Hiring a Permanent Resident
According to Statistics Canada, 5% of Nova Scotia’s population is made up of foreign-born persons. This marks the largest percentage of immigrants in Atlantic Canada and a significant part of the talent pool.
A permanent resident is an immigrant that already lives in Canada and has a Permanent Resident (“PR”) Card that gives them the same working rights as Canadian citizens. There is no special process or paperwork needed to hire these individuals, so the challenge lies in appealing to these candidates (many of whom are ready and willing to work), evaluating them fairly, and preparing your workplace for the transition.
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council has produced a guide to hiring immigrants in Atlantic Canada. It includes information to help guide you through the process, including recruitment and selection, obtaining authorization to work in Canada, and integrating a new international worker into your workforce.
A permanent resident is an immigrant that already lives in Canada and has a Permanent Resident (“PR”) Card that gives them the same working rights as Canadian citizens. There is no special process or paperwork needed to hire these individuals, so the challenge lies in appealing to these candidates (many of whom are ready and willing to work), evaluating them fairly, and preparing your workplace for the transition.
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council has produced a guide to hiring immigrants in Atlantic Canada. It includes information to help guide you through the process, including recruitment and selection, obtaining authorization to work in Canada, and integrating a new international worker into your workforce.
