Atlantic Immigration Program
Highlights
Hello,
We understand that finding the right talent can be challenging. The Atlantic Immigration Program is designed to help businesses like yours in Atlantic Canada. You can hire skilled international candidates for positions you haven't been able to fill locally. This means accessing a pool of talent from overseas or those already in Canada as temporary residents.
Here's why this program is a great fit for your business:
- No cost to become designated: You can become a designated employer without any fees, making it a cost-effective solution.
- Open to all sectors: Whether you're in tech, healthcare, or any other industry, this program is available to you.
- Long-term employment stability: By supporting candidates in becoming permanent residents, you ensure a stable workforce for your business.
Getting started is straightforward. Once designated, you can offer jobs to international graduates or skilled foreign workers. This not only fills your hard-to-find positions but also contributes to the growth and stability of your business. It's a simple process that opens up a world of opportunities for your company.
Warm regards,
AAA Advisory
Financing Details
Grant: The program provides non-repayable financial support to designated employers. This means you do not have to pay back the funds received under this initiative.
Eligible Expenses: The grant can be used towards the costs associated with the recruitment and hiring process of international graduates and skilled foreign workers. This includes expenses such as advertising the job position, interviewing candidates, and the administrative costs of processing applications.
Use of Funds Restrictions: The funds cannot be used for the salary of the employees or for operational costs unrelated to the recruitment and hiring of international candidates.
Fees: There are no application or processing fees associated with obtaining this grant. This makes it a cost-effective solution for your hiring needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications for Businesses:
Location Requirement:
- Must be located in one of Canada's Atlantic provinces:
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Must be located in one of Canada's Atlantic provinces:
Designation Requirement:
- Must become a designated organization by the provincial government of the Atlantic province where the candidate will be working.
- Each province has its own application process for designation.
Hiring Requirement:
- Must hire qualified international candidates for jobs that have not been filled locally.
- Candidates can be overseas or living in Canada as temporary residents.
Disqualifications for Businesses:
- Non-Atlantic Location:
- Businesses located outside the four Atlantic provinces are not eligible.
Description
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a great opportunity for your business if you're looking to hire skilled workers. You can hire qualified international candidates for roles you haven't been able to fill locally. This means you can bring in talent from overseas or those already in Canada as temporary residents.
To get started, you need to become a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador. There's no cost to become designated, and once you are, you can offer jobs to international graduates or skilled foreign workers. This helps you fill those hard-to-find positions with the right people.
The program is open to all sectors, so no matter what industry your business is in, you can benefit. There's no limit on the number of employees or revenue, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes. This program not only helps you find the right candidates but also supports them in becoming permanent residents, which can lead to long-term employment stability for your business.
Program Steps
Visit the provincial government website for the Atlantic province where your business is located (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador).
Complete the application to become a designated employer. This process is free of charge.
Prepare the necessary documentation for your application. You will need:
- A business registration document
- Proof of your business's operational status
- A description of the job positions you intend to fill
- Evidence of efforts made to hire locally (if applicable)
Submit your application to the provincial government. Ensure all documents are attached and complete.
Await confirmation of your designation status. This may take some time, so be patient.
Once designated, start the hiring process for qualified international candidates.
Make job offers to candidates who meet the program requirements.
Support your new hires in their transition to permanent residency, ensuring a stable workforce for your business.