Foreign Recruitment
Red Deer College has experienced increasing opportunity to recruit international candidates for our vacant positions. A guidelines document and a formal policy have been developed for international recruitment that ensures that RDC is complying with provincial and federal government requirements in this area. The information below provides general information about this process. Hiring supervisors should be in contact with the Human Resources and Leadership Development Department directly if they would like to consider an international candidate in the recruitment, interview and selection process.
Glossary of Immigration Terms:
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Definition
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Foreign Worker
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An individual who is not a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
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The Canadian federal government agency responsible for the admittance of foreign visitors and temporary workers into Canada.
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Service Canada
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The division of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada responsible to verify that a job offer to a foreign worker is not in competition with qualified Canadian or permanent resident applicants or in conflict with any existing labour laws.
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Labour Market Opinion (LMO)
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An opinion provided by Service Canada to CIC which assesses the likely impact that hiring the foreign worker will have on the Canadian labour market. A positive LMO or employment confirmation allows the employer to proceed with the recruitment/hiring of foreign workers.
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Work Permit
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A document issued by CIC that authorizes a foreign worker to work in Canada. A work permit is usually valid only for a specified job, employer and time period (normally 2 years).
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HRLD
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The Human Resources and Leadership Development Department at Red Deer College.
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Hiring supervisors should review the Hiring of Foreign Worker Policy and the Fact Sheet for the Recruitment and Selection of Foreign Workers found at the following links to familiarize themselves with the hiring process.
Hiring of Foreign Works Policy
Fact Sheet for the Recruitment and Selection of Foreign Workers
Temporary Foreign Worker Guide for Employers
How to Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker
Welcoming Communities Employer Guide
Useful websites for Skilled Workers and Employers
Other Important Links:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Website
Service Canada Website
Welcome to Alberta Information for Immigrants