Hiring Foreign Workers: Key Steps to Hiring Foreign Workers
Understanding the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
To hire a foreign worker, most employers must apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This document shows that you’ve made reasonable efforts to hire locally but were unable to find a suitable candidate.
The LMIA process involves:
- Posting the job publicly to demonstrate recruitment efforts
- Providing evidence of your efforts to hire locally
- Showing that hiring a foreign worker will not negatively impact Canada’s labour market
Labour Solutions Canada can guide you through this process, ensuring all requirements are met and your application is positioned for success.
Work Permits
Once the LMIA is approved, your candidate can apply for a work permit. This step allows them to legally work in Canada. Work permits vary depending on the job, the worker's qualifications, and their home country. We can help you understand the best pathway for your candidates to expedite the process.
Why Work With Us?
Labour Solutions Canada connects Western Canadian employers with skilled international workers through our niche job board WORK ABROAD CANADA. Our services include:
- Access to a database of pre-screened international candidates
- Guidance through the LMIA process and work permit applications
- Ongoing support to help you and your employees succeed
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We offer a free 30-minute consultation to answer your questions and help you get started. Whether you’re hiring for a seasonal role in agriculture or a permanent trades position, we’ll walk you through the next steps and tailor our support to meet your needs.
Ready to fill your workforce gaps with skilled, reliable workers? Contact us today and let’s build your team together.