Newfoundland And Labrador Employers Can Recruit Foreign Workers Via Virtual Fairs

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Newfoundland And Labrador Employers Can Recruit Foreign Workers Via Virtual Fairs

A series of virtual Canada jobs fairs in Newfoundland and Labrador will help employers recruit more foreign workers to resolve on-going labour shortages.

“Newfoundland and Labrador employers with an interest in filling their staffing needs with workers from outside of Canada are encouraged to register for upcoming virtual immigration fairs starting in September,” notes Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills.

“These free virtual fairs will be held between Sept. 20, 2023 and March 27, 2024, starting with the East and South East Asia and Oceania regions.”

In the first seven months of this year, , the Rock, as the province is affectionately called, saw an immigration boom of 109.5 per cent compared to the same period last year, with 3,540 new permanent residents for that period.

That makes it the province with the fastest rate of immigration growth in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2022.

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The biggest difference for immigration on the Rock has been its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) which saw growth of 351.6 per cent in its number of new permanent residents in the first seven months of this year, or 1,850 more newcomers to the province during that period than for the comparable one last year.

And the Atlantic Canadian province is bullish on boosting that level of immigration even higher than it already is.

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“The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to continued sustained population growth,” notes its immigration department. “This commitment includes the goal of welcoming 5,100 newcomers annually by 2026.”

Here is a full schedule of upcoming virtual employment fairs.

Region Date Location time Newfoundland and Labrador Time (NDT)
East Asia, South East Asia, Oceania Sept. 20 8:00 p.m. Korea Standard Time 8:30 a.m.
Africa Oct. 25 6:00 p.m. West Africa Time 1:30 p.m.
Europe, Central Asia Nov. 16 7:00 p.m. Irish Standard Time 3:30 p.m.
Middle East, South Asia Jan. 24 6:00 p.m. Gulf Standard Time 11:30 a.m.
The Americas March 27 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time 8:30 p.m.

The province has already held an online information session for interested employers earlier this month, on Sept. 6, but any employers who missed it and are interested can still register online here and send any questions they might have to [email protected].

“Virtual fairs offer employers the ability to access an international talent pool to fill vacancies that cannot be filled locally,” notes Newfoundland immigration.

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“Employers may instantly connect with prospective international candidates, review resumes and schedule interviews. The fairs will focus on certain in-demand sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador, including healthcare, early childhood education, technology, hospitality and more.”

Are you an employer looking to hire foreign workers in Canada? Immigration.ca can help through its sister company, skilledworker.com. We provide a comprehensive recruitment package to help you identify and hire the best individuals from abroad. Contact us now.

International workers who want to fill positions in Canada can get work permits through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) or International Mobility Program (IMP) and, once they have acquired Canadian work experience, often apply for permanent residence here.

A popular immigration program for employers in Newfoundland and Labrador is the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

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It’s a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from Canadian institutions who want to work and live in any of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Foreign nationals hoping to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador can also apply under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Are you ready to live and work in Canada? Fill out our free evaluation form to find out if you are eligible.

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Immigrate To Canada As A Web Developer Or Programmer: All You Need To Know

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Immigrate To Canada As A Web Developer Or Programmer: All You Need To Know

A massive push to hire more web developers for Canada jobs was fuelled by a rush by companies to develop online retail operations during the COVID-9 pandemic and keep sales up as public health restrictions led to closures and social distancing.

“With increasing technology adoption, web developers are in demand to help businesses establish an online presence,” reports the human resources juggernaut Randstad.

“A web developer’s skills are also applicable to multiple web development jobs. Hence, there is potential for career growth in various sectors.”

With Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcing earlier this year that Canada’s Express Entry system will begin targeting 82 jobs in healthcare, technology, trades, transport and agriculture this summer – including web developer and programmer – foreign nationals hoping to immigrate to Canada are now looking at a new opportunity to immigrate to Canada.

Under the changes announced at the end of May, the Express Entry streams, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as parts of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) will now be more responsive to labour market needs.

