Newcomer Resources

Language proficiency:

• Canadian Language Benchmarks: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/pub/language-benchmarks.pdf
• Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks: https://www.language.ca/home/
• Canadian Language Benchmarks-Online Self-Assessment: https://www.clb-osa.ca/home

International equivalencies:

• Alberta International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS): https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• Canadian Information Center for International Credentials: https://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada

Interviewing:

• Conducting Culturally Sensitive Interviews:
  • https://iecbc.ca/how-to-conduct-culturally-savvy-interviews/
  • https://iecbc.ca/files/Tip%20Sheet%203.pdf

Hiring:

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC):
• https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/pub/employer-roadmap-en.pdf
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-permanent-foreign.html
• Conference Board of Canada:
• https://www.signal49.ca/product/immigrant-friendly-businesses-effective-practices-for-attracting-integrating-and-retaining-immigrants-in-canadian-workplaces/
• Food Processing Skills Canada:
• https://fpsc-ctac.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Cultural_Diversity_FPSC_Eng.pdf
• Consultants: https://www.immigrationcare.ca/