Foreign Credentials Recognition Program to Support Canadian Newcomers’ Employment in the Electricity Sector

July 19, 2022, Ottawa, ON – EHRC (Electricity Human Resources Canada) is launching a nation-wide initiative to accelerate the Canadian labour market integration of highly skilled newcomers to Canada. The project titled Welcoming Highly Skilled Newcomers into the Electricity Sector, will provide ongoing support through language, workplace, and professional skills training, and then offer subsidized work placement opportunities in the sector. It is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program.

The goal is to increase awareness of career opportunities in the electricity sector while simultaneously supporting employers to attract, recruit and retain these skilled employees. “It’s a win-win,” says Michelle Branigan, CEO of EHRC. “These newcomers bring excellent skills to Canada and are looking for employment. Meanwhile the electricity sector is facing a critical labour shortage and offers a wide variety of opportunities for stable and meaningful work.”

“Canada’s workforce needs more skilled workers in the electricity industry, as we chart a path to net-zero. When newcomers with expertise and skills arrive in our country, we want more of them to enter skilled occupations in this sector and to understand the exciting, well-paying opportunities that they present.” Commented Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough. “Through EHRC’s program, newcomers can seize these opportunities quickly, and with the benefit of job readiness.”