Are you in a job with limited growth opportunities? Are you considering a career transition or do you want to upgrade your skills? Start a new training program to become a Massage Therapist (MT). Massage Therapists perform various technical therapy and assessment functions. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, educational institutions and in the private practices of the professionals they assist. Massage therapists may also be self-employed.

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapists may work with other healthcare professionals to perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle testing and propose treatment plans
• Treat soft tissues and joints of the body through soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise programs and client self-help programs
• Provide courses of treatment for medical conditions and injuries or wellness maintenance
• Maintain records of treatments given

What you need to prepare yourself for this career?

• Education and job requirements (vary by region).
• Workers in regulated occupations require a license to work legally, but employers may have other certification requirements.

What does this career offer?

• Competitive wages (vary according to qualifications and experience).

• Average to above-average job prospects (vary by region).

To learn more about this career visit www.workingincanada.gc.ca, search by occupation or NOC #3235. For examples of other vocational careers visit www.elncanada.com.

• For additional information contact the Skills and Employment Program Counselor in your region:
• Tel: 604-438-4010 Ext. 610 or Email: sep.bc@iicanada.org in BC
• Tel: 403-215-6200 Ext. 214 or Email: cfp.sep@iicanada.org in AB
• Tel: 416-751-4001 Ext. 321 or Email: sepontario@iicanada.org in ON
• Tel: 514-738-8866 Ext. 16 or Email:   sep@icqm.ca  in QC

Upcoming Job Fairs and Hiring Events

HOME DEPOT CAREER EVENTS 
Home Depot conducts hundreds of local career events every year. This is your opportunity to meet with Home Depot Representatives to find out about great careers with them.  Select an event from the main list on the left to get details on local events along with opportunities available at each location. It is important to note that you must complete an online application prior to attending an event.  

CALGARY MARCH 16
Marlborough
Chinook
Tuscany
North Hill
Country Hills
Beacon Hills
Shawnessy
McKenzie
EDMONTON MARCH 16
West End
Clearview
Whitemud
Windermere
Westmount
Skyview
South Common
Strathcona
http://jobs.homedepotjobs.ca/search-events.php

Aboriginal Spring Job Fair hosted by Aboriginal Futures on March 17 from 1pm to 3:30 pm at the Delta Calgary South Hotel.  Meet & connect with employers from a variety of industries who are actively looking to recruit Aboriginal job seekers. 

NEWCOMERS CAREER FAIR – CALGARY March 19, 2016 at 10am-4pm
Palomino room, BMO Center - Calgary Stampede Pre-register for free entry or $10 on the day.

Canada is home to over 6.8 million foreign-born residents, so whether it’s temporary or permanent, for work or study, you have made the right choice in moving to Canada. As Canada’s largest event for newcomers, we understand the challenges you and your family might face when moving to a new city or country. At Newcomers Canada we can help you whether you have just arrived or want to stay longer.

This fair is not only Canada’s leading recruitment event for foreign-born workers already in Canada, but includes Visa and Immigration Advice, Career Services, Education and English Language Testing, Foreign Credential Assessment and Settlement Services. If you need to sit for the IELTS test for immigration, studying or employment, make sure you register for our FREE IELTS 90 minute seminar.
A full list of exhibitors, seminars and jobs are available on the website below. Pre-register online for FREE ENTRY.  Registration for free entry before midnight March 18th.    Thereafter general admission at the door to the fair will be $10.00 per person, inclusive of all taxes.
https://www.newcomerscanada.ca/events/calgary/

Calgary Job Fair - Friday April 1st, 2016 Time: 1pm-5pm
Calgary Telus Convention Centre 120 9 Avenue S.W. 

