Resources for Internationally Trained Professionals
Industry-Specific Websites:
- College of Psychologists of British Columbia www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca
- Canadian Psychological Association www.cpa.ca
- Canadian Academy of Psychologists in Disability Assessment www.capda.ca
- Canadian Association of School Psychologists www.cpa.ca/CASP
- Canadian Council for Professional Psychology Programs www.ccppp.ca
- Canadian Institute for Health Information www.cihi.ca
College Documents:
- The Health Professions Act (HPA) of British Columbia
- Psychologists Regulation (effective October 17, 2008)
- The College of Psychologists of British Columbia Bylaws (effective November 30, 2017)
- The College of Psychologists of British Columbia Code of Conduct (effective September 1, 2014)
- The College of Psychologists of British Columbia Core Competencies
Federal Government Resources:
- Government of Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada. Credential Recognition. www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/credentials/process.asp
- Back in Motion | Skills Connect for Immigrants Program www.skillsconnect.ca
Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Programs:
- Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Project (BC only) www.fcrloan.ca
Employment Resources:
- Service Canada. Job Bank. www.jobbank.gc.ca
- Government of Canada. Service Canada. Employment Insurance www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
- Work BC www.workbc.ca
- Welcome BC www.welcomebc.ca
- Welcome BC. Job Profiles for Immigrants. Psychologists. www.welcomebc.ca/Work/fqr/Your-Qualifications-Intro/occupational-guides/Occupation/Psychologist
- CPA Careers Ads www.cpa.ca/careers
Local Immigrant Services Agencies:
- MOSAIC BC www.mosaicbc.com
- Immigration Services Society of BC www.issbc.org
Important Documents and Resources for Employers:
- College of Psychologists of British Columbia www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca
- www.welcomebc.ca/For-Employers-and-Regulators/employers-home