Hiring immigrants- it's not as complicated as you think.

Over the past two years I have met with over 100 local employers educating them about the immigration process and the benefits of hiring immigrants.

During this time, I’ve experienced a common thread.  That some employers are hesitant to get involved with anything immigration-related because they believe the process is extremely complex.  However, after some discussion they often realize it is not as complicated as they had initially thought.

Immigration is something I hold close to my heart.  As an immigrant to Canada from Colombia I am well aware of the barriers that newcomers face, and the hesitations that employers have about getting involved in the process.   I feel a sense of fulfillment when I visit with an employer and I am able to provide clarity around some of the process.  I feel that I am doing my part for other newcomers who are coming to Canada in hopes of finding work, and my part for Canada as employers begin to recognize the benefits of hiring immigrants.In addition to the one-on-one sessions with employers, I also provide information sessions to groups. If you are in the manufacturing sector, there is an upcoming information session that may be of interest to you.

At this information session for manufacturers you will learn about:

• The immigration process with representatives from Citizenship and Immigration Canada Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
• The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• The process to obtain a work authorization
• The Provincial Nominee Program: Skilled Worker Stream
• The Provincial Nominee Program: International Graduate Stream
• And much more…

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Nova Scotia Office of Immigration,
1741 Brunswick Street, Suite 110A.

      
           
There is no cost to attend this event but please RSVP to cdean@greaterhalifax.com If you have specific questions that you would like to have answered by the presenters during the session, please send them by October 20th to Cindy (902) 490-6049 or email cdean@greaterhalifax.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Margie Casallas is a Coordinator for the Immigration Employer Support Program. This program is a Greater Halifax Partnership initiative that is part of the organizations talent strategy to shift attitudes about hiring newcomers and educate business owners on the benefits of hiring an immigrant. To book a on-on-one appointment with Margie: mcasallas@greaterhalifax.com or 490.7464