About this Event
Note: This event consists of the same speakers, participating organizations and agenda as the information session taking place on the 3rd - as space is limited, please only register for one event.
Have a great job applicant but they can't work in Canada? In a sector needing to hire foreign talent to address your labour needs? Want to get connected with all the organizations that provide FREE services to support employers in hiring foreign talent?
This is the event for you, and it's all for free!
Join this TWO PART event:
-PART ONE: The first 1.5 hours will feature presentations on how to hire and retain foreign talent and what options exist at the federal and provincial level. This portion will discuss basic immigration concepts, work permit pathways, permanent residence, and settlement supports.
-PART TWO: The last 1.5 hours will feature a short employer testimonial and time for you to meet one-on-one with representatives for the following organisations:
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI)
- Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Nova Scotia (CPHR NS)
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - LMIA/TFWP Experts
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - EI + SIN number Experts
- EduNova - Study and Stay Nova Scotia
- Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)
- Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDENE)
- Nova Scotia Works (NS Works) / Opportunities Place / YMCA
- Halifax Partnership
- Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC)
- Atlantic Canada Oppertunities Agency - Business Information Services
- Clean Foundation - Wage Subsidy + Ingidenous Pools of Talent Experts
- Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): Is the federal department that processes temporary and permanent resident applications. IRCC has a team of Outreach Officers that provide assistance to employers navigating how they can hire foreign talent. This team can be accessed at: [email protected]
LSI: The Immigration and Population Growth branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration manages a variety of programs that support and promote immigration to Nova Scotia. In additional to immigration programs, LSI has a team of Navigators located throughout the province who assist employers and potential immigrants with any questions they might have about provincial immigration programs and pathways. This team can be accessed at: [email protected]
ISANS: ISANS is the leading immigrant settlement service agency in Atlantic Canada, serving 10,000+ clients annually in 104 communities across Nova Scotia, through many kinds of services—language, settlement, community integration, business development, and employment—both in person and online. Meet with potential employees through unique programs only accessible to ISANS clients. ISANS will help match your business with job-ready candidates to fast-track your next hire. This team can be accessed at: [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
IRCC Halifax - Citizenship Ceremony Room, 1741 Brunswick St, Suite B110, Halifax, Canada
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