In order to work hire foreign worker to Canada on a temporary basis, most foreign workers require a work permit.

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For foreign workers, an offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). There are several steps to this process. Depending upon the foreign worker's country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may also need to be obtained in order to enter Canada.

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• Step 1: Employer applies for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), if necessary.

• Step 2: Employer extends Temporary Job Offer.

• Step 3: Foreign Worker applies for Work Visa.

• Step 4: Work Visa is issued at the visa office oversea and Work Permit will be issued upon arrival at port of entry in Canada.

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First step for the Canadian employer

 

In order to hire foreign worker you must first apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada which is in jurisdiction of federal government. A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada need to get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job.

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Work Permits may be issued by Canadian immigration officials without the LMIA requirement in a limited number of situations, as follows:

• Under international agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA);

• Due to the significant economic, social or cultural benefits the work activity will bring to Canadians;

• As part of reciprocal agreements Canada and its provinces/territories have entered into with other countries, such as youth and teacher exchange programs;

• So that international students studying in Canada can fulfill academic requirements, known as co-op placements;

• To allow the spouses/common-law partners of Work Permit and certain Study Permit holders in Canada to work in Canada;

• Because the nature of the work is charitable or religious;

• In recognition that certain persons in Canada for reasons other than the above-mentioned, such as the making of a refugee claim, need to support themselves.

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Advertising requirement 

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The requirement to advertising a job posting on the Government of Canada’s Job Bank will be extended to all employers in all provinces and territories. Pursuant to this change, employers located in a province or territory with a provincial or territorial job board will now be required to use the Government of Canada Job Bank.

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In addition to using the Job Bank, employers must conduct at least two additional methods of recruitment that are consistent with the occupation they are seeking to fill. Employers located in a province or territory with a provincial or territorial job board may use the provincial or territorial job board as one of the additional recruitment methods.

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The government of Canada calls this new feature its Job Match service, and the change affects both high-wage and low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications. Employers hiring through the TFWP must first obtain a positive LMIA before a foreign worker may be hired for the position. The issuance of a LMIA serves as proof that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident was ready, willing and able to perform the job.

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Our area of expertise

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We process a significant number of LMIA application for the hospitality business (eg. restaurant), We also can have you screen your prospective employee from oversea. We are specialized in hiring a cook, chef or other related occupation in the industry.

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We also process a quite number of LMIA application for the caregiver program. If you are interested to hire a foreign caregiver, we can provide you with a consultation along the process, with the new regulatory change, you may be eligible to have a government processing fee waive. We also can have you screen your prospective employee from oversea. However, please note that we are not a recruitment agency, therefore, we are not able to provide you with a recruitment service.

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Fees information 

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Government fee from $1,000

Representation fee from $2,690

Advertisement cost starting from $680

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If you are looking to hire a foreign worker "Contact Us" for more information.

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