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Employee/Applicant

Employer

Employee/Applicant

  • How can I apply for a position?
    You need to send us a resume by email. Resume should be sent as an attachment and a valid EMAIL address is required in the resume.
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  • How long does it normally take to process an application?
    Once you are considered for a position, a job offer is sent to HR Canada for approval and normally takes at least 16 weeks or more before a positive LMO (Labour Market Opinion) is issued "if all requirements in the application has been met".

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  • What happens next after the job offer is confirmed and how many more months before an applicant is granted a working visa?
    A copy of the Confirmed Offer of Employment is then sent to a CIC office overseas (applicants country of residence) and we in turn send a copy of all the documents to the applicant for visa application. It takes at least 4 months waiting period after submission of requirements to the CIC office before a decision is made by the visa office. If there are problems with the medical exam, it could take longer. On average, it takes at least 8 to 10 months for the whole process before the applicant is issued a working visa or permit.
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Employer

  • If I decide to use your service what requirements should be met?
    Evidence of recent efforts to recruit qualified Canadians/Permanent residents is required. Proof of local newspaper advertisements, copies of National Job bank postings or participation in Job fairs as a means to recruit Canadians or permanent residents is attached to the application. Employers should be willing to pay for round trip transportation for Foreign workers.  They should help/provide suitable accommodations. Employers should be willing to abide by the conditions set by the Provincial Labour Standards (ie., wages, OT pay, holiday pay and Termination of Employment other related benefits).

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  • What services are you willing to perform in my behalf if I decide to use your services?
    Basically, we assit you from start to finish during the application process. We complete the Application for Foregin Workers for you and make sure that you have compiled with all the necessary requirements set by Human Resources Canada. We do all the pre-screening and pre-qualifying of applicants for you. An extension of our service is to assist you in finding suitable accommodation for your foreign workers, if need be.
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  • What is the difference between hiring foreign workers and locals as far as labour standards is concerned and can the foreign worker work for another employer?
    You as an employer are obliged to abide by the standards set out in the relevant provincial labour standards act (just like when you hire a Canadian citizen and permanent resident) and must respect as to how wages are paid, how overtime is calculated, meal periods, statutory holidays, termination of employment and other benefits and recourse.
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