Healthcare Connections

Bridging and Sector Specific Programs

Healthcare Connections supports internationally educated healthcare professionals in securing non-licensed employment in the broader healthcare sector. Participants learn a range of sector-specific job seeking strategies, build the skillsets necessary to translate their healthcare experience into non-licensed roles in the broader healthcare sector and are regularly connected with employers interested in hiring internationally educated healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Connections has two streams:

Health Systems: Put your healthcare skills to use in healthcare administration, pharmaceuticals, clinical research and other fields.

Community Health: Help build healthy communities by pursuing employment in community health centres, public health, non-profit health organizations and other employers.

To be eligible for the program, clients must meet certain residency and experience requirements. See the program eligibility tab for full eligibility criteria.

Program Components

5 week in-class program, with 1 week of intensive individual and small-group work. For one year after program completion, you will receive employment, retention and career mobility support
One-on-one job search support and supportive group learning environments
In the Health Systems stream, you’ll receive support from highly successful healthcare professionals who transitioned into careers in healthcare administration, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research after immigrating to Canada.
In the Community Health stream, you’ll take part in rigorous training from Centennial College, the Public Services Health and Safety Association and employers from the community health sector to get you ready to quickly transition into jobs that directly impact the health of individuals and communities.
Free one-on-one coaching and small group discussions with coaches who have experience in the fields you’re looking to enter

Program Benefits

Receive regular referrals to job openings and connections to employers
Invitations to attend recruitment and networking events
Learn how to adapt your healthcare experience to the demands of the broader healthcare sector in Canada
Develop effective job search strategies including market research techniques, resume development, interview skills and targeting your job search to companies that require your specific skills and experience
Connect with mentors in your field through Speed Mentoring and The Mentoring Partnership
Post-hire support – job retention, business communication/language coaching
Access to in-demand training used by hospitals through the CITI program
Profile created in the FAST Program for life sciences and biotech careers information

Program Eligibility

CLB 7+ in English preferred
Completion of post-secondary education outside of Canada
Health Systems Stream
- Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee
- At least 1 year of experience in a licensed healthcare profession outside of Canada
Community Health Stream
- Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Refugee Claimant with a 1-year Canadian work permit, or Naturalized Canadian Citizen
- At least one year of experience working in healthcare outside of Canada
No relevant Canadian Work Experience
Must reside in Ontario