Hire a permanent foreign worker
Canada
Help to hire permanent foreign workers
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Other Support
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- Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Immigration
- Government of Canada
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Get information and support to hire a foreign worker or recent graduate to fill a labour or skills shortage in your business, and support that employee in their journey to permanent residence. Find options for hiring a home child-care provider, a provinci
grant_single_labels|projects
There are several projects and activities eligible for this grant:
- Hiring permanent foreign workers to fill labour or skills shortages.
- Supporting an employee in their journey to permanent residence.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$50,000
Toronto
Hiring a software developer from abroad to address specific technical skills gaps in our team.
$40,000
Montreal
Supporting the journey to permanent residence for an international marketing specialist.
$30,000
Vancouver
Hire a foreign childcare provider to support a local community center's daycare program.
$60,000
Calgary
Recruitment of an international chef to introduce new culinary experiences in a local restaurant.
$45,000
Edmonton
Hire a recent graduate from abroad to develop a new environmental sustainability program.
$65,000
Ottawa
Hiring a foreign health care professional to address staff shortages at a local clinic.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
There are eligibility criteria for this grant. To qualify for hiring a permanent foreign worker, you must:
- Have a genuine need for the employee's skills and experience
- Meet all the requirements for the specific immigration program you are using
- Ensure the job offer meets all the necessary conditions
- Comply with all relevant employment standards and regulations
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are several types of companies eligible for this grant program:
- Employers looking to hire skilled workers or tradespeople
- Employers seeking to hire foreign workers or recent graduates to fill labor or skills shortages
- Employers willing to support an employee in their journey to permanent residence
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant, including:
- Costs associated with hiring foreign workers or recent graduates
- Supporting an employee in their permanent residence journey
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Employer must demonstrate a genuine need for the foreign worker
- Job offer must meet certain requirements under immigration programs
- Proof of efforts to recruit or train Canadians or permanent residents
- Ability to pay the offered wage and comply with employment standards
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Hire a Permanent Foreign Worker Grant
Exploring the Opportunity to Hire Skilled Foreign Workers for Permanent Positions
Employers looking to address labour or skill shortages may consider hiring foreign workers to fill permanent positions in their organizations. This grant provides information and support on the process of navigating immigration programs to hire internationally trained workers and recent graduates, ultimately supporting them in obtaining permanent residence. Understanding the steps involved in creating a valid job offer for Express Entry candidates and leveraging programs like the Atlantic Immigration Program can help businesses streamline the hiring process for foreign workers. By becoming designated employers and making strategic job offers, companies can benefit from a diverse talent pool and contribute to the growth of their workforce.
