Information on Hiring Foreign Workers
Every year, Canadian employers hire thousands of foreign workers to help address skill and labour shortages.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) work to ensure that foreign workers will support economic growth in Canada and help create job opportunities for all Canadians.
Information for Employers
- Find out what you, as an employer, must do if you plan to hire a foreign worker in Canada
Note : Please be aware that there are also specific processes for employers planning to hire foreign workers in a number of industry sectors and occupations with special requirements.
- Find out what you, as an employer, must do if you are interested in hiring skilled workers and supporting their permanent immigration to Canada.
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To obtain a copy of any of our foreign worker application forms, please visit our Forms webpage or contact any of our HRSDC Foreign Worker Offices .