Newcomers to Canada

Newcomers to Canada

Act Local. Think Global.

As an employer, you want to hire the right person for the job. So, if you aren’t finding the staff you need, it may be time to broaden your horizons.

There’s a world of talent out there! Newcomers to Canada are often educated and skilled—even if it’s in a different profession.

Not only do newcomers have foreign-language skills, they also bring a fresh perspective and valuable insight into attracting and serving customers from other parts of the world.

Because they are willing to make enormous changes in their lives—like leaving their home country and embarking on the unknown—newcomers tend to be very motivated, adaptable and willing to try new things. There is also evidence that, if given a chance, they are more loyal to an employer.

Most importantly, as Canada becomes more culturally diverse, employees who come from outside Canada can help you provide more inclusive service—and that’s good for business.

In this section you’ll find links and information on

• what you need to know to hire someone who is not a landed immigrant or a Canadian citizen;
• how to assess and evaluate the education, skills and experience of foreign-trained workers;
• how to hire under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This government program and others are specifically designed to make it easier and faster for employers to hire foreign workers.
• how to recruit recent and potential newcomers to Canada (and why it’s worth the effort).