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The flagship Express Entry selection system has previously only conducted draws based on immigration programs, not by targeting specific occupations.

Ottawa is hoping these occupation-targeted Express Entry draws will help the country tackle its severe labour shortages.

“Everywhere I go, I’ve heard loud and clear from employers across the country who are experiencing chronic labour shortages,” said then-Immigration Minister Sean Fraser earlier this year.

“These changes to the Express Entry system will ensure that they have the skilled workers they need to grow and succeed.  We can also grow our economy and help businesses with labour shortages while also increasing the number of French-proficient candidates to help ensure the vitality of French-speaking communities.”

Foreign nationals with the qualifications and experience to be web developers and programmers, categorized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system with the code 21234, can gain their permanent residence in Canada and work for a Canadian employer.

The demand is there. Indeed.ca, a job-hunting website, had 585 job postings for web developers and programmers in early August.

Web Developer Or Programmers Job Prospects Rated ‘Good’ In Five Canadian Provinces

The Jobbank job-hunting and career-planning website of the federal government is forecasting job prospects for web developers and programmers will be good in Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec over the coming eight years, through to 2031.

The career-planning website is also forecasting moderate demand for web developers and programmers in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and British Columbia.

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Candidates will need at least six months of continuous work experience in Canada or abroad within the past three years in one of these occupations to be eligible, experience that can have been gained while working in Canada as temporary foreign workers with a work permits or as an international student with a student visa.

In Canada, the median hourly wage for web developers or programmers is $30 but that varies from a low of $18 right up to $50, reveals Jobbank.

Based on a standard, 37.5-hour work week, that means web developers or programmers can expect to earn up to $97,500 per year in Canada.

If you are a candidate looking for a Canada job, or an employer looking to recruit foreign talent from abroad, immigration.ca can help. Access our expertise through our in-house recruitment enterprise skilledworker.com, “the leader in foreign recruitment”.

Canada first signalled its intention to start occupation-specific draws through Express Entry in June last year, when changes were made to the Immigration, Refugee and Protection Act to allow invitations based on occupations and other attributes, such as language ability.

The majority of Canada’s provinces have been issuing occupation-specific invitations for several years.

Under the changes to the act, the immigration minister is required to consult provinces and territories, members of industry, unions, employers, workers, worker advocacy groups, settlement provider organizations, and immigration researchers and practitioners, before announcing new categories.

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IRCC must also report to parliament each year on the categories that were chosen and the reason for the choices.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) says the number of occupations facing shortages doubled between 2019 and 2021. From 2018 to 2022, federal high skilled admissions accounted for between 34 and 40 per cent of overall French-speaking admissions outside Quebec, which manages its own immigration intake.

Are you ready to live and work in Canada? Fill out our free evaluation form to find out if you are eligible.

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We are accepting international entrepreneurs to join our Start-Up Visa projects in Canada. Read more here.

British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues 183 Canada Immigration Invitations

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British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues 183 Canada Immigration Invitations

British Columbia has conducted new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, issuing 183 invitations.

The September 12 draws were targeted at specific occupations.

In a tech draw, 133 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 88 points.

A further 36 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 42202.

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A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 14 invitations issued to skilled workers and international graduates, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

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Targeted Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
12-09-23 Skilled Worker, International Graduate 88 133 Targeted draw: Tech
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 36 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 14 Targeted draw: Healthcare

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Immigrate To Canada As A Kinesiologist: All You Need To Know

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Immigrate To Canada As A Kinesiologist: All You Need To Know

Canada needs kinesiologists and other professional Canada jobs in therapy and assessment, providing opportunities for foreign nationals to gain their permanent residence under occupation-targeted Express Entry draws.

In the Canadian territories, Ottawa announced only last month it will be investing $380 million more over the coming decade in the Yukon’s healthcare system as well as another $361 million for healthcare in the Northwest Territories during the same time period.

