Bringing foreign workers
to Canada: What you need to know
Getting foreign workers to work in Canada involves a close cooperation
between the employer and the jobseeker.
More than the cooperation needed, there are also risk-factors
that both parties are faced with, particularly, time and money.
Jobseekers have to pay for some documentation costs. Employers,
on the other hand, have to shoulder costs related to selecting
and bringing a foreign worker to Canada. The costs are immeasurable!
One small mistake in the hiring process could be detrimental.
As an employer, are you ready to face the challenging process?
Can you do a good job of bringing the workers to Canada?
For the jobseeker, will you be able to pass through the tough
selection process, amidst the competition from other aspiring
candidates?
Take a glimpse of how workers are brought to Canada.
Selection
From among the multitudes of highly qualified candidates, Canadian
companies will go through the qualifications of each prospect.
Who do you think the employers will hire? Will they hire a candidate
who is not ready? What are the chances of you being selected?
The selection process may take time, depending on the quantity
and quality of prospects. Remember, only those who are qualified
for the position and are Canadian ready are short listed.
Application for a Labor Market Opinion/Work
Permit
This is the heart of the hiring process. Without a confirmation
or an approved Labor Market Opinion from the Human Resources and
Social Development Canada, a worker is not allowed to work in
Canada. Likewise, the company cannot hire him without this confirmation
that is approved with his name on it. Only after an approved Labor
Market Opinion can a worker apply for a work permit. Typical legal
costs could run up to C$1,500. The process takes an average of
2-6 months.
Medical Examination
A foreign worker who will be staying in Canada for more than
6 months has to pass the required medical examination. He has
to be physically fit; otherwise, he cannot go to Canada. If this
happens, the company loses due to costs incurred.
There are other minute details that both the company and the
worker have to go through to complete the process.
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