This notice aims to advise all stakeholders and users of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) that there will be a major structural revision in 2021. The new NOC has been scheduled for release early next year.
The changes to the international labor market due to the COVID19 pandemic have also had an impact on Canadian jobs. In 2021, things have greatly changed and the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) saw several changes too. Formally known as Labor Market Opinion (LMO), LMIA is when a Canadian employer tries to hire a local Canadian for a job and is unable to find the right candidate.
The employer will issue an LMIA after advertising for the job role within Canada but without any luck. However, an LMIA can only be issued after making all possible efforts and proving that none of the local applicants were qualified enough. Receiving a positive LMIA letter from Social Development Canada is a confirmation that the employer can hire an international candidate.
The process is simple; the employer applies for the LMIA and waits for approval. Once the employer gets the approval, he or she can send a job offer letter for the right candidate. The candidate can then apply for a work permit. A work permit application must include the job offer letter, a copy of the LMIA and the LMIA number.
As mentioned before, there have been a handful of changes across all labor markets in the world, as well as in Canada. As for the LMIA process, all jobs are now divided into two categories:
LMIA request application fees have also been increased from $275 to $1000 per worker.
All employers must meet the requirements of the Transition Plan, which is part of the Schedule C form of the LMIA application. This is compulsory when the employer decides to hire a foreign candidate at a high wage. The transition plan typically represents a commitment from the employer indicating that he or she has agreed upon a certain occupation within the province of work.
Unlike the employment of high-wage workers, hiring low-wage workers does not require a transition plan. However, when applying for LMIA, there is a limit to the number of workers an employer can hire at the low-wage rates.
To meet the shortfall of workers and laborers in Canada, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows all employers to hire temporary foreign employees. Once the employer has been issued an LMIA, the duty to direct each worker towards obtaining a work permit falls on the employer alone.
Giving simple instructions for applying for a work permit for Canada is a good idea. Every worker must include a job offer letter, a copy of the LMIA and the LMIA issue number.
There is a way of hiring foreign workers without applying for LMIA. The International Mobility Program (IMP) allows employers to hire foreign workers easily. In case the employer wishes to hire without an LMIA, he or she will need:
Due to the impact of COVID19 and global lockdowns, Canada is experiencing a higher number of LMIA applications in 2021. This can result in longer processing times and possible delays but the applications are being processed.
The list below displays recent processing times per LMIA stream. This is to provide an overview of the estimated timeline of each application:
|
Type of Application |
Average Processing Time 2021 – 2022 |
|
Global Talent Stream |
8 business days |
|
Agricultural Stream |
13 business days |
|
Seasonal Agricultural Program |
7 business days |
|
Permanent Residence Stream |
17 business days |
|
In-Home Caregivers |
13 business days |
|
High-Wage Stream |
33 business days |
|
Low-Wage Stream |
29 business days |
When an employer gets LMIA approval, a copy of the letter along with Annex A is sent to the foreign worker. The foreign worker will then apply for a work permit under the aforementioned application types. The processing time starts on the day an application has been submitted.
For an employer who is simply looking for the right talent to fill a position in his or her business, the LMIA application can often be overwhelming. We at GreenTech Resources have been helping our clients to speed up the process of hiring the right candidate.
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The Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) regularly searches the IRCC’s Express Entry pool to find candidates who may meet the criteria of one of Saskatchewan’s Express Entry immigration streams. The SINP collects individuals from the Express Entry Pool to personally invite them to live and work in Saskatchewan.
