For more than 20 years, ICTC's Immigration programs have been committed to helping information and communications technology (ICT) professionals from around the world transition to Canada's digital economy.
We are an online career community connecting internationally educated and experienced jobseekers and Canadian employers, highlighting various regions across Canada.
If you:
and
have an education and experience in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) field,
we invite you to register with us today!
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Ready to connect with ICT employers and grow your network in Canada? Register now to gain access to the Global Onboarding of Talent Career Community today!
“I really appreciate these events being conducted by ICTC. Please keep it up; you have many blessings from nervous newcomers like me, who are wondering if they'll be able to reach out to recruiters soon or not. Your platform brings BIG brands to a common table where newcomers get an opportunity showcase their skillset to the appropriate employers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the opportunity to interact with the employers. I truly appreciate it and I'm sure every participant would too!”
“ICTC's work was absolutely impeccable in terms of event planning and execution. Also, excellent tips were given during the preparation session. Thank you for everything. No complaints at all about that."
Facilitated by Mose Malcolm, ICTC’s Employment and Coaching Coordinator, this is the first of a 4-part series for developing AIM-Agile Industry Mindset, a leadership development course. The AIM program is meant to be taken as a whole-that is you should attend all four sessions to get the most benefit. The sessions will be offered every month for those who cannot attend sequentially, and a certificate will be awarded to those individuals who have successfully completed all four sessions.
Session 1 focuses on group dynamics and the power of active listening. Learn the different phases of establishing a group, tips for collaborative thinking, and techniques to help better understand others.
Real-World Application: Active listening strengthens workplace relationships, improves client communication, and reduces conflict. In feedback conversations, it supports thoughtful, solution-focused responses.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Mose is a dedicated AIM Facilitator, who has helped 300+ clients solidify permanent employment opportunities in Canada over the last 4 years. Overall, he has a strong connection and passion for working with and around people!
Please note: This session is for Work Ready registered clients only.
The Sector Spotlight is your opportunity to do a deep dive into an employer’s business model, learning about different IT sectors in Canada.
The Spotlight will feature Victor Yan, Founder of VYINGS, a Calgary-based startup focused on fractional IT leadership and cybersecurity services for SMBs. If you have a passion for innovation and SMB support, this session is for you. Let’s GO!
Want to ace your next interview in Canada’s ICT sector? Join Mose Malcolm, Employment and Coaching Coordinator, for an interactive session where you'll learn how to prepare for interviews, tackle tough questions with confidence, showcase your skills, and practice with mock interviews.
Are you pre-arrival to Canada and want to learn more about the Canadian ICT sector and the professions in high demand in Canada? Please join Precious Cruz, Overseas Coordinator with GO Talent, as she discusses current Canadian employment trends.
Precious works with clients who are pre-arrival Canada, by improving their job readiness in the Canadian digital economy.
You must pre-register for this session: https://fs26.formsite.com/j2tzxN/LMI/index
Join ICTC Program Coordinator Pamela Umutoniwase to learn how to effectively navigate LinkedIn, access valuable resources, and build confidence in your career path. Bilingual in French and English, Pamela creates welcoming and informative sessions that make professional development more accessible to all.
If you have been wondering what exactly the mentor coaching with Work Ready is all about, please join is us for this informative and interactive session!
Facilitated by Mose Malcolm, ICTC’s Employment and Coaching Coordinator, this is the second of a 4-part series for developing AIM-Agile Industry Mindset, a leadership development course. The AIM program is meant to be taken as a whole-that is you should attend all four sessions to get the most benefit. The sessions will be offered every month for those who cannot attend sequentially, and a certificate will be awarded to those individuals who have successfully completed all four sessions.
Session 2 focuses on mastering the skill of asking the right questions to gather information, solve problems, and encourage critical thinking. The ability to ask the right questions is your gateway to deeper insights and impactful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Effective questioning is key to strong communication - it deepens understanding, sparks reflection, and drives action. It improves coaching, conflict resolution, and collaboration by uncovering root causes and supporting inclusive, informed decisions.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Mose is a dedicated AIM Facilitator, who has helped 300+ clients solidify permanent employment opportunities in Canada over the last 4 years. Overall, he has a strong connection and passion for working with and around people!