The Calgary Job Fair welcomes industries in manufacturing, banking, finance, electronics, computers, transportation, I.T., marketing, telecommunication, administration, health care, accounting, advertising, collections, film industry, mining, software development, biotechnology, aerospace, video game development, animation studios, technology, and more.
http://www.wbgcanada.com/Calgary-Job-Fair-s/980.htm

Bow Valley College Job Fair-Thursday April 7, 10:00am-2:00pm
2nd Floor Atrium, North Campus
http://bowvalleycollege.ca/campus-services/learner-success-services/career-services/job-fairs.html

Career Fair Canada Edmonton April 12, 2016 10:00am 4:00pm Shaw Conference Centre
INDUSTRIES INCLUDE:
• Transportation & Logistics
• Customer Service
• Call Centres
• Office Administration
• Travel & Tourism
• Healthcare
• General Labour
• Automotive
• Education
• Marketing
• Skilled Trades
• Construction
• Retail
• Sales
• Law Enforcement
HTTP://WWW.CAREERFAIRCANADA.CA/

Postmedia Job Fair on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Edmonton. 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/postmedia-employment-education-show-tickets-21062946841?aff=es2

Please visit the SEP Canada website for more details on the following jobs opportunities:

Website: www.sepcanada.com
Username: Prairies
Password: guest

2nd Shift Instock Associate
Account Manager
Administrative Assistant
AU-03, Investigator
Butchers & Meat Cutters (30)
Cashier - CASHIER EXPERIENCE REQUIREd
Customer Service Associate - Lowe's
Dairy/Frozen Food Associate
Delivery Representatives
Development & Communications Coordinator
Electrical Commissioning Manager
Estimators - General Applications (4)
Executive Assistant
Family Support Services Worker-YWCA of Calgary
Finance Administrator
Food Service I (4)
Grocery Associate
Housekeeping Aide
Human Resources Manager - Lowe's
In Store Loss Prevention
In Store Loss Prevention-Full-time
Infection Control Practioner
IT Careers
Loss Prevent & Safety Manager - Lowe's
Manager, Market Unit Fleet
Meat Packagers (5)
Medical Receptionist
Overnight Maintenance - Cleaner
Overnight Receiver/Stocker - Lowe's
Project Coordinators (Buildings Groups)
Project Manager
Project Manager (Buildings Group)
Sales, Assistant Store Manager - Lowe's
Senior DataStage Developer
Senior QA Analyst
Service Design Lead (School Age Children)
Software Developer
Store Seasonal Employee - Lowe's
Student Applications
TIBCO Developers
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Youth Development Relief Worker

There are numerous jobs available in the meat industry please contact the SEP Office (403-215-6200 Ext. 214) for more details.

For more job opportunities please visit the following websites:

Alberta Health Services
https://albertahealthservices.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi

The Calgary Airport Authority
www.yyc.com

Immigrant Services Calgary
http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca

City of Calgary
http://www.calgary.ca/cfod/hr/Pages/Careers/Career-Opportunities.aspx

INFORMATION SESSIONS

"Finding Your Inner Potential" - an empowerment Seminar for Men. Facilitated by Dan Stewart

Society tells men they should be strong, silent types who ‘man-up’ in the face of adversity. We say strength is found in emotional and self-awareness, understanding the brain and learning to re-claim control of your life trajectory.  Empowerment for Men is a full day seminar designed for men of all ages and stages looking to reclaim control and balance in their lives. The seminar addresses the challenges men face in society, community and the family unit while focusing on finding answers using the latest brain research and practical self-regulation tools.

Empowerment for Men is particularly relevant to men experiencing:
• Early stages of mental and emotional health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress

• Negative thought processes and behavioural patterns which impact on their ability to function in the home, work or community

• Challenges which require mental resiliency and life changes to be made

• Uncontrollable emotional responses 

This seminar is open to the public so please feel free to share this with colleagues and clients.

Date and Time: Saturday March 5, 2016
Check-in and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. Seminar ends 4:30 p.m.
Location: Carya 1000 - 8th Ave SW, Room 322

The cost of the seminar is $35. Subsidy is available to those who require it.
Learning supplies, a light breakfast and lunch are included.
For more information or to register please visit http://caryacalgary.ca/our-programs/counselling/empowerment-men/
Or contact Laurie Elliott at 403.537.3381 or email info@nurtureyourself.org

"Opening Minds & Nurturing Dreams" - Empowerment Seminar for Women – Level One
2 workshops - One in English as well as one in Punjabi/Urdu/Hindi
Facilitated by Dr. Irene Estay and Patricia Canales
With self-awareness comes clarity, calm and the ability to re-claim control over your life trajectory.  Empowerment for Women is a full-day seminar for women of all ages and stages looking to reclaim control of their thoughts, emotions, actions and the direction of their lives.  Re-discover your strengths by learning about the latest brain research and how this impacts on personal development and overall well-being. By developing awareness of your inner potential and learning self-regulation techniques, women will be able to evaluate their lives and create a better and more fulfilling future.

Empowerment for Women is particularly relevant to women experiencing:

• Early stages of mental and emotional health issues such as depression, anxiety and stress

• Negative thought processes and behavioural patterns which impact on their ability to function in the home, work or community

• Challenges which require mental resiliency and life changes to be made

• Uncontrollable emotional responses

This seminar is open to the public so please feel free to share this with colleagues and clients.

Date and Time: Saturday March 19, 2016 (English workshop)
Check-in and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. Seminar ends 4:30 p.m.
Location: 1000 8 Ave. SW (Room 322)
The cost of the seminar is $35. Subsidy is available to those who require it.
Learning supplies, a light breakfast and lunch are included.

For more information or to register please visit http://caryacalgary.ca/our-programs/counselling/empowerment-for-women/
Or contact Laurie Elliott at 403.537.3381 or email info@nurtureyourself.org

Punjabi/Urdu/Hindi Workshop:
Date: Saturday March 19, 2016 
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1000 Voices at the Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, Room D104
The cost of the seminar is $10. Subsidy is available to those who require it. Learning supplies and lunch are included.
For more information or to register please visit http://caryacalgary.ca/our-programs/counselling/empowerment-for-women/
Or contact Laurie Elliott at 403.537.3381 or email info@nurtureyourself.org See attached poster for more details.

SKILL BUILDING
Growth 4 U is recruiting participants for their employment program, which is specifically designed for individuals with mental illness, of any age, who require assistance to obtain and maintain employment. Please see attached poster for more information.

Directions for Immigrants is offering: 
• No-cost NPPE Exam Preparation Study Groups for Internationally Educated Engineers and Geoscientists. 
On Saturdays, from March 12 to June 4 from 9am to 12:30pm or Wednesdays, March 23 to June 1 from 5:30pm to 9pm.  Please see attached poster for details.

• Clear Communication for Business for Internationally Educated Professionals in any occupation in any industry. 
1 week: Monday to Friday April 4 to 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please see attached poster for details.

• Clear Communication for Health Care Professionals for Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals 
1 week: Monday to Friday April 18 to 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please see attached poster for details.

EmployMe Calgary offers industry-recognized training, certificates, work experience and job placement assistance. Individuals must be ready, willing and able to participate in a 5-month, full-time training program. Next program starts March 21. See attached poster for more information.

Attend the Retail Training Program, offered by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. The course has no fee and childcare is paid for, as well as transportation during the training period. See attached poster for more information.

The Links To Success program provided by CIWA helps Immigrant and refugee mothers enhance their employability skills and develop a long-term career plan leading to meaningful employment. Program starts April 4. Please see attached poster for more information. 

Childcare Training for Low Literacy Immigrant Women offered by CIWA assists low literacy Immigrant women obtain a Child Development Assistant Certificate. Next class starts April 18. Please see attached poster for more information.

Heavy Duty Mechanics Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program at Momentum starts May 2. This trades training program will help Immigrants and Aboriginal individuals gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in the trades. See attached poster for details. 

UPCOMING JOB FAIRS AND EVENTS

TJX Canada (HomeSense and Marshalls) - Thursday, February 11th from 10am-8pm, Friday February 12 from 10am-7pm, and Saturday, February 13 from 10am-7pm.   
Sandman Hotel & Suites
See attached poster for more information.

Adecco - February 16th 10am-12noon
City Centre Alberta Works Centre
2nd Floor, 10242-105 Street Edmonton
Construction, Admin, Warehouse
View the poster for more information

City of Calgary Hiring Event – Employ Me
Youth 15-24 can drop in to The Youth Employment Centre Thursday, February 18th from 1:30-4 pm to learn about the retail and customer service training programs 

Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo -Tuesday, February 23rd 10am-4pm
Palomino Room, BMO Centre - Calgary Stampede Park 1410 Olympic Way SE Calgary
http://www.careerfaircanada.ca/where-calgary/

Job Fair at TELUS - February 23rd, 10am-3pm
City Centre Alberta Works Centre
2nd Floor, 10242-105 Street Edmonton
View the poster for more information

RCMP Career Fair February 23, 2016 10:00am
BMO Center, 20 Roundup Way SW Calgary
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/even/en/e/122

RCMP Career Fair February 24, 2016 1:00pm
7424 118 Avenue Edmonton 
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/even/en/e/122

Career Café February 26 from 12nn-1pm at Central Branch of The Calgary Public Library to learn about careers in the insurance industry.
http://www.nextsteps.org/nextsteps/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=424&Itemid=45

 

Individuals with accounting or PROfile knowledge who are interested in volunteering with the Tax Clinics are requested to contact Faruk Merani at meranif@hotmail.com.

