Alberta Up Close
A video commentary on the Province of Alberta and all that it offers.
Service Canada Centre
Lethbridge Office
200 5 Avenue South
t: 1.800.622.6232
Provides access to a wide range of Government of Canada informational and transactional programs and services that are very helpful to considering and undertaking a move to the Region.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Describes basic information about Canada, what you can expect in terms of moving to and living in Canada, the legal process of immigration to Canada, and pursuing post-secondary education in Canada. The website offers entry requirements tools to help make a fit between your situation and Canada's various entry categories. Numerous publications provide a variety of resources, including how to look for a job, how taxation works, and what steps you should take pre- and post-arrival.
Alberta Employment and Immigration
Information on types of immigration, and details a decision-making process:
The website also has a comprehensive description of how to obtain work in Alberta, and elements of living (from childcare to healthcare) in Alberta critical to a newcomer (migrant or immigrant).
Alberta Learning Information Service
Contains a wide variety of information from occupational profiles to electronic student loan applications to Jobs Alberta-Canada links.
Other Links
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Service Alberta
WorkPermit.com
Foreign Credentials Referral Office
In 2007, the federal government launched the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) to help individuals who plan to work in Canada to get their credentials assessed more quickly. The FCRO provides in-person and telephone services through 320 outlets across the country as well as online.
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
this agency provides information on an array of occupations and maintains a list of key agencies belonging to the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada.
Directions for Immigrants
Directions for Immigrants is a no cost career service and resource centre that assists internationally educated and experienced professionals establish their careers in Alberta. Professionals from all over the world, come to Directions for Immigrants to learn about the accreditation process for their profession and how to find work in Alberta.
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) – Alberta
World Education Service
Apprenticeship and Industry Training
