Summary of the Work Permit

The Canadian government aims to boost the French-speaking population outside Quebec, making it easier to hire Francophone workers. Although it may sound like the work permit prioritizes French, the workers are proficient in English for their job duties.

• Workers typically arrive within 6 months (if you need in Canada workers please let us know)
• You can hire for any position (except primary agriculture occupations) and there is no limit how many workers you can hire.
• Say goodbye to the lengthy, costly LMIA process. No median wage requirements; minimum salaries are acceptable.
• Giving a job offer to 1 worker takes around 1 hour and the only cost is 230 CAD government fee
• Expect workers to commit for 1-2 years
• Find more details about this work permit on the government website here

Problem 1

Local Employees

• Retaining local employees long-term can be challenging, often due to salary concerns.
• Local employees have various job options to explore.

Problem 2

Foreign Workers

Hiring foreign workers is usually a great option for employers, because the workers have to work for the same employer for the duration of the work contract. But the traditional way of hiring foreign workers (LMIA) is a painful process, you have to prove to the government you were not able to find local employees, takes a long time, involves big costs, you must pay foreign workers the median wage.

Solution – Introducing a Government-Supported Work Permit

The summary and the purpose of the program.

This program is called Francophone Mobility and the purpose of it is to increase French-speaking people outside Quebec. In short, if a Canadian employer wants to hire a French-speaking foreign worker, it is allowed to avoid the traditional foreign worker recruitment process (LMIA). Because it is in the interest of the government of Canada to have more francophone people outside Quebec. The work language does not have to be in French.

Which Employers Are Eligible? What Are My Commitments as an Employer?

Any size Canadian business located outside Quebec is eligible to use this program to meet its employee demands. There is no specific commitment from your side as an employer.

Advantages and Features of This Program

• Hire as if hiring locals; no immigration concerns.
• Forget the words like immigration, foreign workers, government approval, etc. The employees hired through this program are not considered a threat to the Canadian labor market.
• Visa approval rate is almost 100%
• The Canadian government supports this program, so applicants are given priority.
• Fast employee arrival – Usually your employees will arrive in Canada within 6 months or earlier
• Reduce your costs, no prevailing wage requirement – Unlike other foreign worker programs, you are allowed to pay minimum salaries.
• No limit on the number of employees you can hire – Feel free to hire as many employees as your business needs.
• Have long-term employees – Workers receive employer-specific work permits. They have to work for the same employer for the duration of the work contract. This is a great opportunity for any business to have long-term employees.

Costs

• Government fees: Only 230 CAD per employee for creating a job offer number (refundable if the work permit is not approved or withdrawn)
• Recruitment fees – Competitive rates due to the simplified process

Hiring Process

1. Selection – Share your hiring needs, and we’ll find suitable candidates.
2. Offer of employment and visa application – Allocate about 1 hour to provide job offers and paperwork; we’ll handle the rest.
3. Arrival of employees – Expect employees within 6 months.

Interested in Hiring?

Please feel free to contact us via this link. We’re here to simplify your hiring process and help your business thrive.