The following are links to resources to help new immigrants find work with the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) in Canada and have international credentials assessed.
Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO)
This Government of Canada website provides assessments for professional foreign credentials. The website also provides the Working In Canada tool with step-by-step instructions to learn more about working in Canada and the requirements for different professions.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) - Information you'll need before you arrive, after you arrive, application forms and guides and other related resources.
Welcome BC - Government of British Columbia official website for Immigration information
Human Resources & Social Development Canada (HRSDC) - Information about essential skills, foreign credential recognition, labour market information, working temporarily in Canada, spousal employment, immigrating to Canada, finding employment in Canada, Canadian labour standards, receiving a Social Insurance Number and paying taxes during your employment in Canada.
Working in Canada Guide - Information guide for persons who wish to apply for a work permit from outside Canada. It provides all of the necessary information, instructions and application forms to complete and submit.
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