Those healthcare investments come in the wake of an announcement in May by Canadian immigration that it would start inviting foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada under occupation-targeted Express Entry draws for 82 jobs in healthcare, technology, trades, transport and agriculture this summer.

That includes kinesiologist and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment categorized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system with the code 31204.

The flagship Express Entry selection system had previously only conducted draws based on immigration programs, not by targeting specific occupations.

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Under those changes announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at the end of May, the Express Entry streams, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as parts of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are now more responsive to labour market needs.

“Everywhere I go, I’ve heard loud and clear from employers across the country who are experiencing chronic labour shortages,” said then-Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.

“These changes to the Express Entry system will ensure that they have the skilled workers they need to grow and succeed.  We can also grow our economy and help businesses with labour shortages while also increasing the number of French-proficient candidates to help ensure the vitality of French-speaking communities.”

Are you an employer looking to hire foreign workers in Canada? Immigration.ca can help through its sister company, skilledworker.com. We provide a comprehensive recruitment package to help you identify and hire the best individuals from abroad. Contact us now.

Candidates applying through these occupation-targeted draws will need at least six months of continuous work experience in Canada or abroad within the past three years in one of these occupations to be eligible, experience that can have been gained while working in Canada as temporary foreign workers with a work permits or as an international student with a student visa.

In Canada, the demand for kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment is strong, with the Indeed.ca job-hunting website listing 434 such opportunities in early August.

Kinesiologists In Canada Can Earn Up To $85,722

The median hourly wage for kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment in Canada is $25 but that varies from a low of $18 right up to $43.96, reveals Jobbank.

Based on a standard, 37.5-hour work week, that means these workers could expect to earn a top median annual income of $85,722.

If you are a candidate looking for a Canada job, or an employer looking to recruit foreign talent from abroad, immigration.ca can help. Access our expertise through our in-house recruitment enterprise skilledworker.com, “the leader in foreign recruitment”.

Canada first signalled its intention to start occupation-specific draws through Express Entry in June last year, when changes were made to the Immigration, Refugee and Protection Act to allow invitations based on occupations and other attributes, such as language ability.

The majority of Canada’s provinces have been issuing occupation-specific invitations for several years.

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Under the changes to the act, the immigration minister is required to consult provinces and territories, members of industry, unions, employers, workers, worker advocacy groups, settlement provider organizations, and immigration researchers and practitioners, before announcing new categories.

IRCC must also report to parliament each year on the categories that were chosen and the reason for the choices.

Are you ready to live and work in Canada? Fill out our free evaluation form to find out if you are eligible.

Become the right candidate with the job you always wanted with our online IELTS and EECP packages at skilledworker.com.

We are accepting international entrepreneurs to join our Start-Up Visa projects in Canada. Read more here.

Public Consultations Start On Quebec’s 2024-2027 Immigration Strategy

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Public Consultations Start On Quebec’s 2024-2027 Immigration Strategy

Public consultations on immigration started in Quebec Tuesday to determine what its strategy should be from 2024 through to 2027 to deal with both serious labour shortages and economic growth while preserving the French language.

During the three-week consultation process that started Sept. 12, a committee of the National Assembly of Quebec, the province’s legislative body which is officially called the Assemblée nationale du Québec, will consider the 77 briefs which have already been submitted and listen to roughly 70 experts and organizations that have asked to make presentations.

Business groups in the province are solidly in support of increased immigration to the province.

The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals Quebec in fact welcomed 68,720 new permanent residents last year and had already received another 33,550 new permanent residents by the end of July this year,

That level of immigration, if the trend seen in the first seven months of this year were to be continued throughout the rest of 2023, would see 57,514 new permanent residents settling in Quebec by the end of this year.

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Michel Leblanc, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, wants Quebec to raise its immigration target to 60,000 to help resolve labour shortages.

“This need, which is quite predictable, can be explained by the demographic tightening of Quebec’s population, which is occurring at a time when our economy is experiencing strong structural momentum,” Leblanc has reportedly said.

