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Hire a permanent foreign worker

Help to hire permanent foreign workers
Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Immigration
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 30, 2023
Location
Canada

Overview

The "Hire a Permanent Foreign Worker" grant supports employers in addressing labor or skill shortages by hiring foreign workers and recent graduates and assisting them on their path to permanent residency. This program encompasses various eligible activities, including making valid job offers and utilizing different immigration programs; however, the maximum funding amount is not specified.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop an online presence
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 30, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Newcomers to Canada
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • New immigrants & refugees
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • 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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

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

Additional information

  • 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.

Documents and links

Hire a permanent foreign worker

Frequently Asked Questions about the Hire a permanent foreign worker Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hire a permanent foreign worker. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Hire a permanent foreign worker?

The "Hire a Permanent Foreign Worker" grant supports employers in addressing labor or skill shortages by hiring foreign workers and recent graduates and assisting them on their path to permanent residency. This program encompasses various eligible activities, including making valid job offers and utilizing different immigration programs; however, the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Who is eligible for the Hire a permanent foreign worker program?

To be eligible for the Hire a permanent foreign worker program, you must: 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.

What expenses are eligible under Hire a permanent foreign worker?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the Hire a permanent foreign worker?

You can contact Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Where is the Hire a permanent foreign worker available?

The Hire a permanent foreign worker program is available across Canada.

Is the Hire a permanent foreign worker a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Hire a permanent foreign worker is a Other Support

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

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

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