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Often, in order to qualify for a Work Permit, you must first obtain a labour
market opinion from Human Resources and Skills Development Development Canada (“HRSDC”),
that hiring you would not have a negative impact on the Canadian labour market.
Some of the factors which HRSDC will consider are:
- whether the work is likely to result in direct job creation or job
retention for Canadians;
- whether the work is likely to result in the creation or transfer of
skills and knowledge to Canadians;
- whether the work is likely to fill a labour shortage;
- whether the wages and working conditions offered are sufficient to
attract Canadians to do the job;
- whether the employer has made, or has agreed to make, reasonable efforts
to hire or train Canadians; and
- whether your employment is likely to adversely affect the settlement of
any labour dispute in progress or the employment of any person involved in
the dispute.
The process usually takes several weeks, and practices will vary at different
HRSDC offices across the country. Once we have the HRSDC approval for your job
offer, you will need to apply for a Work Permit at a Canadian Immigration
office.
Often, HRSDC will review the advertising and recruitment efforts that you have
made in Canada, although this is not always necessary, depending upon the
position.
At Lowe & Company, we have processed HRSDC Work Permits for clients across
Canada in many different sectors, including Biotech, IT, Restaurants,
Universities, Nutraceutical, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Professional
service firms. We have also assisted clients appeal refusals of their HRSDC
applications.
The information on CanadaVisaLaw.com’s Web Site has been prepared so you may learn more about the services we offer.
These materials do not constitute legal advice, and are not intended to provide specific advice about your particular situation.
Because the law constantly changes and is subject to varying interpretations, we urge you to contact us regarding any specific
problem you may have, and we advise you not to take, or refrain from taking, any action based upon materials in this Web
Site without consulting legal counsel.
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