“Our society as a whole has to contend with a sustained increase in the number of vacancies in all areas, from health care to education to high-tech sectors.”

The chamber of commerce president says higher immigration to Quebec should be accompanied by a housing strategy to reduce the pressure on real estate prices and rents that would be created by the extra demand of new residents in the province.

Quebec Premier François Legault and Christine Fréchette, the Quebec minister responsible for the Ministre de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), the province’s immigration department, have been adamant that immigration to the francophone province must be limited to 50,000 new permanent residents yearly to ensure the survival of the Quebecois culture.

Premier Legault Has Deemed More Immigration Would Be ‘Suicidal’ To The French Language

In the run-up to the last provincial election, Legault told a business audience that raising immigration levels would be “suicidal” to the French language and insisted Quebec must not accept substantially more than 50,000 new permanent residents annually.

After the election, the premier doubled down on that vision of Quebec by putting forth a plan to limit economic immigration to the province to only those foreign nationals who already speak French.

“As premier of Quebec, my first responsibility is to defend our language and our identity,” said Legault. “During the past few years, the French language has been in decline in Quebec. Since 2018, our government has acted to protect our language, more so than any previous government since the adoption of Bill 101 under the Levesque government.

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“But, if we want to turn the tide, we must do more. By 2026, our goal is to have almost entirely francophone economic immigration. We have the duty, as Québécois, to speak French, to daily pass on our culture and to be proud of it.”

Under the proposed changes to Quebec’s immigration system, all adult applicants for economic immigration would have to demonstrate they can speak French.

The province’s immigration minister described the proposed changes as historic.

“Never before has a government made French language competence obligatory for economic immigration applicants in Quebec,” she said.

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“The work we’ve done … has allowed us to put forth important reforms to both stop the decline of the French language and to also respond effectively to the important labour market needs of our province.”

Through its current public consultation process, the province is seeking feedback from Quebeckers and organizations as to whether Quebec should restrict annual immigration to 50,000 new permanent residents or gradually increase that immigration target to 60,000 new permanent residents.

Even such an increase, though, might not be seen as enough for some business groups who have vociferously lobbied the province to increase immigration to as many as 90,000 new permanent residents annually to help ease Quebec’s serious labour shortages.

Véronique Proulx , president of the Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec (MEQ) manufacturing and exporting industry association, has reportedly called for the province to receive as many as 90,000 immigrants annually.

“We know the labour shortages cannot be fixed in the blink of an eye and it will take a series of strategies working in tandem to reduce the impact of the lack of workers,” Proulx has said in a statement in French.

Students Affected By Bill 96 Need Help, Says Organization of English Language Schools in Quebec

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Students Affected By Bill 96 Need Help, Says Organization of English Language Schools in Quebec

Education Minister Bernard Drainville has been urged by the Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) to help students who are “distressed and confused” about their temporary permits to study in English in Quebec.

Christopher Shannon of QAIS said that between 12 to 20 students have been denied permit renewals by bureaucrats misinterpreting the law, and dozens of other students have lost their right to English schooling because of Bill 96.

These children, argues Shannon, should be given exemptions on humanitarian grounds instead of being forced to admit themselves in French school near the end of high school. The education minister has the ability to make that happen by overruling the bureaucrats who have misapplied the law.

Andy Riga of the Gazette furthers upon this point by illustrating how the conventional protocol for obtaining an English education in Quebec is if one’s parent/s attended English school in Canada.

While Quebec had introduced a six-year exemption for foreign children to be educated in the province in English temporarily, the introduction of Bill 96 in 2022 put a three-year limit on said exemption with no possibility of extension.

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This has been the biggest “language overhaul” of English since Bill 101’s adoption in 1977, when French was made the official language of Government and the courts of Quebec.

The 12 to 20 students whose temporary permit renewals were denied without reaching the three-year limit have been subject to overzealous officials’ “personal whims,” argued Shannon.

