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International educational assessment services in Canada

Even though you have many years of experience, you do not have the right to practice your trade or profession in Canada. Under most conditions, you have to have your credentials evaluated to see if more education, training or Canadian work experience is needed.

You may wish to get your credentials assessed before leaving for Canada. You can consult some related organizations to get them done.

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials Web site: http://www.cicic.ca  has information on academic and vocational credentials, listing nearly 200 professions and trades, in alphabetical order: [Link]. When you click on your profession or trade, you’ll find a link to the address and telephone number of the professional or trade association, the addresses and telephone numbers of provincial evaluation services and regulatory agencies, and labor market information. Moreover, you will be able to learn whether your profession or trade is regulated or not.

Provincial credential assessment services

Provincial assessment services evaluate academic credentials for an expense. The assessment will give you a vivid picture of how your education compares with educational standards in the province in which you’re going to live. You can give your assessment to any employer when looking for a job in Canada. It may be beneficial to you in your job hunting.