Through the SINP, Saskatchewan:
Latest Saskatchewan PNP Draws 2021 (SINP):
| Date of Invitations to Apply | Category | Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate to Apply | Total Candidates Invited to Apply |
| September 8, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 66 | 212 |
| September 8, 2021 | Express Entry | 66 | 316 |
| August 19, 2021 | Occupations In-Demand | 70 | 335 |
| August 19, 2021 | Express Entry | 71 | 161 |
| July 21, 2021 | Occupations In-Demand | 77 | 196 |
| July 21, 2021 | Express Entry | 77 | 84 |
| July 8, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 80 | 196 |
| July 8, 2021 | Express Entry | 80 | 99 |
| June 15, 2021 | Occupations In-Demand | 82 | 152 |
| June15, 2021 | Express Entry | 82 | 103 |
| May 25, 2021 | Occupations In-Demand | 65 | 269 |
| May 6, 2021 | Express Entry | 70 | 136 |
| May 6, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 70 | 123 |
| April 22, 2021 | Express Entry | 70 | 130 |
| April 22, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 70 | 139 |
| April 8, 2021 | Express Entry | 70 | 146 |
| April 8, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 70 | 133 |
| March 24, 2021 | Express Entry | 70 | 183 |
| March 24, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 70 | 235 |
| March 11, 2021 | Express Entry | 71 | 72 |
| March 11, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 71 | 176 |
| February 25, 2021 | Express Entry | 70 | 299 |
| February 11, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 72 | 197 |
| February 11, 2021 | Express Entry | 72 | 344 |
| January 21, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 77 | 313 |
| January 21, 2021 | Express Entry | 77 | 189 |
| January 7, 2021 | Occupation In-Demand | 71 | 237 |
| January 7, 2021 | Express Entry | 71 | 148 |
| December 17, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 71 | 386 |
| December 17, 2020 | Express Entry | 71 | 190 |
| December 1, 2020 | Occupation In-Demand` | 74 | 426 |
| December 1, 2020 | Express Entry | 74 | 138 |
| November 19, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 80 | 337 |
| November 19, 2020 | Express Entry | 78 | 214 |
| November 3, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 262 |
| November 3, 2020 | Express Entry | 68 | 272 |
| October 27, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 78 | 278 |
| October 27, 2020 | Express Entry | 69 | 340 |
| September 24, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 82 | 257 |
| September 24, 2020 | Express Entry | 82 | 278 |
| September 15, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 166 |
| September 15, 2020 | Express entry | 68 | 455 |
| August 26, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 570 |
| August 14, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 247 |
| August 14, 2020 | Express Entry | 69 | 286 |
| July 29, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 70 | 248 |
| July 29, 2020 | Express Entry | 70 | 254 |
| May 28, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 78 | 125 |
| May 28, 2020 | Express Entry | 78 | 127 |
| March 26, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 75 | 205 |
| February 27, 2020 | Express Entry | 69 | 301 |
| February 27, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 275 |
| February 13, 2020 | Express Entry | 70 | 277 |
| February 13, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 70 | 369 |
| January 13, 2020 | Express Entry | 69 | 125 |
| January 13, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 109 |
| January 9, 2020 | Express Entry | 69 | 142 |
| January 9, 2020 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 166 |
| December 20, 2019 | Express Entry | 69 | 304 |
| December 20, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 291 |
| November 28, 2019 | Express Entry | 69 | 200 |
| November 28, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 260 |
| November 12, 2019 | Express Entry | 69 | 303 |
| November 12, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 222 |
| October 31, 2019 | Express Entry | 68 | 627 |
| October 31, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 231 |
| October 24, 2019 | Express Entry | 69 | 372 |
| October 24, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 550 |
| October 17, 2019 | Express Entry | 67 | 986 |
| October 8, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 69 | 328 |
| October 8, 2019 | Express Entry | 69 | 231 |
| October 2, 2019 | Occupations In-Demand | 68 | 214 |
Source: VisaPlace
On October 31, Saskatchewan conducted another draw for its provincial nomination. This is the 11th draw since September 25, and more than 4500 invitations have been issued. The SINP issued 858 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates using the EOI system.
EOI serves as ‘pre-application’ in SINP. Candidates have to answer questions based on work experience, education, and proficiency in English or French, etc. The candidates are given a score out of 100 based on their answers. One has to score a minimum of 60 to qualify. The candidates are then ranked based on their scores.
The candidates were chosen from the federal Express Entry system and Saskatchewan’s Occupation In-Demand sub-category. Neither of these requires the candidate to have a job offer.
The minimum cut-off score for Express Entry candidates for this draw was 68 points. The Express Entry candidates who received an invitation for SINP received an extra 600 points in their CRS score. It will increase their probability of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the next Federal draw. Express Entry consists of the following three categories:
• Federal Skilled Worker Class
• Federal Skilled Trades Class
• Canadian Experience Class
In mid-September, SINP changed to an Excluded Occupations List making the number of eligible occupations to more than 200. The candidates who received an invite through the Occupations In-Demand sub-category will be able to apply for Canadian PR directly through SINP.
