Edmonton, Alberta settlers Join here

[ItsBeenLongNow]

Dear Friends,

By Grace of The God yesterday I had received Passports back with PR Visa and COPR.
What a special moment when i were receiving from courier man.

I will be landing in Edmonton between September-October for settlement.
Your help will be required to make this transition smooth & swift.

Thanks

Congratulations Zee One!

 

[ItsBeenLongNow]

Ramada Mubarak to all our Edmonton fellas!

 

[sonea]

ACCOUNTANTS’ BRIDGING PROGRAM

This 11-month program is to facilitate the professional accreditation and labour market access of internationally-educated accountants through training which meets local business demand by developing participants’ English language proficiency and assisting in their adapting and improving of previously learned skills to Canadian standards.

The program begins every year in September.

1. Partnership:
The Program is a partnership between the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). Each partner contributes as follows:
- EMCN provides the English language training, First Aid training, Simply Accounting training and labour market/job search strategy training and supported job search;
- NAIT provides the fast-track accounting training for this specialized accelerated accounting program.

2. Eligibility Requirements:
To participate in the Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
 graduate of a degree program from an international institution with significant study and experience in the accounting field;
 unemployed or recipient of EI or SFI;
 Landed immigrant or Canadian Citizen;
 have the appropriate level of English Language proficiency as measured by the CLBA (minimum 6 in each category);
 highly motivated to work in the field of accounting;
 committed to complete the 11-month program;
 meet the selection process requirements including providing required documentation, passing the CLBA and Accounting Tests’ minimal requirements as well as attending the interview with the program partners;
 and meet the requirements for financial support or pay for yourself.

3. Selection Process:
1) Write an Accounting Assessment Test;
2) Complete the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR);
3) Submit the following documents with the PLAR:
P University degrees and transcripts
P Course description
P Resume
P IQAS (International Qualification Assessment Service)
P CLBA Score (Arrange for a test at Catholic Social Services @ 780-424-3545)
P Immigration status document - PR card/Citizenship card and landing paper
P SIN card and Alberta Health Care card
4) Interview
Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview. Representatives from NAIT, CMA and EMCN will be on the Interview Panel. Objectives:
 Identify applicant’s field of expertise, experience and skills more specifically
 Address issues related to the Accounting Assessment Test and the backup documentation

5) Program Cost and Funding
Program Cost:
 Tuition: $11,900
 Book Fee: $2,500

Funding Application:
 Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify through AHRE Skills Development Programs / Students’ Finance
 You may pay for yourself or take out a personal loan through Immigrant Access Fund (IAF)

4. Program Training Components

At EMCN (Sept. to Dec.)
BCA 160 Business Communications for Accountants
BCA 120 Computerized Information Systems

At NAIT (Jan. to Jun.)
AAC 100 + 105 (110) Introductory Financial Accounting I & II
AAC 115 Business Math
AAC 141 Microeconomics
AAC 200 Intermediate Accounting I
AAC 241 Management Accounting
AAC 142 Macroeconomics
AAC 300 Intermediate Accounting II
AAC 310 Income Taxation
AAC 220 Business Law
AAC 350 Accounting Software

At EMCN (Jul. to Aug.)
ERC Employment Readiness Class
SJS Supported Job Search

5. Outcomes:
On completion of the program, participants will:
• have increased / refreshed their knowledge in accounting;
• be more aware of Canadian standards, laws, workplace norms and expectations
• communicate more effectively in the English language
• have increased their computer skills including MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Simply Accounting
• have increased their awareness of Canadian labour market trends and their ability to conduct a successful job search
• qualify for Student Membership in CGA
• have acquired Certification from a Canadian educational institution with 13 of 20 courses towards NAIT’s Accelerated Accounting Diploma
• and have increased employment prospects in Canada.

Our goal is to have 75% of the participants employed in the field of accounting within six months after the program’s completion.

Caution!

 This is a competitive process; applying for the program doesn’t mean you will be automatically selected.
 If your English is considerably low, you may consider taking English classes and strive to improve your communication and comprehension skills, then apply again next year. Your success in finding relevant and rewarding employment depends first and foremost on how well you master the English language!

To be considered for the Accountants’ Bridging Program, please contact:

Qing Cai
Coordinator, Finance Programs
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Phone: 780-945-2288
Email: qcai@emcn.ab.ca

 

[sonea]

Canadian Network of National Associations of Regulators: www.cnnar.ca
Directions for Immigrant in Trades and Professional Careers:
http://www.directionsforimmigrants.ca/profile/show/id/115

To learn more about Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta: http://alis.alberta.ca/certinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?format=html&aspAction=GetCERTHomePage&Page=CERTHome

Credentials:
Work in Your Profession: www.credentials.gc.ca
Information about International Credentials: www.cicic.ca
Foreign credential recognition: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/credential_recognition/index.shtml
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ws/programs/fcr/overview.shtml
Alberta – International Qualification Assessment Service (ICAS): http://employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/4512.html

Skills:

Essential Skills: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/LES/definitions/definitions.shtml
Essential Skills Profiles: http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/english/all_profiles.aspx
Business Employment and Training BETS (Calgary): www.ccis-calgary.ab.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=47
Education and Training: www.albertacanada.com/immigration/working/education.html
Employment services for immigrants: http://employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/151.html
Bridging Programs: www.accc.ca, www.aucc.ca
Career Bridge (Career Edge) – paid internships: https://www.careeredge.ca/en/home