“It’s not the right of a bureaucrat to do that. Their job is to apply the rule as it is written. And if they’re saying to someone after Year 2 that they can’t continue, that’s not an appropriate application of the rule.”

The Association’s request for government reconsideration regarding temporary permit renewal denials, however, does not stay limited to permits that have not hit the three-year mark.

It is also appealing to the education minister regarding Grade 10 and 11 students who have reached the three-year limit, and must – by Quebec law – switch to French schools.

“These students came to Quebec before Bill 96. They entered a five-year high school experience and they’re told maybe a year or two years from graduation, now you have to get out and you have to go somewhere else,” Shannon said.

“We don’t think it’s humane or considerate. We’re simply requesting a humanitarian exemption for those kids for the sake of their personal welfare and for educational continuity so they meet their best potential.”

The Gazette story quotes Shannon’s argument regarding Bill 96 having caused reduced enrolment of foreign students to some government grant-accepting private schools in 2023, as the “sought-after” people are looking to pursue a career elsewhere in Canada.

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Other Quebec lobbying groups have also spoken out in the past regarding the aforementioned loss of skilled foreign peoples due to Bill 96’s regressive policies.

Tech companies in Quebec, for example, had said last year that it is unreasonable to expect immigrants to learn French in just six months of arriving in the province.

“The requirement under Bill 96 to learn French within six months imposes an unrealistic deadline, as newcomers struggle with multiple challenges related to a life-changing move to a new home in Quebec,” a group of 37 tech companies had written in an open letter to Quebec Premier Francois Legault.

“As the founders, CEOs, and leaders behind Quebec’s fastest-growing companies, we are incredibly proud of the culture of our home province. We support the spirit of Quebec’s language law – protecting our distinct francophone identity – but implementation needs to be paused until the government fully establishes the necessary tools for French tutoring through Francisation Québec.”

“This ensures that the spirit of the law can be applied, concretely, successfully on the ground.”

Tech companies and other Quebec employers are worried that implementing language laws that are too onerous may deter highly-skilled immigrants from coming to the province entirely.

“If the best and brightest innovators, technologists, and business builders gravitate to Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Halifax instead of Montreal and Quebec City, it will do permanent damage to our province’s economic prosperity. This is already happening, but it’s not too late to change course.”

Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws: Province Issues 2,433 Canada Immigration Invitations 

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Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws: Province Issues 2,433 Canada Immigration Invitations 

Quebec immigration has issued 2,433 Canada immigration invitations to apply in two new draws through the Arrima Expression of Interest system.

The draws were conducted on August 24 and September 7.

The August 24 draw saw 1,000 invitations issued to candidates with a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale, who scored 584 points or above in the Quebec Expression of Interest points system and had skills and experience in one of a list of tech, engineering, health and education occupations:

  • 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  • 2131 Civil engineers
  • 2132 Mechanical engineers
  • 2133 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • 2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers
  • 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  • 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  • 2173 Software engineers and designers
  • 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • 2175 Web designers and developers
  • 2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2281 Computer network technicians
  • 2282 User support technicians
  • 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • 3233 Licensed practical nurses
  • 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • 4031 Secondary school teachers
  • 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  • 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
  • 5223 Graphic arts technicians
  • 5225 Audio and video recording technicians
  • 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators

Candidates with a job offer outside of the Montreal metropolitan area were also targeted. There was no minimum score for these candidates.

The September 7 draw saw 1,433 invitations issued to candidates with a French language speaking ability of level 7 or higher on the Quebec proficiency scale, who scored 586 points or above in the Quebec Expression of Interest points system. There was no list of occupations for this draw.

Candidates with a job offer outside of the Montreal metropolitan area were also targeted, again with was no minimum score.

Quebec Expression Of Interest Draws 2023

Date of invitations Invites Issued Minimum Score Date of extraction from Arrima bank
07-09-23 1,433 586 September 5, 2023 at 6.30am
24-08-23 1,000 584 August 21, 2023 at 10.41am

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How Does Quebec Expression of Interest Work?