Despite the pandemic, 76% of Canadian employees and business owners say their company is growing. In fact, 20% say their business is growing more than expected. The industries expected to see the most growth in 2021 and beyond are those that connect us and care for us. We’re talking about technology, health care, and retail trade.
Technological advancements drove growth for software developers
The growth of the technology industry isn’t a surprise, given Canada’s history of technological investments. Canada boasts the world’s highest-educated workforce and is home to more than 2.8 million STEM graduates. With more than 41,000 tech companies across the country, Canada is the sixth most represented country in terms of developer talent.
39% of survey respondents in the software development field said that new technology is driving change and growth for their industry. And what’s more, they believe it will continue to do so over the next decade. 82% of workers in this industry say their company is growing.
This optimism is reflected in Canada’s overall projections for job and sector growth. The Canadian healthcare industry is working to double the number of health and bioscience firms by 2025. Likewise, technology-related jobs are expected to grow between 15% and 22% by 2027, while retail is predicted to increase jobs by about 20% by 2028.
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The three-year agri-food pilot program aims is another interesting category introduced by the government to fill labour shortages in certain industries. These are particularly in the meat processing and mushroom production sectors within the agri-food. The agriculture and agri-food industry are an important contributor to Canada’s economic growth and balance that has been creating many critical jobs in Canada.
With this program the government is looking to help the agri-food sector bring in full-time, non-seasonal foreign workers needed to fill growing labour gaps.
This new pilot aims to attract and retain workers by providing them with an opportunity to become permanent residents following an initial two-year stint on a temporary work permit, instead of having to renew their work permits repeatedly.
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Every year a maximum of 2,750 principal applicants, excluding family members, will be accepted under this program. This represents a total of approximately 16,500 possible new permanent residents over the three-year duration of the pilot. There are specific occupations in the agriculture sector that qualify under this pilot. The occupations and industries eligible under the pilot include:
The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot will test a new, industry-specific approach to help address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector, particularly in meat
processing and mushroom production. The sector has been experiencing skilled labour shortage for a long time. While immigration in the agricultural sector is largely based on seasonal workers, this pilot aims to enhance the benefits of economic immigration to the agri-food sector by testing a new pathway to permanent residence. This program is a completely different initiative from the seasonal worker program which is designed to run for less than a year for low-skilled candidates for varied roles.
While immigration in the agricultural sector is largely based on seasonal workers, this pilot aims to enhance the benefits of economic immigration to the agri-food sector by testing a new pathway to permanent residence. This program is a completely different initiative from the seasonal worker program which is designed to run for less than a year for low-skilled candidates for varied roles.
The pilot will seek to attract experienced, non-seasonal workers who can economically establish in Canada, and who support the ongoing labour needs of the agri-food sector.
Overall, the pilot will focus on attracting professionals like retail butchers, industrial butchers, food processing labourers, harvesting labourers, general farm workers, and farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers.
Settlement Funds – It is imperative to note that the program have enough money to support yourself and your family members upon settlement in Canada.
Those already working in Canada with a valid work permit are not required to provide proof of funds.
The Agri-Food Pilot helps address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector therefore a candidate with similar background related to the specific NOC code
under which they qualify may apply for this program.
The Agri-food pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and occupations. It will run until May 2023 until any changes apply.
On April 14th, IRCC announced six new immigration pathways to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy. This is big news for all the foreign nationals who are currently living and working in Canada and contributing effectively to the Canadian economy in an uncertain time like this. This means all the special public policies will grant permanent status to temporary workers and international graduates who are already in Canada and who possess the skills and experience we need to fight the pandemic and accelerate our economic recovery.
The six new immigration pathways for the permanent residency is focused on candidates within Canada. The pathways are below–
1. International students with with a job offer and minimum language score of CLB 5.
2. Essential workers in healthcare sector also go through the minimum language requirements
3. Essential workers in other sectors must have a valid job offer and meet minimum language CLB 4.
4. Francophone international students
5. Francophone essential workers in health sector
6. Francophone essential workers in other occupations.
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The pandemic has highlighted the contribution of foreign nationals in Canada, across all sectors and skill levels. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased need to ensure that Canada has the necessary workforce to support the physical health and wellbeing of individuals, as well as the economic recovery. The public policy targets foreign nationals with at least one year of work experience in Canada in an essential occupation, in recognition of their economic contribution and in acknowledgement of the ongoing need that Canada has for these professionals.
