Home UsCanada has introduced the REP program for foreign workers. This new pilot program, under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), aims to address the labor shortage in Canada. The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will make it easier for employers with a history of compliance with the TFWP to hire temporary foreign workers. Employers who are eligible for the Regional Express Entry Pilot (REP) will be designated on Job Bank, a government website, to show their status to potential workers. The Job Bank allows you to search for jobs from Canadian employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers. The REP program will allow employers to obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that is valid for up to 36 months, providing more flexibility in hiring temporary foreign workers.
To apply for an LMIA, employers have two options: they can use the LMIA Online Portal, a secure and reliable platform where they can complete and submit an online application to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), or they can email a PDF application form to ESDC if they have a legitimate exemption from using the online portal. Employers who are eligible for the REP program will be designated on Job Bank, and those who want to be recognized as REPs will be assessed based on their history of engagement with the TFWP.
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