Hire a temporary foreign worker in Canada

Hire a temporary foreign worker in Canada

 

Do you have difficulty recruiting skilled workers in certain employment sectors in Quebec? You have found that rare gem, but this person lives in Europe, the United States or elsewhere in the world. Certain rules must be followed in order to hire a temporary foreign worker and you must obtain a work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

 

What are the steps?

 

Before this person can even start working for your company, you will have to go through a rigorous administrative process with government authorities. The first step is usually to obtain a labor market opinion from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for the hiring of this candidate. The foreign worker must also submit an application for a Quebec acceptance certificate to the Quebec Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities. This process requires special attention and a good knowledge of immigration laws and regulations.

 

You have obtained a confirmation of employment either a positive or neutral opinion on the labor market as well as a certificate of acceptance, the second step will be to obtain the work permit in question. In some cases, the work permit application can be made directly at the point of entry upon arrival in Canada of the foreign worker.

 

What are the holdups?

 

The deadlines for obtaining a work permit will vary depending on the candidate's country of citizenship and international agreements in force with Canada. For example, an application for a work permit for a citizen of Brazil could take up to six (6) months but an engineer from the United States could obtain his work permit in just a few days. You should therefore plan to start the process as soon as possible since the complete process can in some cases take you several months. Applying for a work permit remains the fastest way to hire a foreign worker compared to applying for permanent residence.

 

How long will the work permit last?

 

The duration of a work permit can vary from a few months to a few years; it depends on your needs and the type of permit requested. The work permit can be renewed before its expiry date without your foreign worker having to leave Canada. The foreign worker may eventually apply for permanent resident status if they wish to remain in Canada on a permanent basis.

 

There are several aspects to consider in the process of hiring a temporary foreign worker. Make sure you receive the right advice to make your hire a success! Please feel free to share your experiences with me on this topic.