1. Inside Canada- An aspiring applicant must be in Canada at the time of submission
2. Education Timeline – Must Have completed, prior to the date on which the application for permanent residence is received and no earlier than January 2017.
3. Graduate Eligibility – Must have a degree (Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate) which must be a degree issued on completion of a program of at least 8 months in duration OR one or more Diploma with a combined duration of 16 months or more.
4. Worker Eligibility – Should be employed in Canada with a valid permit or authorization to work pursuant to the Act and Regulations at the time the application for permanent residence is received and must not be self-employed, unless working as a medical doctor
5. Family Members – It is a requirement for the applicant to reside in Canada, however any family member who are residing overseas during
the time of submission (spouse, dependant children or common law partner) can be included in the application.
6. Intended Province – In order to qualify for this program, the applicant must intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
It is important for the applicant to be in possession of all required documentation for the application process. IRCC will start to accept applications from May 6, 2021 and will end on November 5, 2021 or once 40,000 applications have been received, whichever comes first.Greentech Team is here to work with you on a personal level to understand and meet your needs.
Canada foreign worker recruitment is at its peak level as the requirements are high these days. Canada is immigrant depended and one should know that clearly. Canada’s economy is driven by its immigration level plan. Despite the pandemic situation Canada never stops accepting applications for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, Work permit, Study permit, etc.
1. Visitor visa holders are getting more time to apply for a new closed work permit as IRCC to facilitate them with work permit extension where they can find a new employer-specific work permit for them.
2. Post-graduate work permit holders to get an extra 18 months extension in their open work permit. Those who study online and about to complete 100% course are also applicable for the PGWP.
3. Business visitors can work without a work permit under the international mobility program
4. Short-term students in a foreign health care program can also work without a work permit under the international mobility program. Soon various provinces like Saskatchewan, Alberta are coming with a new policy to increase the immigrant density.
Canada is well known for its jobs which leads to Permanent Residency. Unlike other first-world countries, Canada’s economy is completely dependent upon its immigration policies. So we can see there was a significant drop in the Canadian job market.
Now the situation is under control and employers are looking for candidates. With new immigration levels plan 2021-2023 we’re heading towards the recovery.
Canada Job Bank is full of jobs and candidates are limited. So those who are interested in settle down in Canada, please follow the initial procedure before you get connected.
Follow these 5 steps:
Prepare your mind to work in Canada
Working in Canada for a newcomer is always difficult because of the low temperature. Some provinces like Saskatchewan get -30 sometimes. So one must set his/her mind in that way but the thing is most of the time you don’t have to face this low-temperature situation because you will find all the facilities to overcome cold.
Always be ready with your International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam score and Educational credential assessment (ECA).
Gather information about LMIA job and non-LMIA jobs
One must know about Labour Market Impact Assessment(LMIA) and why it’s important.
Find LMIA jobs from verified job portals like
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
https://www.ciccanadajobs.com/
One must apply for a work permit to work in Canada. There are two types of work permit
i. Open work permit: International students, Spouses of PR holders or Work permit holders are eligible for this work permit. According to this work permit, one can work for any employer.
ii. Closed work permit: All most all foreign workers who are looking to work in Canada must apply for this work permit and they need to ask their employer to apply for the LMIA to hire them. Yes, this permit is employer-specific where one can work for a particular employer till the end. They can change the employer with some specific cases where the reason should be good.
Find a certified foreign worker recruiter to help you
Always remember if you’re outside of Canada and looking to get an opportunity better go for the certified foreign worker recruiter. You may find various consultancies with a job offer in hand but always check the bellow details
a. The job offer letter must mention the LMIA number.
