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- 1. Hiring Foreign Workers Martine Varekamp-Bos Regulated Canadian October 30, 2012 Immigration Consultant
- 2. How does the current labour market make you feel?
- 4. One strategy to feel like this about our labour market...
- 5. Hiring Foreign Workers – the process 1 2 3 4 5 Create a Recruitment LMO Work Permanent focus & Selection Some Permit Residency exemptions
- 6. 2 5 1 3 4 Recruitment & Permanent Create a focus LMO Work Permit Selection Residency Some exemptions • Determine the organization’s HR needs • Talk to your other employees • Clear job description (duties & requirements) – Determine skill level/NOC code • Determine paperwork required
- 7. 2 5 1 3 4 Recruitment & Permanent Create a focus LMO Work Permit Selection Residency Some exemptions • Consider different recruitment methods • Evaluate time lines – they can vary greatly • Focus on source country/countries • Motivation for working in Canada & expectations: – $$$ / to see the country / work experience / a relationship....... • Establish screening method & interview techniques
- 8. 2 5 1 3 4 Recruitment & Permanent Create a focus LMO Work Permit Selection Residency Some exemptions A Positive Labour Market Opinion: Permission to hire a foreign worker • Applications assessed by Service Canada/HRSDC • Assess the state of the current labour market • Paper/online application + telephone interview • LMOs valid for 6 months • NEW Accelerated LMOs
- 9. 2 5 1 3 4 Recruitment & Permanent Create a focus LMO Work Permit Selection Residency Some exemptions LMO Assessment Factors • Is the job offer genuine? • Attempts to hire a Canadian/permanent residents – Typical min. effort: Jobbank + other source for 14 days • Wages & employment conditions • STS: substantially the same audit/compliance review
- 10. 2 5 1 3 4 Recruitment & Permanent Create a focus LMO Work Permit Selection Residency Some exemptions Temporary work permit: permission to work in Canada • Applications assessed by Citizenship & Immigration: – Admissibility & Job requirements (& intention to leave Canada) • Occupation, employer, location of work specified • Processing times vary: medical/visa post • Most permits issued for 2 years / must leave after 4 years
- 11. 2 5 1 3 4 Recruitment & Permanent Create a focus LMO Work Permit Selection Residency Some exemptions Permanent Residency Programs • Canadian Experience Class – 2 years of skilled CDN work experience + language ability • Federal Skilled Worker Program – Skilled exp + 67/100 points: education, work experience, language, age, adaptability, arranged employment • Alberta Immigration Nominee Program – Employer driven stream & strategic recruitment stream
- 12. 1 2 3 5 4 Create a Recruitment LMO Permanent Work Permit focus & Selection Some Residency exemptions
- 13. Key Messages for Employers • Manage expectations: costs / accom. / timing of perm job offer • Consistency across all applications • Be aware of risks & consequences of non compliance – (criminal, regulatory, economic, reputation & disruption) • Good record keeping • Maintain a tracking system • Keep up to date with immigration changes • Engage Canadian employees (cultural awareness training) • Ensure the foreign worker and family are content
- 14. Thank you martine@immigrationcare.ca 403-782-0812