Language/communication:
English Language Training options: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/linc.shtml (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Canadian Language Benchmark(CLB): www.language.ca
Canadian Language Benchmark On-line Self-Assessment: www.language.ca/display_page.asp?page_id=937
English Language Training options: http://employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/160.html

Experience:
Getting Canadian Experience: www.workingincanada.gc.ca/guide_pdf/eng/section11_eng.pdf
Canadian experience: www.cnmag.ca/issue-2/393-top-10-ways-to-get-canadian-experience
Canadian experience through volunteering: www.volunteer.ca and www.charityvillage.ca

Job search strategies:

Job Search Tips: www.credentials.gc.ca/immigrants/jobs.asp
Profiles skills of immigrant job seekers: www.skillsinternational.ca/
Salary Comparisons: http://workingcanada.salary.com/
Canada’s Top Employers: http://www.canadastop100.com/national/
Looking for Work:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/index.asp
Working Canadian style www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001129
Preparing for the job search process: www.albertacanada.com/immigration/working/jobs-search.html
Employment services for immigrants: http://employment.alberta.ca/Immigration/151.html


Resume:

How to write a Canadian resume: www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx and www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=FIND_RES&faq_id=4001064 and www.cvtips.com
Resume checklist: http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=120
Resume Samples: www.aroj.com/

Interviews :

Interview Preparation: www.workingincanada.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?lang=eng&cid=208&lang=en
Typical Interview Questions: www.workopolis.com/work.aspx?action=Transfer&View=Content/Common/ResourceCentre/career911/interviewing/InterviewIntroView&lang=EN

Self-employment:

Information for self-employed individuals starting a business:
www.canadabusiness.ca/eng
Alberta Venture: http://albertaventure.com
Small Business Grants: www.grants-loans.org/alberta-loans.php
Business advice and resources: www.albertacanada.com/immigration/working/self-employment.html
Business Registration
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/startup/a/regalberta.htm
Business in Alberta: www.programs.alberta.ca/Business/IndexB.aspx?N=772

Settlement And Integration:
Key documents:
Government of Canada; checklist on what to do and what to bring before arriving to Canada: www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-checklist.asp

Proof of funds: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp
Living and Working in Alberta:
www.albertacanada.com/immigration/living.html

Health Care:
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan: www.health.alberta.ca/AHCIP/health-care-insurance-plan.html
Find a Doctor in Alberta: www.cpsa.ab.ca/Homepage.aspx

Housing:

Finding a place to live in Alberta: www.albertacanada.com/immigration/living/home.html
Newcomer’s Guide to Canadian Housing: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/buho/upload/TheNewcomersGuide_E.pdf
Apartment Rentals: http://alberta.kijiji.ca/

Finance :

RBC: www.rbc.com/canada/before-you-move/landed-immigrants.html
Scotia Bank: www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID12961_LIDen,00.html
TD Canada Trust: www.tdcanadatrust.com/newtocanada/index.html
BMO: www.bmo.com/home/personal/banking/everyday/newcomers-to-canada?nav=left
CIBC: www.cibc.com/ca/newcomers/
Financial support; loans and bursaries:
www.maytree.com/grants/immigrant-employment-loan-program
www.rbcroyalbank.com/products/personalloans/rc/_for_students_pro.html
www.tcu.gov.on/eng/adultlearning/faqs.html

School:

What You Need to Know about Education: www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/wel-14e.asp
School checklist: http://relocatecanada.com/pdfdocuments/schoolchecklist.pdf

Driving:

Alberta: www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/Drivers_Licence.cfm

 

[Yorker13]

thanks sonea for all yr effort and wonderful links....

I wonder if u came across bridge programs for electrical engineers in alberta.

regards

 

[sonea]

thanks sonea for all yr effort and wonderful links....

I wonder if u came across bridge programs for electrical engineers in alberta.

regards

No I didn't this is from the CIIP session which they prepared according to my husbands occupation .. You can contact them for your field once you finalise everything

 

[Umair]

thanks sonea for all yr effort and wonderful links....

I wonder if u came across bridge programs for electrical engineers in alberta.

regards

There is one good program for electrical engineers run by Calgary catholic immigration services their web address is :

http://www.ogtp.ca/training-programs

This is good training program and job is 100% guaranteed.

Best of luck

 

[phdmaker]

There is one good program for electrical engineers run by Calgary catholic immigration services their web address is :

http://www.ogtp.ca/training-programs

This is good training program and job is 100% guaranteed.

Best of luck

Any such initiatives for chemist/chemical engineers?

Thanks.

 

[Umair]

Any such initiatives for chemist/chemical engineers?

Thanks.

same as oil and gas is good can be, try it.

 

[fuad1980]

Thanks Sonea for the useful informations.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Regards,
Fuad

 

[sonea]

Thanks Sonea for the useful informations.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Regards,
Fuad

you are welcome and Ramadan Mubarak to you too

 

[mayankpandya]

Any Co-op for Sales or marketing proff. in edmonton ?

 

[Umair]

Any Co-op for Sales or marketing proff. in edmonton ?

There is a program for just a cashier/sales man at bredin institute in Edmonton which is good to get shopping mall, store
job

 

[mayankpandya]

thanks for your post..please post more details on prog or Bredin inst. if possible.

There is a program for just a cashier/sales man at bredin institute in Edmonton which is good to get shopping mall, store
job

 

[Umair]

thanks for your post..please post more details on prog or Bredin inst. if possible.

Here it go!!!!!!!!


http://www.bredin.ca/Default.aspx