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GO Talent
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Overview
Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Develop a new product
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Activities funded
- Connecting employers with internationally educated IT professionals prior to their arrival in Canada.
- Facilitating employer access to a pre-screened pool of ICT talent.
- Organizing and hosting virtual career fairs for recruitment.
- Supporting employers with recruitment strategies and human resource planning for international talent.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 47,000
Virtual interviews and job postings for IT professionals arriving
$ 60,000
Recruitment strategies and virtual interviews for IT professionals arriving
$ 50,000
Connecting Edmonton employers with internationally educated IT professionals
$ 45,000
Facilitating job postings and virtual interviews for IT roles
$ 45,000
Facilitating access to IT talent pools for businesses
$ 50,000
Connecting with skilled IT professionals before arrival
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an employer based in Canada.
- The company must have information and communication technology (ICT) roles to fill.
Who is eligible?
- Employers seeking to fill ICT (Information and Communications Technology) roles
How to apply
1
Employer Registration
- Access the GO Talent program's online portal.
- Create a new account as an employer or log in if you already have an account.
2
Submission of Company Profile and Needs
- Fill out the company profile detailing your organization's ICT needs and key contacts.
- Specify the roles and ICT skills you are seeking in IEPs.
3
Accessing the IEP Talent Pool
- Once registration is complete, gain access to the IEP talent pool.
- Browse candidates' profiles and shortlist potential candidates.
4
Posting Job Opportunities
- Submit job postings specifying requirements and job descriptions.
- Engage with IEPs by inviting them for virtual interviews.
5
Participation in Virtual Career Fairs
- Register for the biannual virtual career fairs to meet potential candidates.
- Plan and conduct virtual interviews during the fair.
6
Collaboration with ICTC Assistance
- Utilize ICTC resources for recruitment strategies and human resource planning.
- Receive guidance on optimizing the hiring process for international candidates.
Additional information
Additional relevant details worth knowing about the GO Talent program include:
- The program facilitates two virtual career fairs per year, providing a platform for employers to engage with potential candidates.
- Employers have the advantage of participating in a community of over 400 companies actively recruiting internationally educated IT professionals.
- IEPs are thoroughly pre-screened and referred to the program, ensuring a pool of candidates high in quality and relevance, totaling 158 as of the latest data.
Documents and links
Contacts
gotalent@ictc-ctic.ca
