many colombians They have among their plans to move to another country to settle there and work. One of the favorite destinations is Canada, which was among the 10 countries with the best quality of life, according to the US News & World Report.
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In this North American country, in addition, due to immigration programs, citizens of other countries can get good paid jobs and The Job Bank is a website operated by the Canadian Government that provides an online database of job listings.
There are jobs in local companies that have already obtained or applied for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (EIMT) and that want to hire foreign workers on a temporary basis.
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“As a temporary foreign worker, you have the right to change employers during your stay in Canada and can use The Job Bank to find new employment and relevant information for free“, explains the website.
Please remember that when traveling as a temporary foreign worker to Canada, you You are granted a work permit for a certain period. And you may need to change your work permit before working for a new employer. It is illegal for your employer to punish or deport you if you choose to seek another job.
The first thing you need to know is that The Job Bank is a free site to look for work in Canada and you just have to follow these steps:
1. On The Job Bank page You can view all jobs from Canadian employers who want to hire temporary foreign workers. The list is found here. Remember that, to apply, you must process your work permit.
2. If you find a job that interests you, simply click on the job title to view full details. You will also find out how to apply for the job. Authorities warn that employers should never ask you for payment to hire you.
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3. If you decide to apply for a job and contact the employer (on the page you will find the contact information), they may ask you for your name, your current job, what city in Canada you are or will be in, your work experience, if you have a valid work permit, among other information .
4. If the employer wants to hire you, you will receive a job offer (in English) in writing. That is, it is a document. People often have to apply for multiple jobs before being hired.
5. Job Postings May Also Include Employer Application Status for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (EIMT). It may appear ‘in process’ if the employer has requested permission to hire a temporary foreign worker or ‘approved’ if they already have permission to hire. If the EIMT is already approved, you may be able to start working for your new employer right away.
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Please note that your employer is not allowed to charge you for a Labor Market Impact Assessment (EIMT). And that, if that is the case, you can invite him to an interview. Of course, The Job Bank clarifies that “You are not required to provide information or respond to an employer if you change your mind or feel uncomfortable.“.
For more information and details of the work permit, You can consult the page of The Job Bank here.
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