  1. Candidates submit an online expression of interest profile via Arrima.
  2. Profiles enter into an Expression of Interest pool, where they are ranked against each other using a points system and are valid for 12-months.
  3. The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Certificate of Selection under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program via periodic draws.
  4. Candidates receiving an invitation have 60 days to submit a full application.
  5. Approved candidates who receive a nomination certificate (CSQ) may then apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.

Quebec Expression of Interest Points System

The Quebec Expression of Interest points system is used to rank profiles submitted via Arrima to the Expression of Interest bank, with the highest-ranked profiles invited to apply for Quebec immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

Candidates and their spouse or common-law partner can score up to 1,320 points based on human capital and Quebec labour market factors.

What Are the Requirements for Quebec Expression of Interest?

The Quebec Expression of Interest points system involves points in two categories, with some including points for the spouse of common law partner of the principal candidate.

  • Human capital factors:
    • French language ability.
    • French and English combined.
    • Age.
    • Work experience.
    • Education.
  • Quebec labour market factors:
    • Work experience in a field with a labour shortage.
    • Qualifications in one of Quebec’s areas of training.
    • Level of Quebec education.
    • Professional experience in Quebec.
    • Professional experience in the rest of Canada.
    • Job offer inside or outside Greater Montreal.

Quebec publishes lists of High Demand Occupations and Areas of Training that weigh considerably in the assessment.

CRS As Low As 300 In Alberta Express Entry Draw For Healthcare Workers 

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CRS As Low As 300 In Alberta Express Entry Draw For Healthcare Workers 

Alberta has issued 18 invitations in a new draw through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

The August 29 draw featured a lowest Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.

The invitations went to candidates through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway who had a job offer in Alberta.

Alberta has an allocation of 9,750 provincial nominations for 2023, up from 6,500 in 2022.

The province has issued 7,255 nominations so far this year.

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Alberta Express Entry 2023 Draws

Date NOIs sent Parameters Lowest CRS
29-Aug-23 18 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 300
24-Aug-23 168 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
22-Aug-23 89 Priority sector: Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 303
16-Aug-23 300 Priority sector: Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 408
15-Aug-23 14 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 326
03-Aug-23 201 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 315
01-Aug-23 32 Priority sector-Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 322
01-Aug-23 11 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 317
18-Jul-23 14 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 311
13-Jul-23 142 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
11-Jul-23 150 Priority sector-Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 435
04-Jul-23 12 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 354
29-Jun-23 65 Priority sector-Construction occupation and French as first language, CRS score 300-500 316
22-Jun-23 125 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 306
21-Jun-23 19 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 318
20-Jun-23 68 Priority sector-Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 301
08-Jun-23 150 Priority sector-Agriculture occupation and French as a first language, CRS score 300-500 382
01-Jun-23 117 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 304
30-May-23 20 Priority sector-Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 342
23-May-23 5 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 401
11-May-23 119 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 311
09-May-23 175 Priority sector-Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 444
09-May-23 8 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 307
25-Apr-23 8 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 316
24-Apr-23 124 Priority sector-construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 301
20-Apr-23 152 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
18-Apr-23 68 Sector priority-Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-700 307
05-Apr-23 53 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 351
30-Mar-23 150 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 372
09-Mar-23 134 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 301
16-Feb-23 100 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 357
23-Jan-23 154 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 385
19-Jan-23 46 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 324

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High Number of Applications

Alberta says a high number of AAIP applications have been received in the following occupations, meaning they may take longer to process:

  • 62020 – Food service supervisors
  • 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
  • 63200 – Cooks
  • 13110 – Administrative assistants
  • 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
  • 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
  • 73300 – Transport truck drivers
  • 21222 – Information systems specialists
  • 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  • 13100 – Administrative officers

What are the Requirements for Alberta Express Entry?

In order to be eligible to receive a notification of interest, candidates must:

  • Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
  • Have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
  • Be working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
  • Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.

