Hiring Foreign Workers in Canada?
Check If You Qualify
Description
The employer center is built with the vision of connecting aspiring immigrants with Canadian employers. There are a lot of high skilled workers that have the desired skill set as well as decent level of language proficiency to work in the corporate sector in Canada. The challenge is mostly how to find these employers and connect with them. We at Stoic, try our best to connect employers with candidates who are already our clients in the immigration space, so they can hire resources at a cost effective range with the same amount of skill.
How Can We Add Value?
Apply for LMIA with Us
There is a lot of requirements and checks into hiring a foreign national in Canada by a Canadian Employer.
We assist you to apply for an Labour Market Impact Assessment(LMIA).
hire a Foreign National of Your Desired Skill
We connect you with potential candidates that has the desired skill set you are looking for and manage the process end to end.
Work with our pre vetted candidates to save your time and resources.
Help Immigrants in Their Permanent Residency
Candidates who are already in Canada or are abroad can be supported for their permanent residency. This helps you sign on an employee and for the candidate it works effectively to achieve a Permanent Residency. (*Contingent if they achieve enough points in the desired program)
types of Labour Market impact assessments?
- February 2021 - Application types and Processing times
| Application type | Average processing time |
|---|---|
| Global Talent Stream | 13 business days |
| Agricultural stream | 21 business days |
| Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program | 14 business days |
| Permanent residence stream | 21 business days |
| In-home caregivers | 15 business days |
| High-wage stream | 32 business days |
| Low-wage stream | 33 business days |
References: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/labour-market-impact-assessment-processing-times.html
low wage lmia
- Before you apply
- Determine if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment
- Verify if we will refuse to process your Labour Market Impact Assessment application
- Ensure you know about the Program requirements for low-wage positions
- Ensure you want to apply through the stream for low-wage positions. If after applying you decide you want to apply under a different stream, you will need to cancel your original application and reapply under the new stream. Processing fees are not refunded and cannot be transferred to your new application.
- Forms Required
Check the Service Canada Link:
https://catalogue.servicecanada.gc.ca/content/EForms/en/Detail.html?Form=EMP5627
References:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/high.html
high wage LMIA
- Before you apply
- Determine if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment
- Verify if we will refuse to process your Labour Market Impact Assessment application
- Ensure you know about the Program requirements for high-wage positions
- Ensure you want to apply through the stream for low-wage positions. If after applying you decide you want to apply under a different stream, you will need to cancel your original application and reapply under the new stream. Processing fees are not refunded and cannot be transferred to your new application.
- Forms Required
Check the Service Canada Link:
https://catalogue.servicecanada.gc.ca/content/EForms/en/Detail.html?Form=EMP5626
References:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/median-wage/low.html
wage rates by province
If you are offering a wage to a temporary foreign worker that is:
- at or above the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for high-wage positions
- below the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for low-wage positions
| Province/Territory | Median hourly wages prior to May 11, 2020 2018 wage | Median hourly wages as of May 11, 2020 2019 wage |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $26.67 | $27.28 |
| British Columbia | $23.98 | $25.00 |
| Manitoba | $21.00 | $21.60 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $20.12 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $23.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $34.00 | $34.36 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Nunavut | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| Ontario | $23.08 | $24.04 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.49 | $20.00 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $23.08 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.52 | $24.55 |
| Yukon | $30.00 | $30.00 |
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