the impact of the new canadian federal government changes to recruit global tech talent - marilene...
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VanHackWe help tech talent get jobs abroad.
Agenda
Introduction
Top 3 Paths to Work Permits
Fast Track Visa Preview
How to source top international talent
Who we are
Ilya BrotzkyCEO, VanHack
Registered BCRecruiter
Marilene Quintanae-Visa Immigration, MBA, PMP, RCICRegulated Immigration Consultant
Bob Busbye-Visa Immigration, BA, RCIC, PCPRegulated Immigration Consultant
Top 3 Paths:
International Agreements
BC PNP
LMIA
International Experience Canada
Agreements between Canada and Australia, NZ, most of EU, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Korea, HK, Taiwan & Japan
Usually just need to be between 18 and 35
Enters a pool and is randomly selected in 30 days
Most countries have more positions open than applicants
Free Trade Agreements
Chile, Mexico, US, Peru, Colombia, Chile.
Requires a job offer & specific work experience
Software Engineers and Graphic Designers on list
Can apply directly for work permit
Processing times vary from 2 to 12 weeks by country
BC PNP
Candidate needs a job offer with prevailing wage, Skilled level position*, English and at least 2-years professional experience
Takes 3 months to get BC PNP Nomination -Tech talent getting approved quicker
Not paperwork heavy, employer not required to pay fees, can lead to a work permit
Labour Market Impact Assessment
Needed for talent without a work permit
Process can be as fast as 10 business days, but can take up to 8 weeks
Some positions does not require recruitment efforts
Employer driven application, paperwork heavy and employer is required to pay fees
Fast Track Visa Preview
Work Permit in less than 30 days
Company joins program and receives quota of applicants
No education background required
Applies to business and technical talent
Will launch in the Spring of 2017
Sourcing International Tech Talent
Hiring Partners
VanHackWe help tech talent get jobs abroad.