Please visit the SEP Canada website for details on the following jobs opportunities:

Website: www.sepcanada.com
Username: Prairies
Password: guest

Accountant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Support - Casual
Agronomic Advisor
Assistant Store Manager - Lowe's
AU-03, Investigator
Building Operations Technician 4
Business Consultant - Vancouver
Butchers & Meat Cutters (30)
Child Care Professional
Child Minding Caregiver
Cleaner/Maintenance Person
Client Support Representative
Clinical Aides (International Medical Graduates)
Communications Coordinator
Controller
Customer Service Associate - Lowe's
Dairy/Frozen Food Associate
Daycamp Inclusion Coordinators (5)
Deployment & Completion Clerk II
Deposit Support Administrator
Dishwasher/Steward
ESL Daycamp Enhancement Coordinators (2)
Evening Supervisors
Finance Administrator
Food Servers (4) - P/T F/T
Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (Data)
Full Cycle Accountant
Human Resources Manager - Lowe's
Journeyman Technician
Learning and Events Coordinator
Loss Prevent & Safety Manager - Lowe's
Manager, Finance Transformation Advisory
Meat Packagers (5)
Medical Receptionist
Merchandiser
Overnight Receiver/Stocker - Lowe's
Peak Customer Service/Returns Desk Associate
Processing Coordinator
Project Manager
Receptionists or Medical Office Assistants
Reconciliations Clerk
Recreation Aide
Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses
Sales, Assistant Store Manager - Lowe's
Secretary
Senior Accountant
Senior Manager Valuations
Store Administrator
Store Manager - Lowe's
Store Seasonal Employee - Lowe's
Tenant Resource Person
Tilesetters (2)

There are numerous jobs available in the meat industry please contact the SEP Office (403-215-6200 Ext. 214) for more details.

For more jobs visit the following websites:

Alberta Health Services
https://albertahealthservices.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi

The Calgary Airport Authority
www.yyc.com

Immigrant Services Calgary
http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca

HIRING INFORMATION
StatsCan is hiring for 35,000 census jobs across Canada. Staff are needed for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs across Canada for the 2016 Census. These jobs are ideal for students, recently retired persons, stay-at-home parents, and those wanting to supplement their income.

They offer:
• flexible work hours
• competitive wages
• work in both rural and urban areas.

See attached poster to apply for a Census Job, or contact the SEP Office for more details.

JOB FAIRS
Meet the store management team and discover why a career with TJX Canada (HomeSense and Marshalls) will take you further than you might expect.  Attend their job fair at the Sandman Hotel & Suites, Calgary South – Deerfoot Meadows, 8001 11 Street S.E. on any one of the following dates:
• Thursday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, February 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• See attached poster for more information.

SKILL BUILDING
The Centre for Newcomers is offering training for newcomers with education and experience in Accounting. 
Join an Information Session on:
• February 11, 2016
• March 3, 2016, or 
• April 7, 2016
For more details or to sign up call 403-569-3339, or email BCA@centrefornewcomers.ca

Making Changes program is starting.  Attend the 1000 Voices session at the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness on:
• February 8 – March 28 (every Monday for 7 weeks, no class February 15) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The program is free for immigrant women, priority is given to women with permanent resident and refugee status, and free childcare is provided. This program is really helpful for immigrant women to increase their confidence and make connections as they re-discover their skills and develop a plan to reach their goals in Canada. 

Discover which industries are hiring at the next Job Search Boot Camp. Attend on February 16 or 17! Please see attached poster for more information.

The Residential and Commercial Installers program, offered by McBride Career Group, starts February 16. Obtain a variety of installation skills to get work.  Please see attached poster for more information. 

