Virtual Learning Sessions for Employers Looking to Hire Global Talent
February 9, 2023Cornwall Ontario – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering a virtual learning series for employers starting February 22, 2023. The sessions are a great first step for employers who want information on attracting, hiring and retaining global talent.
The goal of this 8-week series is to help employers learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs. Each week will feature a new topic and provide employers with an opportunity to ask questions. Employers can choose to attend one or all of the sessions based on their interest and needs. These virtual information sessions are free and are held by an IRCC outreach officer.
To register for the webinars please visit:
IRCC Virtual Learning Series for Employers Winter 2023
IRCC Virtual Learning Series – Dates and Times
| February 22 12 pm EST |
Resources for Employers Learn about the wide variety of resources for employers and how they can support you in hiring and retaining foreign talent. This session will discuss the role of outreach officers, settlement agencies, the International Mobility Workers Unit, the client contact centre and more. |
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| March 1 12 pm EST |
Recruiting of Global Talent Recruitment for global talent can seem overwhelming; however, this session will provide clarity on how you can begin your search. Topics to be discussed include IRCCs recruitment services such as Destination Canada Mobility Forum and Job Bank. |
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| March 8 12 pm EST |
Work Permits – Temporary Foreign Worker Program In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This session will walk you through the process involved in these applications including labour market impact assessments and employer obligations. |
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| March 15 12 pm EST |
Work Permits – International Mobility Program In this session, we will discuss how employers can hire global talent through the International Mobility Program. This session will cover topics including labour market impact assessment exemptions, the International Mobility Workers Unit, the Employer Portal and employer obligations. |
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| March 22 12 pm EST |
Global Skills Strategy (GSS) The Global Skills Strategy was launched in 2017 with the intent to ensure that immigration supported businesses attracting top talent. This session will cover the four pillars of this strategy including faster application processing times, work permit exemptions and Dedicated Service Channel. |
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| March 29 12 pm EST |
Francophone Immigration Learn about the benefits of hiring French-speaking and bilingual candidates. This session will provide information on Francophone Mobility and opportunities for additional points through Express Entry. |
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| April 5 12 pm EST |
Permanent Residence Pathways Learn how to support your temporary foreign workers in their application for permanent residence. In this session, you will learn about Express Entry, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program. |
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Please visit the IRCC webpage for information on the dates, topics, and how to register for a learning series session: