How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-07-09T10:14:06Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Hire a permanent foreign worker?

Hire a permanent foreign worker is funded by Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada, Immigration

What are Hire a permanent foreign worker's eligibility criterias?

The employer must be seeking to hire a foreign worker for a permanent position. The employer should support the foreign worker in their journey to obtain permanent residence.

Hire a permanent foreign worker

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Canada

Help to hire permanent foreign workers

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grant_single|openingDate October 30, 2023
grant_single|closingDate July 9, 2024

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Other Support

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Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Government of Canada
Immigration

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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

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Hire foreign workers and recent graduates to address labour or skills shortages.
Support a foreign employee in their journey to permanent residence.
Hire through the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Become a designated employer to hire a skilled worker or international graduate.
Create a valid job offer for an Express Entry candidate.
Hire a home child care provider or home support worker.
Hire a provincial nominee by collaborating with a province or territory.

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$ 30,000

Hire a foreign childcare provider to support a local community center's daycare program

$ 40,000

Supporting the journey to permanent residence for an international marketing specialist

$ 50,000

Hiring a software developer from abroad to address specific technical skills gaps in our team

$ 60,000

Recruitment of an international chef to introduce new culinary experiences in a local restaurant

$ 65,000

Hiring a foreign health care professional to address staff shortages at a local clinic

$ 45,000

Hire a recent graduate from abroad to develop a new environmental sustainability program

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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

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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

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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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Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
Review the eligibility criteria for hiring a permanent foreign worker.
Assess your business needs and whether they align with the available programs.
Step 2: Create an Employer Portal Account
Sign up for the Employer Portal on the relevant government website.
Input your business information and complete the registration process.
Step 3: Job Matching and Expression of Interest
Utilize Job Match services to find suitable foreign candidates.
Submit an Expression of Interest for hiring through immigration programs.
Step 4: Make a Valid Job Offer
Create a job offer that meets the criteria for an Express Entry candidate.
Ensure the job offer aligns with immigration requirements for supporting permanent residency.
Step 5: Submit Supporting Application Documents
Gather necessary documents such as the job offer and recruitment efforts.
Submit these documents through the Employer Portal.
Step 6: Await Application Results
Receive confirmation of submission and await feedback from immigration authorities.
Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.

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Access to the Employer Portal is crucial for managing job offers and foreign worker applications.
Job Match services can assist in locating suitable candidates effectively.
Utilizing the Job Bank can streamline the hiring process of foreign skilled workers.
Becoming a designated employer under specific immigration programs can facilitate the hiring process.
Employers are encouraged to use outreach services to optimize their use of immigration programs.
Employers must ensure that job offers meet the criteria for Express Entry and other immigration applications.
Guide documents are available to assist in hiring and retaining internationally trained workers.