Hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker

How to hire a Temporary Foreign Worker

Canadian employers - Hire a permanent foreign worker

Options and help for employers hiring a foreign worker who plans to settle in Canada.

There are 3 basic steps to hire a temporary foreign worker:

  • Get an LMIA or submit an offer of employment
  • Have the worker apply for a work permit
  • Tell the worker what to expect from their application

Hire a temporary foreign worker

How to hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis.

Apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine if you can hire a foreign worker to fill labour or skills shortages on a temporary basis.

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