Directions for Immigrants is offering: 
• No-cost Exam Preparation Study Groups for Internationally Educated Pharmacists starting in February 2016. Please see attached poster for details.
• No-cost Clear Communication for Business for Internationally Educated Professionals in any occupation in any industry. February 22 to 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please see attached poster for details.
• No-cost FE Exam Preparation Study Groups for Internationally Educated Engineers. 
February 27 to June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (facilitated sessions) 
March 2 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (peer study sessions). 
Please see attached poster for details. 

The Warehouse & Logistic Skills Training program, offered by Centric Health Life Mark, is starting on February 29. The program is designed to help unemployed Albertans develop the knowledge and skills necessary to get jobs in the warehouse industry. Please see attached poster for more information.

CCIS 5th Class Power Engineering Training - Building Operator Program The program starts on February 29 and includes 18 weeks full-time training. Please visit the CCIS website at www.ogtp.ca for more details.

Attend the Retail Training Program, offered by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. The course has no fee and childcare is paid for, as well as transportation during the training period. See attached poster for more information.

The Links To Success program provided by CIWA helps immigrant and refugee mothers enhance their employability skills and develop a long-term career plan leading to meaningful employment. Program starts April 4. Please see attached poster for more information. 

Summer Internship Program 2016

• Are you currently a university student in Quebec?
• Are you interested in spending time in Toronto and gaining work experience in an Ismaili- owned organization for three months this summer?
• Are you able to speak and write English fluently?
• Are you a permanent resident of Quebec?

If you answered “yes” to all the above questions, we would like you to participate in an Internship Program designed especially for you. This pilot program has been designed to assist students whose families reside in Quebec to gain meaningful skill sets during their university life.

Students who demonstrate strong performance in their academic and extra-curricular endeavors, yet face specific challenges or obstacles in obtaining employment will be seriously considered for this program.

This Internship Program will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, skills and networking opportunities with select organizations in Toronto in the areas of finance, information technology, business, hospitality and others. Host families will provide successful candidates with accommodation in Toronto.

The Internship Program term dates are May 1st to July 29th, 2016. Qualified students who are selected will be provided a scholarship grant and a stipend when they participate in the program.

The Council For Canada encourages all university students to take advantage of this unique and exciting opportunity that will help you learn important skills and give you a head start in your career.

Application process

To apply, please fill out the application form on www.economycanada.com under the Internship Program section telling us why you want to participate in the program, and upload your resume and transcripts by February 28, 2016. Please make sure that transcripts and resume are ready to upload before filling out the application form.

For more Information, please contact Fahima Sultani at  

514-961-6095 or send an email to qc.sip2016@gmail.com

The Ismaili Business and Professionals Association (IBPA) invites you to join the IBPA Network in your region. You will receive invitations to Economic Planning Board (EPB) seminars and webinars in your region, the economic speech read out in Jamatkhanas, the EPB and Alliance newsletters, early bird registration to the Alliance and Entrepreneur Conference (ACC), and materials for the events that you did not attend. Please go to https://ibpacanada.com/newmailing/index.html to sign up.

• Career trends of today and tomorrow: Watch a webinar where Rudy Karsan discusses the importance of understanding the evolving market and how to better position yourself for this change. This is targeted to post-secondary students, parents and young professionals. http://iicanada.org/national/articles/career-trends-video-links
   
• Discover lesser known avenues of financing your child's education : Watch a webinar where Karim Esmail, a private wealth advisor with TD Private Wealth Management, discusses RESPs and other strategies to finance your child's education. http://iicanada.org/ecd/webinars.html

The Council for Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 'Power Pairings Program'.

The Power Pairings Program is a unique program that connects high-profile mentors who have industry specific expertise with ambitiously driven young professionals in need of guidance in career development. The mentors in this program are well-respected, successful and recognized in their industry.

Power Pairings is a program designed for young professionals under 40 years of age who have a minimum of 5 years of work experience. Each mentee will have three 45-minute sessions during which they will receive guidance and invaluable advice to enhance their skill development.

Each mentee will be required to fill out an application form clearly describing their objectives for the relationship.

The mentor-mentee pairing is an inquiry-driven program that will provide lifelong learning for both the mentor and mentee, with a focused attention on professional/entrepreneurial development. There are limited placements available for the matching process. As a result, the selection process will involve a series of interviews. To register, please click here. For general inquiries, email powerpairings@gmail.com.