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Pathway Job matching
Job matching for employers and qualified newcomers
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
This initiative connects employers with qualified newcomers to help fill full-time vacancies in Newfoundland and Labrador. It supports job matching, interviews, and next steps related to hiring and immigration.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2022
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers
- International graduates
- Spouses of international students
- Open work permit holders in Newfoundland and Labrador or elsewhere in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Third-party recruiters and consultants
- Employers seeking part-time or seasonal hiring through this initiative
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hiring through recruiters or consultants.
- Part-time or seasonal jobs.
- Temporary employment not offered on an indeterminate basis.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Activities funded
- Matching employers with qualified newcomers for vacant positions.
- Sharing candidate resumes with participating employers.
- Supporting interviews and hiring steps.
- Assisting with immigration-related next steps after a job offer.
How to apply
- Step 1: Register online
- Employers complete the Employer Registration Form.
- Individuals complete the Individual Registration Form.
- Step 2: Submit required information
- Employers provide details on vacancies and workforce needs.
- Individuals submit a resume, work permit, and occupation classification.
- Step 3: Department review and matching
- Department staff review the information and match candidates with employers.
- Step 4: Hiring follow-up
- Employers may receive candidate resumes and interview support.
- Employers make the final job offer and staff assist with next steps.
Documents Needed
- Completed online registration form
- Electronic copy of the work permit
- Resume
- Occupation classification / NOC code
Selection criteria
- Candidate fit with the employer’s workforce needs.
- Candidate eligibility to work in Canada.
- For regulated occupations, valid certification in the province.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants register online and are reviewed by department staff.
- Qualified candidates are matched to participating employers.
- Employers may receive resumes and interview support.
- The employer makes the final hiring decision and job offer.
- Department staff assist with next steps, including immigration-related processes.
Additional information
- There are no costs associated with registering.
- Employers must be directly engaged; third parties are not allowed.
- Department staff may help with interviews and next steps.
- Settlement assistance is expected for new hires.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pathway Job matching Program
What is the Pathway Job matching?
This initiative connects employers with qualified newcomers to help fill full-time vacancies in Newfoundland and Labrador. It supports job matching, interviews, and next steps related to hiring and immigration.
Who is eligible for the Pathway Job matching program?
To be eligible for the Pathway Job matching program, you must:
Full-time, year-round job
Employer registration required
Candidate eligible to work in Canada
Who can I contact for more information about the Pathway Job matching?
You can contact Population Growth and Skills (ACOA) by email at JobMatching@gov.nl.ca.
Where is the Pathway Job matching available?
The Pathway Job matching program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Pathway Job matching a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pathway Job matching is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Pathway Job matching?
Pathway Job matching is funded by Population Growth and Skills (ACOA)