Hello!
I’m currently working at a fast food restaurant in Turkey, and I’m on track to become a shift manager within one year.
I’m planning to immigrate to Canada through the LMIA pathway.
Are there realistic opportunities to get an LMIA-supported job offer as a shift manager in Canada from outside the country?
Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us, we appreciate your interest in this information.
You can find LMIA-approved job opportunities on the Government of Canada’s Job Bank web page for Temporary Foreign Workers. This platform allows you to search for positions offered by Canadian employers who are looking to hire temporary foreign workers. These employers have either received or applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). On this website, you will a wide variety of listings, including management positions that may be of interest to you.
The home page shares some helpful information, here are some excerpts:
As a temporary foreign worker, you have the right to change employers while you are in Canada. You can use Job Bank to find a new job, and other useful information – all for free.
It is illegal for your employer to punish or deport you for looking for another job.
When you came to Canada as a temporary foreign worker, you were granted a work permit for a period of time. You may need to change your work permit before you can start working for a different employer. Learn more about work permits.
On Job Bank, a job posting contains many details. Here are some of the most important.
- Where you will be working.
- How much the employer will pay you.
- How long you will be expected to work.
- When the employer wants you to start.
- How the employer wants you to apply.
Use this information to decide if you want to apply for the job. If you choose to contact an employer, they may ask you about:
- Your name.
- Your current job.
- Where you are in Canada.
- Your work experience.
- If you have a valid work permit.
An employer may respond and ask you questions. They may also invite you for an interview. You do not have to provide information or respond to an employer if you change your mind or do not feel comfortable. The employer may also decide not to hire you.
You will get a formal job offer letter if the employer wants to hire you. People often apply for many jobs before they are hired.
You may need to change your work permit before you can start working for a different employer. Learn more about work permits.
Job postings may also include the status of the employer’s application for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
- The LMIA is pending. The employer has asked permission to hire a foreign worker to fill a job temporarily.
- The LMIA is approved. The employer already has permission to hire a foreign worker to fill a job temporarily.
If their LMIA is already approved, you may be able to start working for that employer right away. Learn more.
Your employer is not allowed to make you pay for the Labour Market Impact Assessment.
We hope you find this information helpful and wish you the best of luck in your search. Please follow up with us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Your Settlement.Org Team