Temporary Workers
Unless you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
in order to work in Canada you must hold a valid employment
authorization (EA). In 1998, the Canadian Government issued
about 173,000 employment authorizations. The federal government
is committed to helping employers create job opportunities
for Canadians. In addition to domestic efforts, this sometimes
involves supporting the entry into Canada of foreign workers
needed by employers to temporarily meet labour market shortages
they are otherwise unable to fill. Working with Human Resources
Development Canada (HRDC), Citizenship and Immigration Canada
(CIC) is redesigning the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW)
Program to facilitate the entry of foreign workers who have
obtained an offer of employment in Canada. Except for specific
situations (e.g. spouses of foreign students; refugee claimants
awaiting determination of their claims), the foreign worker
must have a job offer to temporarily work in Canada before
he or she can apply for an employment authorization. The
federal government does not help place foreign workers hoping
to find a job in Canada.
Fill out the Foreign worker Assessment Form or contact
us by email in order to
find out how we can assist you.
Online Assessment Form for Foreign Workers: .......... 
Resume Editing Service: ...........................................
Links to Canadian job websites: ................................
Some Common Questions:
- What kind of salary can I expect?
- Do I need to speak a foreign language?
- How do I get a work visa? Is this difficult to do?
- Can I bring my family?
- If I accept an overseas position, how long am I expected to
stay?
What
kind of salary can I expect?
Salaries are based on experience that is relevant to the position,
educational background and overall breadth and depth of technical
knowledge. In addition, current individual compensation is examined
and compared to the cost of living in the region you are considering.
Our goal is to offer compensation packages (inclusive of salary
and benefits) which will allow an individual to maintain their
quality of life standards.
Do
I need to speak a foreign language?
Any qualified candidates should communicate fluently in English
with their future colleagues.
How
do I get a work visa? Is this difficult to do?
We will make sure you obtain and maintain the appropriate work
visas. The documents required vary by country therefore we will
advise you of the requirements before the process begins. If
required, visas will be provided for your family.
Can
I bring my family?
Yes. We will provide appropriate visas for your family as well
as information on schools, spousal job opportunities and child
care.
If
I accept an overseas position, how long am I expected to stay?
Employers realize if someone is relocating overseas, they are
not willing to make a lifelong commitment. For permanent positions,
a 2-3 year commitment is expected. For consulting positions,
the length of commitment varies but is typically 1 year.
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