Navigate
your job search with us


Take that first step in your career journey in Canada.

We can help you.

Navigate your job search and accreditation process with our career services for immigrant professionals. Our career coaches are ready to support you both   in-person, online and by telephone. We are committed to providing you with high quality services that help you meet your career goals in Canada.
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Find a professional
job in Canada

Get support from a career coach with expertise in helping immigrant professionals.

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Understand my licensing process in Canada

Our career coaches help you with your accreditation process.

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Become an effective
job seeker

Attend our employment focused workshops.

Online Support

Improve
my communication skills

Learn more about problem solving, teamwork, and effective listening in the Canadian workplace.

Online Support

Prepare for
my licensing exam

Join our licensing exam preparation study groups.

Online Support

Prepare with
employers

Attend networking events with companies and professional associations.

No cost career services
for immigrant professionals

Directions for Immigrants is a no cost career service centre that helps internationally educated professionals secure professional employment and gain accreditation. Since 2004, Directions for Immigrants has focused on helping clients find the right direction.

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Your Career Pathway Await

Join thousands of professionals who’ve successfully navigated their career journey in Canada with our guidance and support.
Step 1
Connect with Us

Call Directions for Immigrants today at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment with a career coach. Appointments can be in-person, virtual, or by phone.

Step 2
Complete the Registration Form

Fill out the registration form to provide us with essential information about your background and career goals. This helps us tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Step 3
Your first appointment

You will meet with a career coach who will provide you with an overview of services and information on your career path in Alberta. Your career coach will advise you on your next steps.

Step 4
Personalized Career Plan

If you are eligible, we'll work with you to create a personalized career action plan. This includes setting achievable goals, identifying necessary skills and qualifications, and outlining the steps to reach your career objectives.

Success Stories

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Help and guidance from facilitators and coaches from PEBC study groups greatly helped me with preparing the exams. The support from other pharmacists in my study groups made the licensing journey much easier."

Jelena
Pharmacist
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I do not have words to say how Directions for Immigrants has been so helpful."

Jeannette
Transaction Specialist
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The enabling environment and guidance offered through your career services set me on the right path and I am now only a few weeks away from becoming fully licensed."

Gambeer
Pharmacist
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My career coach gave me the right information to get myself ready for interviews and employment."

Don
Project Coordinator
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I had a great experience at Directions for Immigrants. I achieved my career goal of teaching."

Bernabe
Teacher
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My career coach helped me to develop an action plan to achieve my professional goals in my new country."

Esdrimar
Safety Officer
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I always recommend this centre to new immigrants. They will benefit from your services."

Folorunso
IT professional
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The study group contributed to my success in passing the NPPE. Now my journey to being a professional geoscientist in Canada has begun."

Moji
Geoscientist
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My career coach taught me the cultural expectations of the Canadian workplace."

Manthan
Project Manager
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Thanks to Directions of Immigrants and our group facilitator I passed the NPPE exam on my first attempt. In February 2019, I achieved my professional career goal to become a Professional Engineer in Alberta."

Nataliya
Health & Safety Specialist
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Directions for Immigrants not only saved my dream, but made me a better physician."

Rosine
International Medical Graduate
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My experience with Directions for Immigrants has been an amazing one. My career coach said to me: It might take you quite some time to accomplish your goals but do not give up."

Vivian
Pharmacist
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With the help of all the staff, pharmacist facilitators, and career coaches, I passed my PEBC exams and became a registered pharmacist within 1 year - that is much faster than I thought."

Kevin
Pharmacist
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My career coach became a mentor for me. He made me feel engaged with this organization."

Doni
Social Worker
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My career coach said you need to be calm, organized and have a plan."

Bola
Physiotherapist
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I was able to take the knowledge gained and apply it immediately"

Zainab
Project Manager/Scrum Master
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I am certain that without the Directions for Immigrants service, I wouldn't have achieved this career goal in such a short time."

Inara
Doctor
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My career coach guided me during the process to find a job, providing me with the necessary tools, support, and follow ups; always going an extra mile. I am working in my area of expertise as a Trainer Specialist in the air cargo industry, and I really want to say thank you and keep up the extraordinary job!"

Andrea
Trainer Specialist
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Thanks to the study groups provided by Directions for Immigrants I was able to pass my Law and Ethics and Fundamentals of Engineering exam on my first attempt. The coaching that I received helped me to push myself to achieve my professional goals."

Stefania
Petroleum Engineer
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I am thankful to Rachel my career coach at Directions for suggesting the idea of volunteering."

Jabina
Researcher
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My career coach from Directions for Immigrants was a huge help in my job hunt. She helped me craft an effective strategy which focused my efforts on landing a job in the Canadian telecom industry."

Simon
Marketing Professional
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I am thankful for all the assistance that Directions for Immigrants gave me."

Virgilio
Project Management Professional
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