Highlights: Expanded opportunities for Canadian Employers through Recognized Employer Work Permit Program
- Employers in Canada can now hire foreign nationals through Recognized Employer Pilot Program for the expanded list of occupations.
- 84 occupations have been added to the eligible REP qualified employers.
- Employers can hire through online LMIA portal or by emailing PDF application to ESDC.
- Programs such as the Temporary Foreign Worker, International Mobility, and Express Entry may also be used by employers for hiring.
Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) program for Canadian employers
Canadian employers seeking to hire foreign nationals for temporary positions through Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) can now do so for expanded list of eligible occupations.
The initial phase of the pilot, launched in September, was intended to the agricultural industry allowing REP-eligible employers to hire temporary workers for four specific occupations, namely:
|
NOC Code |
Occupation |
|
85100 |
Livestock laborers |
|
85101 |
Harvesting laborers |
|
84120 |
Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators |
|
85103 |
Nursery and greenhouse laborers |
84 Occupations added to REP qualified employers
The list of eligible occupations under the second phase of the REP has expanded and includes 84 occupations:
|
NOC Code |
Occupation |
|
20010 |
Engineering managers |
|
20011 |
Architecture and science managers |
|
21321 |
Industrial and manufacturing engineers |
|
21322 |
Metallurgical and materials engineers |
|
20010 |
Engineering managers |
|
21200 |
Architects |
|
21201 |
Landscape architects |
|
21202 |
Urban and land use planners |
|
21203 |
Land surveyors |
|
31300 |
Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
|
31301 |
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
|
31100 |
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine |
|
31101 |
Specialists in surgery |
|
31102 |
General practitioners and family physicians |
|
31103 |
Veterinarians |
|
31111 |
Optometrists |
|
31201 |
Chiropractors |
|
31209 |
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating |
|
31121 |
Dieticians and nutritionists |
|
31112 |
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists |
|
31202 |
Physiotherapists |
|
32109 |
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment |
|
31203 |
Occupational therapists |
|
31204 |
Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment |
|
32120 |
Medical laboratory technologists |
|
33101 |
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations |
|
31303 |
Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
|
32104 |
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
|
32103 |
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
|
32121 |
Medical radiation technologists |
|
32122 |
Medical sonographers |
|
32110 |
Denturists |
|
32111 |
Dental hygienists and dental therapists |
|
32112 |
Dental technologists and technicians |
|
33100 |
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants |
|
32101 |
Licensed practical nurses |
|
32102 |
Paramedical occupations |
|
33102 |
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
|
33103 |
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants |
|
33109 |
Other assisting occupations in support of health services |
|
31200 |
Psychologists |
|
41301 |
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies |
|
41310 |
Police investigators and other investigative occupations |
|
44101 |
Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations |
|
65310 |
Light-duty cleaners |
|
63100 |
Insurance agents and brokers |
|
62020 |
Food service supervisors |
|
62200 |
Chefs |
|
63200 |
Cooks |
|
63201 |
Butchers – Retail and wholesale |
|
65202 |
Meat cutters and fishmongers – Retail and wholesale |
|
64100 |
Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
|
65200 |
Food and beverage servers |
|
65201 |
Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations |
|
72106 |
Welders and related machine operators |
|
72310 |
Carpenters |
|
72311 |
Cabinetmakers |
|
72400 |
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
|
72402 |
Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
|
72405 |
Machine fitters |
|
72406 |
Elevator constructors and mechanics |
|
72420 |
Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics |
|
72421 |
Appliance servicers and repairers |
|
72422 |
Electrical mechanics |
|
72423 |
Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics |
|
72429 |
Other small engine and small equipment repairers |
|
73200 |
Residential and commercial installers and servicers |
|
73300 |
Transport truck drivers |
|
85100 |
Livestock laborers |
|
85101 |
Harvesting laborers |
|
84120 |
Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators |
|
85103 |
Nursery and greenhouse laborers |
|
85102 |
Aquaculture and marine harvest laborers |
|
85120 |
Logging and forestry laborers |
|
94141 |
Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers |
|
94142 |
Fish and seafood plant workers |
|
94210 |
Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors |
|
94211 |
Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products |
|
95100 |
Laborers in mineral and metal processing |
|
95101 |
Laborers in metal fabrication |
|
95102 |
Laborers in chemical products processing and utilities |
|
95103 |
Laborers in wood, pulp and paper processing |
|
95104 |
Laborers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing |
|
95106 |
Laborers in food and beverage processing |
|
95107 |
Laborers in fish and seafood processing |
|
95103 |
Laborers in wood, pulp and paper processing
|
Employer options for hiring and benefits of REP status
Employers have two options for applying to hire foreign workers through the reliable and secure LMIA online portal, or by emailing a PDF application form to ESDC.
With the REP status, employers can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Fewer points of contact with ESDC due to simplified LMIA forms
- Streamlined application process for future LMIA applications aligning with the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) list
- Job bank accreditation showing their recognized status
Temporary Foreign Worker Program, International Mobility Program and Express Entry system to hire foreign nationals
Employers looking to hire foreign nationals for economic reasons can explore options such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).
Employers may also use the Express Entry system to hire foreign nationals to fill open positions.
It drives the Canada Experience Class Program (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST), which all draw applicants from the Express Entry pool. Those with eligible CRS scores are sent invitations to apply (ITA) in the draws.