Designed to help Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) transition and integrate into job and employment opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Are you an Internationally Educated Healthcare Professional?

Employment Pathways in Canada - Health Careers is an online training and employment guidance program that supports the accreditation and employment of internationally educated healthcare professionals (Nurses, Pharmacists, Lab Technicians).

Interested? Learn more at our free EPIC-HC Orientation Session

Join us on select dates to know what the EPIC-HC program can do for you, the resources that can help you along your job pathway and the opportunities that can take you far & wide across Ontario and/or Alberta.

Our monthly EPIC-HC Orientation Information Session happen on:

In Eastern Standard Time GMT -5 (EST):

May 5, 2025 11:00 AM

Jul 7, 2025 11:00 AM

Aug 4, 2025 11:00 AM

Oct 6, 2025 11:00 AM

Nov 3, 2025 11:00 AM

Dec 1, 2025 11:00 AM

Program Features

Two weeks of online essential skills training

One-on-one career coaching

12-week post job support

Pathways to licensure

PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS

Reviews & Testimonials

"EPIC-HC gave me the confidence to head start my job applications, such as to have a successful resume and acing the interviews. Rustom Amaria, who is my Career Counsellor, supported me all throughout my journey. He is knowledgeable and very helpful in how to navigate all the resources that they have. He listened to all my concerns and advised me of what to do, which gives me clarity on my pursuant to my profession. The counsellor provided all the information he had and completely supported me from the start until I reached your goal of having a job in Nursing and beyond."

  • Virginia D.

"I'm honored to have attended the workshops. It was highly beneficial and well-structured, covering essential aspects of interview preparation. These included understanding job requirements, anticipating potential questions and effective communicating my skills and experiences."

  • Cohort 1

"The workshop was very relevant to what I was looking for. All the information, resources and guidance provided were very well structured, especially resume making, cover letter as well as how to prepare well for interviews and what we should expect. The help with InStage was indeed very thoughtful. The information from the guest speaker from OCP is highly appreciated. The budget planning session was very helpful. I am very satisfied and looking forward to utilizing all this."

  • Cohort 1

"Achēv as an organization is one of the employment pathways that helps newcomers like me find a job in so many ways. Employment Pathways in Canada - Health Careers (EPIC-HC) helped me find a job, accommodations and how my education status is working. They provided financial support if l wanted to continue my studies with counseling on how to live in Canada. My counselor checked every week to know how I was doing, how the process is going and how my new job was going. I really appreciate Achēv and EPIC-HC."

  • Esther K.



"Being a newcomer, I had no knowledge so far regarding job seeking. Beginning from scratch, knowledge about resume building and making connections and guidance wherever necessary has been so helpful for me.  Rustom Amaria., Career Counsellor has provided on one on one advice catering to specific needs. Wherever I hit an obstacle, my career counsellor has provided me with ample support and resources to overcome the problems. The best part is the motivation and the hope which drives us forward. The Career counsellor has also helped us to know all the available benefits from the government as a newcomer.  "

  • Neetu V.

"EPIC-HC has helped me develop my job-searching skills by tailoring my resume to suit the opportunitiesMy Career Counsellor, Rustom Amaria has been supporting me well. When necessary he would let me know the limitations that are preventing me from reaching my goals and what I need to do to address the gaps."

  • Simon K.

"I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the invaluable information and guidance I've received from EPIC-HC and the entire ACHEV team. The workshop has been truly outstanding, providing me with a wealth of knowledge that will significantly impact my career path. Furthermore, I'm excited about the prospect of relocation and am open to exploring opportunities through the guidance of the Employer Liaison and Blue Branch teams. Thank you again for your support and expertise. "

  • Mahder W.

Program Highlights

Employment support

Employment support, such as counseling and how to navigate the credential recognition system.

Personalized Assistance

Get assistance with developing a learning and career action, training/license, and mobility plans based on individual needs.

Career exploration

Career exploration opportunities in collaboration with health partners.

Mentorship and Coaching

Individual and group-based mentorship and coaching.

Industry Workshop

Employment-related workshops focused on the health industry.

Financial Support

Financial wraparound support for skills training.

Work opportunities and support

Employment or Work opportunities for paid positions and up to 12 weeks of post-job opportunity support.

Employer engagement training

Employer engagement training sessions on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Internationally educated health professional (IEHP)
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Test (CLBT) - Level 7
  • Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Canadian Citizen
  • Previous experience in healthcare in the home country
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Clients who are eligible for the Employment Pathways in Canada - Health Careers (EPIC-HC) program will receive an exclusive login for the full website.

Features with an EPIC-HC account include:

  • Resource Center including a direct booking appointment system with Career Counselors
  • Access to the EPIC-HC live training webinars and rewatchable archives
  • Researched and peer-reviewed Job Pathways to Licensure for Lab Technicians, Pharmacists and Nurses in both Ontario and Alberta
  • Opportunity to join the EPIC-HC Cohort community and communicating with alumni
  • Curated One-Click Job Board for opportunities across Ontario and Alberta
  • For Employers Only: An Alumni database with access to applications, profiles and job skills of all EPIC-HC clients

MEET THE EPIC-HC TEAM

Program Assistant

Evone Keyork

ekeyork@achev.ca

Program Manager

Anita Samuels

asamuels@achev.ca

Content Developer & Researcher

Clement Goh

cgoh@achev.ca

Career Counsellor

Manal Atta

matta@achev.ca

Career Counsellor

Rustom Amaria

ramaria@achev.ca

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility Specialist

Nerissa Knapp

nknapp@achev.ca

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    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

    srdc-srsa
    BlueBranch

    COORDINATED BY

    Achēv
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