Of late, the number of refusal cases of Labor Market Opinion (LMO) applications of Canadian employers is increasing, thanks to the more demanding regulations pertaining to the LMO applications and to some extent the global economic downturn! Whatever the reason, the fact is that more and more interested international workers and Canadian employers are finding it tough to get the approval of the Human Resources Development Canada on their LMO applications and this is no good for the country.

Labor Market Opinion approval becomes important when it comes to obtaining certain Canadian work permits by Canadian employers. When the employers want to hire overseas workers, they need to make application for a LMO to the HRDC. In order to obtain the approval of the Service Canada, the employers are required to convince the HRDC that they have tried to hire a Canadian for the job that they are eventually offering to an overseas worker. An employer should make all the efforts, like publishing advertisements on newspaper for the vacancy in order to convince the authority. Once the Service Canada is satisfied that there are no Canadians who fit the bill for the offered job, it gives confirmation/approval or confirms the offer of employment to the overseas worker and then issues the Labor Market Opinion letter to the employer.

It is unfortunate for Canada to have increasing numbers of refused LMO applications, especially when the country needs more international workers. So, here is the lesson for Canadian employers that they should prepare their LMO applications more carefully and convincingly, so that they could get the approval. All you employers need to do is that make your applications as persuasive as possible when it comes to making the efforts in searching for the local worker to fill the offered job!

Applying for jobs in Canada will now become easier! Canada has recently declared the commencing of new credential offices in India, along with other countries, including China, UK and Philippines.

Every year, lacs of immigrants move to Canada from all over the globe, with thousands of them coming from India. People regard it as one of the most applauded countries to craft one’s future and get some of the best jobs in accordance to one’s forte and skills.

Talking about the application process, a majority of overseas applicants with foreign degrees find it hard to get Canadian degrees, often leading them to get low paid jobs like cab drivers or cooks in Canadian provinces. In an attempt to ease out the pain of new applicants, the Canadian government has come out with announcement to open offices which would further accelerate the Credential Recognition Process for overseas applicants.

It is speculated that every year, almost $2 billion is lost for not utilizing the skills of new overseas applicants. Minister Jason Kenney confirmed that the “Canadian Immigration Integration Project” would be given $15 million to assist newcomers with their attestation process. He went on to say that the government wants overseas immigrants to use their skills in Canada and the fund would further boost the credential recognition process even further.

The move is good for the prospective applicants as well as the Canadian economy, according to the minister.

People wishing to move to Canada are always eager to know as to what all is in store for them in the new country. Internet forms one of the most common mediums of surfing information for all the topics. Here are some of the useful websites and links for all the immigrants moving to Canada:

Ontario – www.gojobs.gov.on.ca : Know everything you want to know about Ontario and other facets linked with it through this website. It is advanced by the Government of Ontario.

Quebec - www.quebecjobs.com : Planning to move and work in Quebec? There is no better website than this to surf for all the information related with getting employment in Quebec.

Saskatewan – www.saskjobs.com : Saskatchewan is a good place for people planning to migrate to a prospective destination. Click on this link to know about your various career options, recruiters and other aspects.

Alberta - www.jobs.alberta.ca : It is the Jobs Website of Government of Alberta. Interested applicants can explore the possibilities for their future through this website.

Newfoundland - www.gov.nf.ca/psc/jobs/entry.htm : It is an online job portal for immigrants planning to move to Newfoundland.

Canada: www.canadajobs.com : The site is attired with all the information you want to know about finding the right jobs in Canada and how to prepare for the same.

Click on these links to know about the current news happening in the Canadian Immigration world:

Stringent Measures by CIC: http://blog.abhinav.com/stringent-measures-by-cic-to-safeguard-foreign-temporary-workers/

Immigration Benefactors – Canadian Small Towns! : http://blog.abhinav.com/immigration-benefactors-%E2%80%93-canadian-small-towns/

The information on websites are helpful to a certain extend. For further clarification, it is advised that the applicants must hire the services of an Immigration adviser and go for a smooth application process.

According to a recent report brought out by the Auditor General - Sheila Fraser in Canada, there are major issues with reference to the Canadian Immigration system. To overcome these faults, amendments have been proposed by Ottawa. However, if speculations are to be believed, little has been done to foresee the relative after effects.

The report states that the immigration policies are catering more to the individual provinces and the employers hiring immigrants. But nothing is being done to dig out the illegal and fraudulent cases being attempted. This mainly refers to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program which permits many low skilled migrants for jobs including construction workers or nannies and so on.

With such immigrants, some of whom can’t even talk in English, the employers tend to abuse these workers which include paying low wages and so on. The Canadian government hold these immigrants in high regard and thus feels that nothing specific is being done to stop the abuse that the program has catered to.

With the help of this program, some employers also tend to bring in their relatives on these visas which probably could have been availed by a more deserving candidate. Also, these employers are then overseeing the family – reunification rules.

Looking into the above aspects, the Foreign Worker program is set to undergo changes since it plays a major role in the building the Canadian economy.

The report also states that the Provincial Nominee program is expected to become a major source for immigration where as the Federal Skilled Migrant program is going to fall down comparatively. Also, no minimum set criteria has been identified by Ottawa for the workers selected by the provinces. Thus, a review has also been called for all these programs.

Since Canada considers all its immigrant population an asset, it is important that as a prospective immigrant, you don’t fall prey to the above nuisances. Thus, it is best that you contact an Immigration and Visa Specialist who deals with Canadian immigration. He would be able to guide you with all the aspects and provide you with the relevant information regarding the incomes, salaries and wages and so on. So, Contact one today!

The Canadian government has passed a law which would treat legal professionals from India on the same level with those from Australia or the United Kingdom.

