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 not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Pathway Job matching?

Pathway Job matching is funded by Population Growth and Skills

What are Pathway Job matching's eligibility criterias?

Employers must have full-time, year-round job vacancies available. Employers must directly engage in the job matching process, without using third-party recruiters or consultants. Employers must adhere to Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards for employment.

Pathway Job matching

Last Update: January 24, 2025

NL, Canada

Get help finding new employees for your business

Pathway Job matching at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : October 14, 2021

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Population Growth and Skills

Status

Open

Overview of the Pathway Job matching program

Hire new employees through this job matching program by allowing new immigrants to apply for positions in your business.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports job matching efforts designed to connect employers facing workforce shortages with qualified newcomers permanently immigrating to Newfoundland and Labrador. It facilitates the integration of new immigrants into the local economy by aligning them with suitable employment opportunities.

Matching newcomers seeking permanent residency with full-time job vacancies identified by employers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Collaborating with employers to assess their needs and align them with the skillsets of qualified immigrant candidates.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 180,000

Hiring chefs for a new restaurant

$ 200,000

Hiring financial advisors for a cooperative bank

$ 150,000

Hire software developers through a targeted recruitment campaign

$ 300,000

Hiring logistics managers for our distribution center

$ 280,000

Hiring marketing professionals for our expanding team

$ 350,000

Hiring healthcare professionals for a new healthcare facility

Eligibility criteria of the Pathway Job matching program

Eligibility for this grant requires companies to meet specific criteria to participate in the job matching process.

Companies must register through the Employer Registration Form.
Employers must have full-time, year-round job vacancies for an indeterminate period.
Employers need to directly engage in the process without using third-party recruiters or consultants.
They must provide the four-digit National Occupational Classification (NOC) code for each occupation they are recruiting for.
Employers should be prepared to assist employees in obtaining permanent residency, which may include registering in the federal employment portal and fulfilling related responsibilities, such as paying a $230.00 employer compliance fee.
Employers are expected to provide settlement assistance to employees, including assistance in finding suitable accommodations and referral to local settlement services.

Who is eligible?

Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador facing challenges in filling full-time job vacancies, as well as newcomers to Canada such as international graduates, spouses of international students, and individuals holding open work permits who wish to relocate to Newfoundland and Labrador, can apply for this job matching initiative.

Eligible expenses

This grant facilitates job matching initiatives for employers in Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing on filling full-time job vacancies with newcomers seeking permanent residency. The initiative supports various activities related to recruitment and settlement of international workers.

Registration of employers seeking to fill full-time, year-round job vacancies.
Collection of job seeker resumes and work permits to create a candidate pool.
Matching of employers with qualified job seekers who intend to immigrate permanently.
Assistance with setting up interviews and facilitating hiring processes between employers and candidates.
Guidance for employers on immigration and settlement processes for hired candidates.
Collaboration with local organizations to provide settlement support to new hires.

Eligible geographic areas

This initiative focuses on job matching for employers and qualified newcomers specifically in Newfoundland and Labrador. Participation is aimed at employers based in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Employers located in Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to apply to the Pathway Job matching program

Employer Registration

Access the Employer Registration Form online through the provided link.
Fill out the form with details about your company's full-time vacancies.
Include the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code for each position.
Submit the completed registration form.

Coordination with IPGS

Await contact from an IPGS official to discuss your human resources needs.
Receive candidate resumes matching your specified requirements from IPGS.

Interview and Selection Process

Set up interviews with potential candidates. IPGS may assist in organizing these.
Evaluate candidates and select the most suitable individual for your vacancy.

Finalizing Employment

Extend a job offer to the chosen candidate.
Collaborate with IPGS on completing immigration-related steps if necessary.

Ongoing Employment and Support

Integrate the new hire into your staff and adhere to Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards.
Provide settlement assistance as needed, although accommodations are not required.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details worth knowing by the grant applicant:

The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills provides the support for employers, directly engaging them in the job matching process, thus eliminating the need for third-party recruiters or consultants.
Employers must ensure that all employment conditions adhere to Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards.
Additional financial support eligibility, such as wage subsidies, may depend on the employees' work permit statuses and employment conditions.
Employers are required to assist employees in obtaining permanent residency as part of the job matching effort.
Employers are expected, but not obliged, to assist employees with settlement processes such as finding accommodations and accessing local settlement services.
Hiring through this initiative must be for full-time, year-round positions for an indeterminate period.