Immigration for Employers – Port Hawkesbury LocationTuesday July 11 @ 9:00am

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - Bearhead Room - 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, NS

  • Host: Cape Breton Partnership
  • Location: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - Bearhead Room - 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, NS
  • Start: Tuesday July 11 @ 9:00am
  • End: Tuesday July 11 @ 11:00am
  • Register Now!

Join the Cape Breton Partnership, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration, and Nova Scotia Works on Tuesday, July 11 at 9 a.m. to learn how immigration helps employers meet labour needs!

Learn how to navigate the Canadian immigration system, and how to support your employees and newcomers to stay in Unama’ki – Cape Breton.

Representatives of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will provide an overview of Federal immigration programs including:

  • how to hire temporary foreign workers and the work permit process;
  • hiring international students and how to retain them after they graduate;
  • resources to help you find skilled workers faster;
  • Francophone immigration opportunities;
  • and permanent residence pathways available to allow workers to stay in Canada long-term.

Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration will provide a summary of:

  • provincial programming including the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP);
  • international recruitment opportunities;
  • and retention strategies.

Nova Scotia Works will teach employers about:

  • HR tools;
  • training resources;
  • and wage subsidy information.

Light Refreshments are included in registration. Space is limited, please register by Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 4 p.m.