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Canada Seeks Skilled Health and Social Service Professionals
Canada says it is looking for skilled workers in health care and social services.
Some of the jobs mentioned are nurse practitioner, dentist, pharmacist, psychologist, and social worker.
The government says these workers can help support the country's workforce and provide important services.
It also lists other areas where it needs skilled workers, such as science and technology, skilled trades, and education.
People interested in moving to Canada can search for employers hiring international workers.
They can also use government tools to explore immigration programmes.
Workers can check whether their job is regulated where they hope to live.
The government also offers information and services to help newcomers settle in Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says the country is seeking skilled health care and social service professionals.
Highlighted professions include nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, and social workers.
The initiative is intended to complement Canada's workforce and help provide essential services.
Canada identifies health care, STEM, skilled trades, defence and cybersecurity, critical minerals, and education as industries needing skilled workers.
Government resources help candidates find jobs, explore immigration programmes, check credential recognition, and prepare to settle.
- Who
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and skilled health care and social service professionals.
- What
- Canada is inviting eligible professionals to explore immigration opportunities.
- Where
- Canada.
- When
- The article does not specify when the announcement was made.
- Why
- To complement Canada's workforce and help provide essential services.
Key facts
- Announcing department
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Highlighted professions
- Nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, and social workers
- Other identified industries
- STEM, skilled trades, defence and cybersecurity, critical minerals, and education
- Purpose
- Complement the workforce and help provide essential services
- Job-search support
- Candidates can search for employers recruiting international workers
- Credential guidance
- Professionals can check whether their occupation is regulated and learn about recognition of education and work experience
- Francophone newcomer services
- Dedicated support is available for French-speaking newcomers settling outside Quebec
Quotes
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canadian federal department responsible for immigration, refugees and citizenship.
“If you have the training, credentials, and experience in health care and social services we're looking for, explore our immigration pathways and build your future in Canada.”
NDTV
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