Healthcare Careers

Program Summary

Healthcare Careers helps internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) take the next steps toward meaningful employment in Canada.

Our program provides career coaching, skills training, and workplace opportunities and connections to employers while partnering with healthcare providers and community organizations. Together we are building a stronger, more inclusive healthcare workforce.

Paid 12-week work placements in healthcare
Support with credential recognition
Access to mentors in the healthcare sector
Certifications (CPR-BLS, Phlebotomy, IM injections)
Networking and employment fairs

Healthcare Careers is designed for internationally educated health professionals who are:

Permanent residents, temporary residents with an open work permit, naturalized Canadian citizens, Convention refugees/protected persons
Holders of an internationally obtained post-secondary degree, diploma, or certification
Internationally educated health professionals: skilled newcomers who have been educated, trained or worked in a role that supports the delivery of health care and health care supports outside of Canada, such as audiology, dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotheraphy, respiratory therapy, psychology, social work, and more
English proficiency CLB 7 + or IELTS 6.0+

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Take the next step

Apply Online – Complete our intake form.
Meet with a Career Coach – Create your personalized career action plan.
Access Training & Resources – Build skills and gain confidence.
Connect with Employers – Explore meaningful work opportunities.

Career Exploration & Planning

Identify opportunities and build a tailored career plan with one-on-one support.

Job Search Skills Training

Develop Canadian-format resumes and cover letters, strengthen interview skills, build your LinkedIn presence, and learn effective networking strategies.

Workplace Readiness

Learn about the value of networking conversations to create employment opportunities, understanding Canadian workplace culture and employer expectations, and how to access community resources to support your transition.

Technical Skills Training

Gain hands-on certifications such as CPR-BLS, Phlebotomy, and Intramuscular Injections.

Credential Recognition & Licensing Guidance

Get support navigating foreign credential recognition, licensing requirements, and study groups for key exams

Mentorship Opportunities

Learn from healthcare professionals who provide guidance and insight into Canadian practice settings.

Vocational Opportunities

Gain experience, knowledge and skills from professionals in the health care sector and other meaningful work opportunities.

Free IMG Study Groups

HMC offers free study groups to support internationally trained physicians preparing for the MCCQE1 and NAC OSCE exams. IMGs are welcome to register and join these sessions to strengthen their exam readiness.

For Employers

Partner with Healthcare Careers

Access pre-screened, job-ready candidates who have completed career readiness and technical training.
Receive financial support to offset onboarding and training costs.
Build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and improves patient care.
Gain access to a network of skilled, motivated professionals ready to contribute to your team.

Become an employment partner

Email us

healthcare.careers@hmcconnections.com

Hire an IMG

Gain access to trained talent with financial support for onboarding.

Serve as a Mentor

Offer observation and guidance to skilled newcomers.

Join the Steering Committee

Help guide program development and share sector insights.

Participate in Employment Fairs

Connect with qualified candidates at hiring events.

For Community Healthcare Service Providers

Opportunities

Healthcare Careers supports internationally educated health professionals in building meaningful careers in Canada while helping healthcare providers access skilled talent. Together, we are creating stronger connections and a more resilient healthcare community.

Help strengthen healthcare pathways by contributing to:

Advisory support – Share expertise and inform program direction.
Program improvement – Identify emerging needs and best practices.
Networking – Collaborate with other healthcare leaders and build sector connections.

Make a direct impact on internationally educated health professionals by:

Providing guidance on navigating the Canadian healthcare system and workplace culture.
Supporting career growth through sharing insights, encouragement, and professional advice.

Inspire and educate future healthcare professionals by:

Sharing your career journey, expertise, and lessons learned in healthcare.
Highlighting current trends and opportunities in the sector to broaden participant knowledge.

Become an employment partner

Email us

healthcare.careers@hmcconnections.com

Program Intake Form

Healthcare Careers Program

Personal
Education
Licensing & Work
Job Search
Career Support
Skills & Tools
Training Needs
Next Steps

Personal Information

Name

First

Last

Phone

Address

Street Line 1

Street Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

How long in Canada?

Gender Identity

Self-Identify As

Immigration Status

Expire Date of Work Permit:

Are you a client of HMC Connections?

Yes

If no, you will receive a separate email to complete the process and will be asked for copies of your immigration documents.

Currently residing in Canada?

Yes

Native Language

Have you completed an English assessment?

Yes

What is your English proficiency level?

One Community For All

Contact us

905-842-2486

North Oakville
(Head office)

380 Dundas St. E. Unit D-11
Oakville, ON L6H 6Z9

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Burlington

777 Guelph Line,
Unit 204
Burlington, ON L7R 3N2

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Milton

55 Ontario St. S. Unit C-11
Milton, ON L9T 2M3

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Program Summary

Program Benefits

Eligibility

Take the next step

Career Exploration & Planning

Job Search Skills Training

Workplace Readiness

Technical Skills Training

Credential Recognition & Licensing Guidance

Mentorship Opportunities

Vocational Opportunities

Free IMG Study Groups

For Employers

Partner with Healthcare Careers

Become an employment partner

Hire an IMG

Serve as a Mentor

Join the Steering Committee

Participate in Employment Fairs

For Community Healthcare Service Providers

Opportunities

Join Our Steering Committee

Be a Mentor

Be a Guest Speaker

Become an employment partner

Program Intake Form

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North Oakville
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