt chart in Excel to keep yourself organized. You don’t have to go through this alone. At Emploivista, we offer specialized programs to assist you in this journey. Additionally, there are loan programs and other financial support options available for newcomers to help manage the costs associated with retraining or relicensing.
Taking a proactive approach will greatly facilitate your successful transition into your profession in Canada.