Join Mose Malcolm, ICTC’s Employment and Coaching Coordinator, as he will be going over the different types/styles of Resumes (Chronological, Functional and Hybrid) the length of your resume, tailoring your resume to the specific job you are applying to and ensuring it is ready for Canadian Labour Market standards so that you can be successful on your job search in Canada.
This session focuses on helping participants build self-confidence during the job search process, particularly for individuals navigating the challenges of being new to Canada. The session emphasizes self-awareness, positive self-talk, and goal setting as practical tools for building confidence in professional communication, networking, and relationship-building.
Participants explore common sources of self-doubt experienced during job searching, such as uncertainty around workplace culture, communication styles, and professional expectations—and learn strategies to strengthen their internal narrative. Through practical, workplace-relevant examples, participants build confidence in interviews, networking conversations, and articulating their skills and experience in a new labour market. The session also highlights the importance of recognizing progress and small wins as a way to reinforce confidence over time.
Our facilitator is Susan Power, the Founder and CEO of PowerUp Leadership, a boutique leadership coaching advisory company in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company vision is to create inspiring workplaces. Over Susan’s 20-year career, she has supported many leaders to successfully transition from technical leader to effectively lead and inspire a team towards high performance.
Susan built her consulting skills working at various firms in Toronto including time at Accenture. She founded Higher Talent, a consulting business in Newfoundland and Labrador, and sold it in 2016, to join JD Irving Ltd. as the Executive HR Director, before returning to entrepreneurship.
As a newcomer to Canada, starting a new job can feel overwhelming – especially while adjusting to a new country, culture, and labour market. Alongside feelings of uncertainty, you may also experience relief, hope, joy, and anxiety all at once. Recognizing the significant change you’ve experienced, and the added complexity of building a career in Canada, can help you manage this transition.
Pauline Greenidge, of Gilker McCrae, will facilitate this session, to strengthen professional presence, confidence, and employability. Participants will learn how to manage reactions and stay grounded when things feel unsettled, while effectively communicating the value of their international experience. The session emphasizes credibility, professionalism, and perspective, helping participants make a strong and positive impression throughout their job search.
Gilker McRae Ltd. specializes in career management, executive/leadership coaching and human resource consulting. It is a partner in VF Career Management, a national, full service, Canadian-owned, career transition firm.
Facilitated by Mose Malcolm, ICTC’s Employment and Coaching Coordinator, this is the third of a 4-part series for developing AIM-Agile Industry Mindset, a leadership development course. The AIM program is meant to be taken as a whole-that is you should attend all four sessions to get the most benefit. The sessions will be offered every month for those who cannot attend sequentially, and a certificate will be awarded to those individuals who have successfully completed all four sessions.
Session 3 will explore the connection between emotions and feedback in this insightful session. Learn how to give and receive feedback constructively, while recognizing and managing your own feelings.
Real-World Application:
✓ Foster respectful dialogue that encourages openness and understanding.
✓ Build trust by focusing on strengths and solutions rather than blame.
✓ Promote continuous improvement through timely, specific and helpful feedback.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Mose is a dedicated AIM Facilitator, who has helped 300+ clients solidify permanent employment opportunities in Canada over the last 4 years. Overall, he has a strong connection and passion for working with and around people!
Join Chinaza Imala, MBA, AI Adoption Consultant & Trainer at nazAi Edge and Strategy Consultant, for an interactive session where you’ll learn to transform AI overwhelm into career acceleration. Drawing from real-world experience helping professionals across industries, he’ll share proven frameworks to build sustainable learning habits that keep you relevant without burnout.
Chinaza's global perspective—spanning Africa, Europe, and North America—fuels practical sessions blending frameworks, cases, and tools. With engineering roots, an MBA in operations and supply chain, and deep experience in business intelligence and digital strategy, he guides professionals and organizations through cautious AI adoption and data driven growth in a rapidly shifting world of work.
This hands-on workshop, facilitated by Charla Suprovich of Gilker McRae, is designed to help participants feel confident and prepared for any interview scenario. We will cover what to expect, how to prepare effectively, and strategies for handling challenging questions with ease.
