Notes
Key findings:
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Perceptions of job satisfaction and over-qualification were influenced by: labor market initiation, quality of life, labor market practices, and re-education.
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Labor market introductory programs and skills refining may influence labor market performance.
Key populations: African immigrants in Alberta who were trained in Africa and experiencing over-qualification in the Albertan labour market
Key recommendations:
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Develop programs that better prepare immigrants for labour market introduction and integration.
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Reassess the Canadian landed immigration program (i.e. skilled worker program) in light of these findings and participants’ challenges.
Location: Alberta (not otherwise specified)
Community organizations: n/a
Future research / gaps identified:
Explore perceptions of job satisfaction and over-qualification in African immigrants of various genders, degree types, ages and countries of origin.
Integration timeline: 5 years or less in Alberta
