A go-to resource for accessing information about available
programs and services while working with employers, individuals,
and newcomers navigating the immigration system in Canada.

Course Description
This 12-module learning plan was developed to introduce participants to the immigration system in Canada. Each module consists of written information, webinars, and links to external resources that can be used to support immigrants. This learning plan is designed to be the go-to resource for accessing information about the available programs and services while working with employers, individuals, and newcomers navigating the immigration system in Canada.

Skills to be Developed

• Identifying NOC codes
• Identifying the different levels of immigration in Canada’s Federal and Provincial programs
• Identifying the roles of employers in the process
• Ability to access local supports
• Understanding the newcomer’s perspective

Competencies to be Developed (Competencies based on National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals)

• Diversity and Inclusion (4.1) - Respect Diversity and Inclusion
• Diversity and Inclusion (4.2) - Promote Diversity and Inclusion
• Diversity and Inclusion (4.3) - Advocate for Client

Learning Opportunity

• Understand the larger landscape of Canada’s immigration system.
• Be able to identify the different levels of immigration in Canada’s Federal programs and Provincial programs.
• Understand the many programs available and their requirements.
• Understand who the key players are and where to find information about them.

Course Structure
This learning plan consists of twelve modules, a terminology wiki, and ten webinars embedded throughout. This learning plan will take approximately 10 hours to complete.

Modules:

1. Understanding the Immigration System in Canada
2. Terminology Wiki, Glossary and Resources
3. Overview of Immigration in Canada
4. Economic Class
5. Federal Immigration Streams
6. Federal Immigration Streams continued
7. Nova Scotia Immigration Streams
8. Atlantic Immigration Pilot and Quebec Immigration Stream
9. Refugees
10. LMIAs and Employment and Social Development Canada
11. Special Processes
12. Closing