Factors that may improve a candidate’s chances of receiving a notification of interest:

  • A job offer from an Albertan employer and/or work experience in Alberta.
  • Having graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
  • Having a relative that is living in Alberta: parent, child and/or sibling.

Factors that decrease a candidate’s chances of receiving a notification of interest:

 

Top 50 Universities In World Includes Canada’s Toronto, McGill and British Columbia

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Top 50 Universities In World Includes Canada’s Toronto, McGill and British Columbia

Three Canadian universities once again made the top 50 of the QS World University Rankings 2024 and another 16 made the cut of being in the top 500.

Those latest rankings by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a provider of analytics and insight to the global higher education sector, reveal McGill University, the University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia are all among the best 50 universities in the world.

The University of Toronto (UofT) was the highest-ranked university in Canada, placing 21st with a score of 86.3, barely nudging out McGill University which scored 83.7 and placed 30th. The University of British Columbia (UBC) took the 34th spot with a score of 81.5.

The 2024 ranking places UofT higher than at any other time since 2015, moving it up 13 spots from 34th last year.

But while UofT has improved in the rankings, McGill’s standing has dropped, falling from the 21st spot in 2015 to the 30th place showing this year. Last year, the university in Montreal was ranked 31st.

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QS Quacquarelli Symonds has in the past described McGill as based in the most student-friendly city in the world with 50 research centres and institutes, more than 400 programs, and an alumni network of more than 250,000 around the world.

“Based in Montreal, McGill University ranks among Canada’s most prestigious universities, attracting thousands of international students from over 150 countries every year, and the highest percentage of PhD students of any Canadian research university,” noted Quacquarelli Symonds.

The biggest improvement in Canada’s top three universities this year was UBC which leapfrogged 13 spots in the rankings, rising to 34th from the 47th spot last year. Since 2017, that university on Canada’s West Coast has risen from the 45th rank.

Other Canadian universities which ranked in the top 500 on the QS world ranking include:

Rank University Score

111 University of Alberta 58.3

112 University of Waterloo 58.1

114 Western University 57.4

141 Université de Montréal 52.1

182 University of Calgary 47.9

189 McMaster University 46.8

203 University of Ottawa 45.2

209 Queen’s University 44.5

298 Dalhousie University 34.9

318 Simon Fraser University 33.3

322 University of Victoria 33

345 University of Saskatchewan 31.5

353 York University 31.1

387 Concordia University 28.3

441 Université Laval 25.9

486 University of Guelph 23.7

Most of the roughly 800,000 foreign nationals who come to study at Canadian universities must apply for study permits.

International Students Can Work In Canada While Completing Studies

A study permit, once issued, allows a foreign national to study in Canada at an approved institute for the duration of the specified course or program.

There are exceptions. Foreign nationals do not require a study permit to go to school in Canada under the following conditions:

  • the course or program of study is less than six months in duration;
  • the student is a family member or staff of a foreign representative to Canada, or;
  • the student is a member of a foreign armed force.

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To be eligible to study in Canada students must:

  • have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada;
  • have proven they have enough money to pay for their tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation for themselves and any family members who come with them to Canada.
  • be law-abiding citizens with no criminal record and not a risk to the security of Canada. They may have to provide a police certificate;
  • be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary, and;
  • satisfy an immigration officer they will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay.

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may also be required if the student is a citizen of a country from which such visas are required for entry into Canada. This is not required for citizens of visa-exempt countries.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows students to work while studying in Canada.

A student may be able to work in Canada during his or her studies under the following categories:

Spouses or common-law partners of foreign students are also eligible for work permits for the duration of the study permit.

Upon graduation, a foreign student may apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. Under this program, the work permit may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years.

Immigrate To Canada As A Land Surveyor: All You Need To Know 

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Immigrate To Canada As A Land Surveyor: All You Need To Know 

There are many opportunities for foreign nationals who want to immigrate to Canada to work as land surveyors, as demand for the Canada job is expected to outstrip the capacity of Canadian schools to train up a new generation of workers.

