Occupation Facts

Are you looking for information on credential recognition in your profession in Canada?

These occupation facts will help you to:

• understand the general requirements you must meet to work in your profession
• understand the steps that you can take while you are still in your home country

Use these facts as a starting point in your research for jobs in Canada.

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Find your occupation in the list:

Health

• Biotechnology
  (PDF Format, 1MB)
• Licensed Practical Nurse
  (PDF Format, 738KB)
• Medical Laboratory Technologist
  (PDF Format, 649KB)
• Occupational Therapist
  (PDF Format, 763KB)
• Pharmacist
  (PDF Format, 857KB)
• Physiotherapist
  (PDF Format, 797KB)
• Registered Nurse
  (PDF Format, 163KB)
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse
  (PDF Format, 803KB)
• Optometrist
  (PDF Format, 962KB)
• Veterinarian
  (PDF Format, 1MB)

Business, Finance and Administration

• Certified General Accountant
  (PDF Format, 634KB)
• Certified Management Accountant
  (PDF Format, 1MB)
• Chartered Accountant
  (PDF Format, 1MB)

Natural and Applied Sciences, Trades and Related Occupations

• Applied Science and Engineering Technician and Technologist
  (PDF Format, 758KB)
• Architect
  (PDF Format, 672KB)
• Construction
  (PDF Format, 711KB)
• Electricity
  (PDF Format, 988KB)
• Engineer
  (PDF Format, 631KB)
• Environment
  (PDF Format, 726KB)
• Information and Communications Technology
  (PDF Format, 717KB)
• Petroleum
  (PDF Format, 982KB)

Other

• Mining
  (PDF Format, 955KB)
• Tourism
  (PDF Format, 766KB)
• Social Worker
  (PDF Format, 1MB)

Occupation Facts were created in partnership with Canadian sector councils and national professional organizations.