Key topics include:
• Interview types: including phone screens, virtual interviews, AI-driven interviews, and face-to-face interviews.
• Researching companies and roles to make a strong impression.
• Preparing thoughtful responses to common and complex questions.
• Developing your own questions to ensure the role is the right fit for you.
• How to set yourself apart and go the extra mile to leave a lasting impression.
Gilker McRae Ltd. specializes in career management, executive/leadership coaching and human resource consulting. It is a partner in VF Career Management, a national, full service, Canadian-owned, career transition firm.
Are you pre-arrival to Canada and want to learn more about the Canadian ICT sector and the professions in high demand in Canada? Please join Sheetal Sharma, Overseas Coordinator with GO Talent, as she discusses current Canadian employment trends.
Sheetal works with clients who are pre-arrival Canada, by improving their job readiness in the Canadian digital economy.
This session will cover the basics of writing an effective cover letter. You’ll learn what a cover letter is, what content to include, what to avoid, and how to structure it for impact. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your current letter, this session will give you the tools to create a strong and targeted cover letter for the Canadian job market.
Joignez-vous à Pamela Umutoniwase, coordonnatrice du programme du CTIC, pour découvrir comment naviguer efficacement sur LinkedIn, accéder à des ressources précieuses et renforcer la confiance dans votre parcours professionnel. Bilingue en français et en anglais, Pamela crée des séances accueillantes et instructives qui rendent le perfectionnement professionnel plus accessible à tous.
Facilitated by Mose Malcolm, ICTC’s Employment and Coaching Coordinator, this is the fourth of a 4-part series for developing AIM-Agile Industry Mindset, a leadership development course. The AIM program is meant to be taken as a whole-that is you should attend all four sessions to get the most benefit. The sessions will be offered every month for those who cannot attend sequentially, and a certificate will be awarded to those individuals who have successfully completed all four sessions.
Session 4 will see participants exploring the natural human tendency to make assumptions, tracking their evolutionary roots, and understanding their impact on professional decision making. Learn practical strategies to recognize, challenge and reframe cognitive patterns.
Real-World Application: In teams, unchecked assumptions can block collaboration and innovation. Challenging them leads to better communication, stronger relationships, and more inclusive environments.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Mose is a dedicated Aim Facilitator, who has helped 300+ clients solidify permanent employment opportunities in Canada over the last 4 years. Overall, he has a strong connection and passion for working with and around people!
If you are interested in the tech industry in Saskatchewan, please join us for this interactive session, facilitated by Andrew Wahba, Executive Director of Tech Career Bridge. Covering both Regina and Saskatoon, get ready to engage in discussions, gain valuable insights and expand your network in Saskatchewan’s tech community!
Join Chinaza Imala, MBA, Strategy Consultant and AI Adoption Trainer & Consultant at nazAi Edge, for an interactive session where you’ll discover how gender diversity drives superior business performance through enhanced innovation, better decision-making, and stronger financial performance. Drawing from research and real-world cases, learn actionable steps to embed inclusion as a strategic advantage while boosting retention and reputation.
Chinaza's global perspective—spanning Africa, Europe, and North America—fuels practical sessions blending frameworks, cases, and tools. With engineering roots, an MBA in operations and supply chain, and deep experience in business intelligence and digital strategy, he guides professionals and organizations through cautious AI adoption and data driven growth in a rapidly shifting world of work.
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The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada's digital advantage in the global economy.
For over 30 years, and with a team of 100 experts, we have delivered forward-looking research, practical policy advice, and capacity building solutions for individuals and businesses. Our goal is to ensure that technology is utilized to drive economic growth and innovation, and that Canada's workforce remains competitive on a global scale.
ICTC’s Immigration programs consist of two projects funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada: GO Talent and our new Work Ready.
ICTC’s GO Talent connects Canadian employers with internationally educated and trained Information & Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, who have their Permanent Residency already approved and are pre-arrival to Canada.
ICTC’s Work Ready also connects Canadian employers with internationally educated and trained Information & Communications Technology (ICT) professionals who are newcomers to Canada and have been living here for 5 years or less.
