Bringing Foreign Workers to Canada: A Guide for Employers and HR Professionals
- Instructor
- Date
August 20 & 21, 2025 at 12:00pm-3:00pm EST
- Price
$300
- Duration
6 hours
- Format
SUMMARY
The Bringing Foreign Workers to Canada: A Guide for Employers and HR Professionals course is your comprehensive resource for navigating the complexities of hiring foreign talent. Taking place on August 20 & 21, 2025, this live and on-demand webinar equips employers and HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to confidently manage work permit applications, compliance requirements, and recruitment strategies. With expert guidance from Andrew Carvajal, this course ensures you’re prepared to bring global talent to Canada efficiently and effectively.
The instructor will discuss the intricacies of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the most common types of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications available. He will also explore many of the LMIA exemptions that exist under the the International Mobility Program (IMP), including Free Trade Agreements, Intra-Company Transfers, work permit extensions for permanent residence applicants, amongst others. The purpose of this course is for HR professionals to gain a firm understanding of the variety of work permit options available when deciding to recruit foreign labour and support them in their immigration process.
KEY BENEFITS
- Expert Guidance on Work Permits
- Streamlined Recruitment Strategies
- Compliance Confidence
- Practical Tools and Resources
Complete this course and gain the expertise to hire foreign workers confidently and efficiently. You’ll walk away with time-saving tools, reduced compliance worries, and a clear, actionable strategy for growing your workforce. Discover the confidence and resources needed to build a globally competitive team.
- Certificate of Completion
- Attendance at the live six hour webinar.
- Access to the course materials.
- Ability to watch the webinar until December 31, 2026.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Part 1: Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and LMIAs
- Determining the right LMIA stream
- LMIA advertising
- Mandatory content of LMIA advertisements
- Choosing the right recruitment platforms
- Documenting recruitment efforts
- LMIA application preparation
- Completing the LMIA online form
- Additional LMIA considerations
Part 2: The International Mobility Program (IMP)
- Intra-company transfers (ICTs)
- Free Trade Agreement Professionals and Technicians
- Francophone Mobility work permit
- International Experience Canada (IEC)
- Work permits for PNP provincial nominees and permanent residence applicants
- The online offer of employment and the IRCC Employer Portal
CPD CREDITS
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INSTRUCTOR
Meet Your Instructor: Andrew Carvajal
Andrew Carvajal is a seasoned immigration lawyer and Managing Lawyer at Carvajal Law in Toronto. With over a decade of experience, Andrew specializes in business and corporate immigration, permanent residence applications, and compliance with Canadian immigration laws. His expertise extends to representing individuals and corporations in administrative and professional discipline cases.
As an educator, Andrew has been an instructor in the Immigration Consulting program at Herzing College and a guest speaker at numerous professional seminars. He is also a published contributor to leading immigration and administrative law publications. With a background as a sociology professor and researcher at McGill University, Andrew brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical insights to his teaching.
Join Andrew in this course to gain actionable strategies and expert knowledge that will empower you to navigate the complexities of hiring foreign workers with confidence.
