It is no more a news that Canada is one sure bet destination for citizens of other countries trying to migrate to a better country. Yet, many do not even know the essence why the Canadian government are allowing immigrants move to their country. The reason is simple. Immigrants are helping the country counter aging demographics and fuel economic growth. This makes foreign-born people make up about one-fifth of Canada’s population—one of the highest ratios for industrialized Western countries. Thus, Canada has built a reputation over the last half century of welcoming immigrants and valuing multiculturalism…
It is no more a news that Canada is one sure bet destination for citizens of other countries trying to migrate to a better country. Yet, many do not even know the essence why the Canadian government are allowing immigrants move to their country. The reason is simple. Immigrants are helping the country counter aging demographics and fuel economic growth. This makes foreign-born people make up about one-fifth of Canada’s population—one of the highest ratios for industrialized Western countries. Thus, Canada has built a reputation over the last half century of welcoming immigrants and valuing multiculturalism.
Canada Economic Growth
While Canada welcomes immigrants to help fill immediate job vacancies, its immigration policies are also meant to strengthen the country’s economic standing years and decades from now. Since Canada has a low birth rate, it is relying on immigration to drive the majority of its labour force growth.
More importantly, history informs us that Canada’s immigration calculus changed during the postwar period as refugees and others fled Europe, public attitudes toward outsiders softened, and economic growth demanded a larger workforce. In fact, Immigration has long played a vital role in Canada’s economy, providing a relatively young stream of workers. Immigrants have become increasingly important as the native-born labor force ages and the fertility rate remains low, at roughly 1.5 births per woman. However, Canada continues to suffer a shortage of skilled workers despite attempts to attract this category of immigrants. Today, immigrants account for nearly one-quarter of Canadian workers.
Immigration and its Benefits
In essence, Canada really runs its over 80 immigration programs for one major purpose which is to get as much skilled international workers to get adequately employed by Canadian employers. That is the underlying essence of Canadian Immigration. This brings us to the topic of today’s blog article. Without you or your family members being gainfully employed in Canada either before or after your relocation, your temporary or permanent residency defeats its purpose.
Logically, once you can satisfactorily get gainfully employed by a Canadian employer outside Canada, it can help speed up your migration to the country under any or almost every Canada immigration program. Getting a job inside Canada, will also allow you cater for your (plus your family’s) basic needs while also enjoying other resident’s benefits like having access to a safe and clean environment, a well-developed public transport system, healthcare, insurance, education, and good working conditions.Past Year’s Immigration Statistics
Canada welcomed roughly 340,000 new permanent residents in 2019, the highest number in more than a century. The greatest share of these new Canadian permanent residents came from India, and many were skilled professionals. In addition, Canada admitted about eight hundred thousand temporary workers and international students last year. The largest share of economic immigrants come through federal high-skilled worker programs. Many apply through a point system that gives preference to younger candidates with job offers and high levels of education, experience, and language proficiency (i.e., English and French). Every two weeks, the government invites top-ranking individuals to apply for permanent residency, an expensive and comprehensive process that includes language testing and biometric screening. Most applicants receive a decision within six months.
Temporary Residents and Their Job Opportunities
In addition, Canada has several temporary foreign worker programs intended to address industry-specific needs and support the country’s economic and cultural advancement. Officials granted roughly 340,000 short-term work permits to foreigners in 2018, including agricultural laborers, in-home caregivers, and highly skilled professionals.
The system is complex, but temporary workers generally come to Canada through one of two pathways. The International Mobility Program provides work visas to foreigners that fit broad criteria. Employers can hire them without considering Canadian applicants, though some permit holders have restrictions on where and what jobs they can work. Meanwhile, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows businesses that cannot find employees domestically to recruit internationally. All foreign workers receive labor protections, and officials inspect their workplaces to mitigate mistreatment.Getting a Job Offer from Overseas
The majority of people have to look for a job offer from a Canadian employer from where they are living right now. This is absolutely the hardest part of moving to Canada. And unfortunately there is no way of making it easier.
In most cases, a valid job offer must be supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The employer has to apply for one from Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada. If they get a positive LMIA, they must give you a copy and a written job offer.
Do You Need a Job Offer to Immigrate to Canada?
Some people actually don’t need a job offer to work in Canada. Those people can be divided into groups:
– professions that do not require a work permit
– “self-employed” occupations
– certain “skilled worker” occupations
– business owners and investors
– young people on “working holidays”
– intracompany transfers from certain countries
– spouses of temporary workers and students
– spouses/partners being sponsored for permanent residence
However if you are not in one of these groups, you need a job offer to work in Canada, even if your occupation is LMIA-exempt. If you are even slightly unsure as to whether or not you need a job offer, work permit or LMIA, you should assume that you probably do require one or both of them, or consult a professional.
There are a number of ways of getting a job offer from a Canadian employer while you are overseas.
Networking
The easiest way of getting a job offer from a Canadian employer is by networking: – Do you have relatives or friends in Canada?- Does anyone you know well have relatives or friends in Canada? – Can you make use of your fellow countrymen in Canada to get your foot in the door? Knowing the right people is unfortunately the easiest way of securing that job offer.
Travel/Migration Agencies
One of the best bets is to contact multiple recruiting agencies, particularly if you can find one or more focused on your profession. Employers are increasingly relying on external hiring companies, or “headhunters”, to find talent. There are many agencies that are oriented towards foreign workers but there are many more that are not. A.O.S Migration Agency can assist you get valid job offers in Canada.
Canvassing
You can always cold-call or cold-email employers who might be interested in hiring someone with your skills. Or you can look on employers’ websites for job postings as some employers see value in people who take initiative. If you are a great candidate, the employer may not care that you are overseas.
Online Resources
Job Bank
The easiest way – but probably the least likely to succeed – is to consult job sites online, as any Canadian would who is looking for a job.
Job Bank has long been the way Canadians find jobs online, as it is free for both employers and candidates to use. It is probably as close to an authoritative list of available jobs in Canada as you will be able to find online, however plenty of employers do not list their job on Job Bank, particularly if they are using a headhunter or a different online resource.
Linkedin
The social network geared towards professional networking also has job section. But even if you are not going to use LinkedIn to apply for a job, you should sign up and create a profile if you haven’t done so already. Many employers use LinkedIn as a way of vetting prospective clients so it would greatly help to any job application of yours if it is backed by a LinkedIn profile. Follow A.O.S Academy on LinkedIn.Indeed and other Job Sites
There are many other job sites in Canada; two of the most famous being Monster (be sure to use the Canadian site) and Workopolis. However, you might want to try Indeed instead (again, the Canadian site) as it compiles job listings from Monster, Workopolis and many other job sites, meaning that you only have to search in one place. There are many other online Canadian job sites, but if you use Indeed, you likely have all the major ones covered. Need any help on seeking jobs in Canada, contact us privately on +2348107714449. We await your call.