In his final report to the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association earlier this year, Dr Brian Ballantyne noted that after the year 2027, the University of Calgary (UC), the University of New Brunswick (UNB), the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) or the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) will only be able to provide slightly more than half, 55 per cent, of the land surveyors needed in Alberta.

In that report, Demand for, supply of, and diversity among Alberta Land Surveyors to 2033: Changing the narrative, he puts forth five recruitment strategies, including “attracting foreign-trained land surveyors (FTLS) and technicians, from overseas post-secondary schools and workforces.”

The Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) offers a somewhat more optimistic scenario of Canada’s overall ability to train up land surveyors, which it lumps together with architects and land use planners, but still forecasts an on-going labour shortage.

“Over the period 2022 – 2031, the number of job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand for landscape architects, urban and land use planners and land surveyors is expected to total 2,700, while the number of job seekers arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility is expected to total 2,700,” the COPS website forecasts.

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“As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at very similar levels over the 2022 – 2031 period, the labour shortage conditions seen in recent years will not clear and is expected to persist over the projection period.”

That means foreign nationals with the qualifications and experience to be land surveyors, categorized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system with the code 21203, are facing an ideal situation to gain their permanent residence in Canada as the demand for these workers continues to outstrip the supply.

In addition to retiring Baby Boomers taking their leave, the new jobs for land surveyors in the coming years are expected to be fuelled by Canada’s commitment to shifting to greener technologies.

“Given the nature of their work, demand for workers in this occupational group will be supported by public and private investment in large infrastructure projects related to the transformation of the economy towards more green technology,” notes the COPS website.

Rising Use Of Green Tech Expected To Drive Demand For Land Surveyors

“Demand for greener buildings and environmentally-conscious designs is likely to keep growing over the next decade.”

The Indeed.ca job-hunting website had 71 job listings for land surveyors in early August.

With Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announcing earlier this year that Canada’s Express Entry system will begin targeting 82 jobs in healthcare, technology, trades, transport and agriculture this summer – including land surveyor – foreign nationals hoping to immigrate to Canada are now looking at a new opportunity to immigrate to Canada.

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The flagship Express Entry selection system has previously only conducted draws based on immigration programs, not by targeting specific occupations.

Candidates will need at least six months of continuous work experience in Canada or abroad within the past three years in one of these occupations to be eligible, experience that can have been gained while working in Canada as temporary foreign workers with a work permits or as an international student with a student visa.

In Canada, the median hourly wage for land surveyors is $30 but that varies from a low of $23.40 right up to $50, reveals Job Bank.

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Based on a standard, 37.5-hour work week, that means these workers could expect to earn a top median annual income of $97,500.

Under the changes announced at the end of May, the Express Entry streams, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as parts of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) will now be more responsive to labour market needs.

Immigration Minister Opened Up 82 Occupations To Targeted Express Entry Draws

“Everywhere I go, I’ve heard loud and clear from employers across the country who are experiencing chronic labour shortages,” said Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.

“These changes to the Express Entry system will ensure that they have the skilled workers they need to grow and succeed. We can also grow our economy and help businesses with labour shortages while also increasing the number of French-proficient candidates to help ensure the vitality of French-speaking communities.”

Canada first signalled its intention to start occupation-specific draws through Express Entry in June last year, when changes were made to the Immigration, Refugee and Protection Act to allow invitations based on occupations and other attributes, such as language ability.

The majority of Canada’s provinces have been issuing occupation-specific invitations for several years.

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Under the changes to the act, the immigration minister is required to consult provinces and territories, members of industry, unions, employers, workers, worker advocacy groups, settlement provider organizations, and immigration researchers and practitioners, before announcing new categories.

IRCC must also report to parliament each year on the categories that were chosen and the reason for the choices.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) says the number of occupations facing shortages doubled between 2019 and 2021. From 2018 to 2022, federal high skilled admissions accounted for between 34 and 40 per cent of overall French-speaking admissions outside Quebec, which manages its own immigration intake.

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