Why Hire International Workers?
Access global talent to fill critical skills gaps
Address Labour Shortages
Fill positions when qualified Canadian workers are unavailable
Access Specialized Skills
Recruit workers with niche expertise not readily available locally
Business Growth
Scale operations with reliable, skilled workforce
Diversity Benefits
International perspectives and cultural diversity strengthen teams
Retention Advantage
Many foreign workers pursue PR, leading to long-term employment
Competitive Edge
Access to global talent pool gives you market advantages
Our Employer Services
LMIA Applications
End-to-end Labour Market Impact Assessment preparation and submission with high approval rates.
Recruitment Strategies
Guidance on compliant recruitment efforts and advertising requirements for LMIA applications.
Wage Determination
Analysis of prevailing wage rates to ensure compliance with federal and provincial requirements.
Compliance Support
Ongoing guidance on employer obligations, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
Work Permit Support
Coordination of work permit applications for hired foreign workers.
PNP Employer Streams
Support for provincial nominee programs with employer-driven streams like AAIP.
LMIA Process for Employers
Step-by-step guidance through the LMIA application
Initial Assessment
We evaluate your business needs, the position, and determine LMIA requirements and likelihood of approval.
Recruitment Requirements
Conduct mandatory Canadian recruitment efforts with proper advertising for specified duration.
Wage Analysis
Determine prevailing wage for the position based on Job Bank data and ensure compliance.
Document Preparation
Compile comprehensive application package including business documents, job offer, transition plan (if high-wage).
LMIA Submission
Submit application to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) with processing fee.
Response to Requests
Address any additional information requests from ESDC promptly and thoroughly.
LMIA Decision
Receive positive or negative LMIA decision. If positive, provide LMIA number to foreign worker.
Work Permit Application
Support worker's work permit application using the positive LMIA.
Employer Obligations
What you need to know about hiring foreign workers
Before Hiring
- •Conduct genuine recruitment efforts
- •Pay for LMIA application fees
- •Determine and offer prevailing wage
- •Prepare transition plan (high-wage positions)
- •Ensure workplace safety standards
During Employment
- •Maintain conditions of employment
- •Pay wages as stated in LMIA/job offer
- •Keep records of recruitment efforts
- •Provide safe working conditions
- •Do not charge recruitment fees to worker
Compliance Requirements
- •Cooperate with inspections
- •Maintain employment for LMIA duration
- •Keep immigration documents on file
- •Report significant changes to ESDC
- •Adhere to cap on low-wage workers (20%)
After LMIA Approval
- •Provide LMIA number to worker
- •Support work permit application if needed
- •Keep copy of positive LMIA for 6 years
- •Report if foreign worker doesn't start work
- •Consider supporting PR applications
LMIA-Exempt Options
Some workers don't require an LMIA
Intra-Company Transfers
Specialized knowledge workers, executives, or managers being transferred to Canadian branch
CUSMA (USMCA)
US and Mexican professionals in specific occupations (accountants, engineers, scientists, etc.)
CETA
European Union professionals under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
International Experience Canada
Youth from participating countries on working holiday, co-op, or young professional streams
Significant Benefit
Workers providing significant economic, social, or cultural benefit to Canada