b. The work permit must mention company details and one should verify it here https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/research/directoriescanadiancompanies.html
If you are looking to work in Canada temporarily, then one of the best methods would be to check if you are a resident of an IEC participant country. The Canadian Government allows passport holders of the International Experience Canada or IEC participant countries to get work permits to stay and work in Canada for specified time limits. Depending upon the permit you have applied for and your requirement, you will be granted a particular permit type. Usually, this work permit should correspond to an ongoing degree that you are pursuing with an institute in Canada or your country. Some of the essential features of the IEC, especially for the year 2021, are as follows:
When you apply for a working holiday in Canada, it is first necessary to check if your country falls under the list of IEC participants and only then can you apply for a work permit. Additionally, the work holiday quota under which you apply will also depend your country of origin. For example, if you are an Australian passport holder, you have an unlimited quota for a work holiday. So you can be assured that the chances of your application for a work permit to be granted with or without a job offer is higher compared to similar applications from candidates of other countries. But if you have Costa Rican passport, then your work holiday quota is eighty. Hence, it is necessary to check with your embassy and your college regarding the pool and the work permit. You must also ensure that you make it to the pool in the first round of selection, and you do not have to wait for the next IEC season.
The IEC recruitment occurs under two categories, viz. ‘Young Professionals’ and ‘International Co-op’. The two classes are designed to attract not just two age-group of candidates but also two levels of graduate students. For example, the Young Professionals category is for students who are in their post-secondary years. For such students, gaining professional experience can prove helpful in their careers and can even help them earn some money early only in their educational career. However, the only requirement that the students have to fulfill is that they should be enrolled in an institute in Canada. Similarly, International Co-op Internship is designed for the students enrolled in institutes in their respective countries of citizenship but want to work as interns in Canada. If you apply under International Co-op Internship, then all you have to show is a signed letter of a contract to work as an intern in a firm in Canada. This category is designed to help you gain the job experience you require to progress in your career.
Given the condition in 2021, the Canadian Government has put forth certain travel restrictions even on IEC candidates. These restrictions, however, are being relaxed to a certain extent if you have proper work permits. If you are already working in Canada on a work holiday permit, you can continue working there till the permit expires. However, it would be best to stay in touch with your embassy if the Canadian Government brings in any new travel restrictions. As per the latest information, only individuals with the proper work permit and who have stayed in quarantine for the requisite amount of time can join work.
Thus, even in the year, 2021 candidates from IEC participant nations can continue to work in Canada, but they have to keep in mind that they follow the necessary protocols.
An immigrant owns almost one in every three businesses in Canada, shares federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino. They create jobs for sizable Canadians, making them self-reliant and adding to the country’s economy. The prevalent pandemic situation has created the need to rethink ways to attract immigrants so that economic recovery Canada roadmap can be chalked out with added conviction.
Recently, the country has devised an immigration plan aimed to bring about 1.2 million permanent residents to the country by 2024. This plan is believed to be an effective driver of the country’s economic growth.
However, accomplishing this plan is not going to be a cakewalk. The officials face the challenge of verifying the authenticity of foreign nationals’ credentials to begin with. Further, creating a welcoming atmosphere for the immigrants is a burning issue to address for Canada that is going the hardships like:
Canada’s immigration plan is expected to infuse new energy into the country’s economy. The sectors like real estate, education, transport that form the backbone of any country’s economy will be the prime focus of improvement in Canada too.
Canada has always been a preferred destination for education. All Canadian universities are reeling under the impact of Covid-19. They also look up to the Government and its immigration policies to encourage people to study in Canada.
Another factor to consider will be the gap in education and job availability. The concerning stereotype of highly educated foreign nationals working as cab drivers for survival needs immediate addressing. The authorities are serious about revaluation of foreign accreditations and contemplating the points like giving the educated people the well-deserved Canada jobs.Immigrants do bring along healthy competition, and to keep it healthy, ample job opportunities should be rolled out. Authorities claim that there is no dearth of opportunities, it is just that perspective needs to be molded to make it more accommodating towards immigrants.
Canada Travel Restrictions
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, travel to Canada is restricted as of now. From this month onwards, the people eligible to enter Canada need to furnish their details in ArriveCan app and show the app receipt. Also, they must share their quarantine plan unless they are exempted from the same.
To conclude,
For the country to be back in action, Canadian immigrants’ contribution is not ignorable. But, to encourage easy implementation of a new immigration plan, the authorities need to develop solutions for all possible problems that have been existent for a long. The new ones popping up due to changed conditions need a proper address plan too. Keep watching Canada Immigration News for the latest updates on study, career opportunities, and traveling in Canada.