Working in your occupation in Alberta, Canada

Immigrants bring knowledge, skills and work experience to Alberta that help address the province's labour market needs. It's important for newcomers to the province to be able to work in the occupation they have trained in.

It's also important to ensure education, training and work experience earned outside of Canada meet the standards required to work in those occupations in Alberta.

The information contained in this section of the website will help you understand the process for having your international qualifications assessed and recognized so you are able to work in your occupation in Alberta.

• Getting started will help you find out if your occupation is regulated by a professional organization and what steps you must take to legally work in that occupation in Alberta.

• Assessment and accreditation contains links to information and government resources for having your qualifications assessed and getting accredited to work in certain occupations.

• Research your occupation connects you with an online tool you can use to research job descriptions, employment facts, and labour market information facts by city, town or region of Alberta.

• Definitions provide a list of words related to qualification recognition and their meanings.

Date Updated: Jun 23, 2009
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