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GO Talent

Q: Who is eligible for the GO Talent program?

To be eligible for the GO Talent program, you must: Employers must be seeking to connect with Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) with an ICT background. Employers must be located in Canada.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the GO Talent?

You can contact Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) by email at gotalent@ictc-ctic.ca.

Q: Where is the GO Talent available?

The GO Talent program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the GO Talent a grant, loan, or tax credit?

GO Talent is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the GO Talent?

GO Talent is funded by Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Information and Communications Technology Council

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 Date : November 14, 2019

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

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.

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.

Accessing the IEP Talent Pool

Once registration is complete, gain access to the IEP talent pool.
Browse candidates' profiles and shortlist potential candidates.

Posting Job Opportunities

Submit job postings specifying requirements and job descriptions.
Engage with IEPs by inviting them for virtual interviews.

Participation in Virtual Career Fairs

Register for the biannual virtual career fairs to meet potential candidates.
Plan and conduct virtual interviews during the fair.

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

GO Talent

Contacts

gotalent@ictc-ctic.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the GO Talent Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the GO Talent. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.