GO Talent
Canada
Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
- Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)
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grant_card_status|open
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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.
grant_single_labels|projects
There are eligible activities for this grant:
- Connecting employers with internationally educated IT professionals arriving in Canada as permanent residents
- Facilitating job postings and access to a talent pool of qualified candidates
- Conducting virtual interviews and providing recruitment strategies
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$50,000
Toronto
Connecting with skilled IT professionals before arrival in Toronto.
$45,000
Vancouver
Facilitating job postings and virtual interviews for IT roles in Vancouver.
$60,000
Montreal
Recruitment strategies and virtual interviews for IT professionals arriving in Montreal.
$50,000
Edmonton
Connecting Edmonton employers with internationally educated IT professionals.
$45,000
Calgary
Facilitating access to IT talent pools for businesses in Calgary.
$47,000
Ottawa
Virtual interviews and job postings for IT professionals arriving in Ottawa.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible companies for this grant are those seeking to hire internationally educated professionals with ICT skills in Canada. These companies can benefit from accessing qualified candidates before their arrival in Canada, conducting virtual interviews, and receiving support in talent recruitment and human resource planning.
- Companies looking to hire ICT professionals
- Organizations with job openings for ICT roles
- Employers interested in accessing a pool of qualified IEP talent
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Employers can cover expenses related to:
- Access to qualified candidates before they arrive in Canada
- Reduced complexity in hiring international talent
- Conducting virtual interviews
- Access to talent recruitment strategies and human resource planning
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Demonstrated need for international IT professionals
- Ability to provide job opportunities for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs)
- Commitment to supporting the integration of IEPs into the Canadian workforce
- Clear communication and collaboration with program organizers
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Register for the GO Talent program online
- Step 2: Submit job postings to access the IEP talent pool
- Step 3: Gain full access to pre-qualified international IT professionals
- Step 4: Conduct virtual interviews with potential candidates
Apply to this program
Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) Grant Summary
The Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) program by ICTC aims to connect employers in Canada with Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) in the ICT field before they arrive as Permanent Residents. Employers benefit from accessing qualified candidates early, streamlining the hiring process, and gaining insights into talent recruitment strategies.
Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) Grant Overview
The Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) grant, facilitated by ICTC, is a program designed to bridge the gap between employers in Canada and Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector who are in the process of immigrating to Canada as Permanent Residents. This initiative addresses the challenges faced by Canadian organizations in filling ICT roles by providing employers with early access to a pool of qualified candidates.
GO Talent serves as a platform for employers to connect with skilled IEPs prior to their arrival in Canada, enabling companies to engage with potential candidates and streamline their hiring processes. By participating in the program, employers gain access to a diverse talent pool of IEPs with ICT backgrounds, reducing the time spent on screening applicants and simplifying the recruitment of international talent.
Benefits to employers include the opportunity to conduct virtual interviews with pre-qualified candidates, access to talent recruitment strategies, and support in human resource planning. With the assistance of ICTC, employers can post job openings, reach out to IEPs in the talent pool, and potentially secure skilled professionals for their organizations before the candidates even set foot in Canada.
Furthermore, the GO Talent program facilitates networking opportunities through virtual career fairs, where employers can interact with IEPs, explore potential matches for their job vacancies, and build relationships with prospective employees. By engaging with the program, employers can proactively address their talent needs and establish connections with qualified ICT professionals who are on the path to becoming Permanent Residents in Canada.
Overall, the Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) grant offered by ICTC serves as a valuable resource for employers seeking to enhance their recruitment strategies, tap into a diverse pool of international talent, and address the skills gap in the Canadian ICT industry. Through early engagement with skilled IEPs, employers can leverage the program to streamline their hiring processes, meet their talent requirements, and contribute to the growth and success of their organizations.
