Talent to Employment and Matching Services (TEMS)

World Skills engages over 200 Ottawa employers seeking to hire qualified, internationally trained professionals. Through our Talent to Employment Matching Services (TEMS), we connect job-ready Newcomers with meaningful career opportunities. Our targeted approach ensures effective talent alignment, supporting career integration into the Canadian workforce.

Gain Visibility and Get Matched and with Employers

Newcomers assessed as job-ready for the Canadian workforce are eligible for TEMS. With support from Recruitment Specialists, candidates receive targeted employment matching and personalized talent competitiveness support, gaining access to a variety of employer-driven opportunities — all designed to enhance and accelerate a Newcomer’s success in their workforce integration.

Get Started:

Accessing TEMS begins with a personalized assessment of your education, experience, and career goals. From there, we’ll work with you to create a tailored plan for your next steps. To schedule your appointment, simply complete the Contact Us form. We look forward to supporting your career journey!

Who Qualifies?

Clients are considered job-ready when they demonstrate:

  • CLB Level 7+ (Effective English Communication skills)
  • Targeted Resume (Professionally tailored to industry standards)
  • Interview Readiness  (Confidence and preparedness for job interviews -STAR)
  • Action Plan  (Clear employment goals set for the next 3-6 months)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Permanent resident, Convention Refugee, Temporary resident, or foreign-born Canadian Citizen
  • Internationally educated
    (college diploma and/or university degree from abroad)
  • Resident of Ontario
  • Unemployed or underemployed
  • Canadian Language Benchmark 7 and above
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

Talent to Employment Matching Service gives you visibility and connects you to employers

Employer career and recruitment info sessions, networking, and coaching events

Access sector-specific corporate mentorships in the banking and finance, IT and Public service sector

Application support for key employment opportunities from a recruitment specialist.

Job interview practice with local industry professionals.

Assistance with resume tailoring for specific positions.

See What Past Clients Have to Say About Their Experience!