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Source verified August 10, 2026
GO Talent
Connects employers with pre-arrival ICT talent
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) helps employers in participating Canadian provinces and territories connect with internationally educated professionals with ICT backgrounds before they arrive in Canada as permanent residents. Employers can submit job postings, access a pool of pre-arrival candidates, and conduct virtual interviews.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
- Professional Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Submitting job postings
- Accessing the talent pool of pre-arrival internationally educated professionals
- Conducting virtual interviews with candidates
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers
Eligible geographic areas
- AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, and YT
- Online
How to apply
- Register through the ICTC Client Portal.
- In the About you section, select I am an organization.
- Complete the organization registration form with company details, including Company Name, Business Type, Industry Sector, Structure, Size of Business, City, and Province or Territory.
- Click Next.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the ICTC Client Portal.
- Program access is managed online after registration.
- Applicants may be contacted for program inquiries by email.
Additional information
- Employers can gain full access to a talent pool of pre-arrival internationally educated professionals with in-demand ICT skills.
- The program offers ongoing support to strengthen onboarding and retention of newcomers.
- Employers can receive intercultural competency training and HR planning guidance.
- The program includes 2 virtual career fairs per year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the GO Talent Program
What is the GO Talent?
Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) helps employers in participating Canadian provinces and territories connect with internationally educated professionals with ICT backgrounds before they arrive in Canada as permanent residents. Employers can submit job postings, access a pool of pre-arrival candidates, and conduct virtual interviews.
Who is eligible for the GO Talent program?
To be eligible for the GO Talent program, you must:
The applicant must be an employer.
What expenses are eligible under GO Talent?
Submitting job postings
Accessing the talent pool of pre-arrival internationally educated professionals
Conducting virtual interviews with candidates
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.
Where is the GO Talent available?
The GO Talent program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the GO Talent?
GO Talent is funded by Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)