The National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) has put forth that the law degrees earned after a full – time study for three years from Common Law Countries such as India, England and Australia should be considered on an equal ground. This is a major reduction on the hindrances leading to practice law in Canada.

However, the lawyers of foreign origin still have to clear certain Canadian examinations.

This new law has substantially eased the migration to Canada, thus making it easy to get jobs in Canada. Earlier, due to the lack of this recognition, most of the highly skilled and well educated immigrants were working for low incomes and salaries.

This amendment could be considered as a start for many other professional boards to evaluate their procedure of examining the foreign credentials.

Thus, if you are an Indian law professional, this is the best time for you to immigrate to Canada. Contact a seasoned Immigration and Visa Specialist who would be updated on the same. He would be the best person to guide you through a hassle free immigration.

Immigrants planning to work and settle down in Canada should commence further by taking every step cautiously! Presenting resume in the right manner forms one of the most critical aspects of fulfilling your dreams of working in a prospective country like Canada.

Therefore, one must understand that a resume presents your own personality and overall achievements in front of your employer and should be crafted in the most professional manner, fulfilling the guidelines set by a Canadian employer.

It has been found that people copy the resume format of other applicants and present it to their prospective employers. This makes a complete negative impression on the employer as he is always in a hunt for a creative and original resume rather than the one having a pseudo image!

On the verge of it, applicants copy the entire qualification, experience and other skills, baring their name that is easily identified by the employer. They don’t understand a simple point that they might get selected for their interviews but what if they are asked to show the proof of their qualification!

Use the vocabulary in accordance with the Canadian standards. Have your documents translated into French or English, if you want your employer to understand your qualifications and skills thoroughly.

One last tip: Always mention the qualifications that are relevant to your job profile. It would be foolish to mention your experience in the sports industry, if you are applying for the job as a music teacher.

Contact an Immigration specialist and make your application process a child’s play!

If you are an immigrant in Canada and are on the lookout for a job, you must know of certain aspects mentioned in this blog. There are some restrictions posed on candidates as well as on the employers while submitting and receiving applications for jobs. If you are seeking a job in Canada, there are certain aspects you must aware be off since you are an immigrant.

The job should normally be applied for if the location is with in the driving distance. The distance to travel should be within the human reach. Now, what good is a job or a work place where you reach late every morning only to hear the lovely voice of your boss? So, it is highly recommended that you take the travel time into account before applying.

Also, apply for the job if you have the relevant work experience. In addition to this, you must have the required educational qualifications. In case, where knowing French is mandatory and you do not know the language, it is recommended not to apply (even if you satisfy the other aspects).

On the other hand, even an employer has to abide by certain rules and regulations while receiving and scanning applications for a position in his organization. It is mandatory that all the applications submitted via direct E – mail have to be accepted by the employer. It is a must for an employer to scan through all the applications received for a particular job in this organization. This is to ensure that the best applicant gets the job. In addition to this, he must be accommodative to ask only the relevant questions according to the terms laid down in Canada.

All in all, to obtain a job and to fill a job vacancy is a task done mutually by an employer and his prospective employee. And if the prospective employee is an immigrant, he should put in efforts to ensure that he gets used to the Canadian work culture. The same applies to the employer who should be accommodative enough to give his employee enough space to settle down.

To know more on this, it is best that you contact an Immigration and Visa Expert who has the know – how of what is happening in the Canadian job market at present.

Are you an immigrant to Canada? And you are searching for a job?

If the above questions hold true for you, this is the right page to land on. Carrying the right resume for the right job is a common phrase mentioned by all saints. But in Canada, sometimes having the right name which is easy to pronounce might lead you to a jackpot in the form of a desired employment opportunity.

Imagine your name being cooked and chewed nicely due to the lack of know – how of pronouncing your name appropriately? You obviously would not like your name being called in such a royal fashion that even you might not understand. What if this leads to missing your turn for a job interview? Now you would not want to lose out on such an opportunity just because your name has not been understood and pronounced properly.

The main reason for this is that most Canadian employers find it difficult to pronounce many international names. Mostly, the immigrants are from China, India and other parts of world who are often more scrutinized. Such people are suggested to provide with a nickname or a pseudo name which is easier for the Canadians to understand and pronounce.

However, your nickname should be clearly mentioned making it specific that your resume is a genuine one and not a fake one. In addition, immigrants are less preferred when compared to the local Canadians. So, it is important to take the right steps.

Contact an Immigration and Visa Expert to know more on Resume Writing to apply for jobs in Canada.

Canada has always been a place of wonder for those living outside the country. This has been one of the main reasons for immigrants migrating to Canada. Most of the foreign nationals moving to Canada do not have the right picture about the country in their minds. This article is an insight into the country, especially for the immigrants thinking of moving to Canada.

Most of the immigrants who are well educated come to Canada end up with slightly odd jobs. However, these immigrants have no calms about it since they are earning well comparatively to their previous earnings in their native countries. Also, such jobs are because most of the Canadian employers do not identify these immigrants for any job in relation to their prior work experience. Some of the factors for such a hostile response are:

• Since the immigrants do not have a Canadian reference, it becomes difficult for a local employer to trust them as being credible. These references are an important aspect for employment opportunities in Canada. These work references basically involve someone to vouch for the candidate’s work experience, skills and behavior and so on. Thus, it is strongly recommended that newly landed immigrants network among the established Canadian residents and citizens to reach out to Canadian employers against such references.
• In many workshops regarding jobs and employment in Canada, it has been clearly stated that around 85% of the job market in this country is hidden. This could be interpreted as jobs not being advertised and only a few senior officials in an organization are aware of it. Hence, social and professional networking would help a lot in this aspect.
• Lack of proper communication. Those immigrants not fluent in English or French find it difficult to communicate with the local folks. This is a barrier to a good employment opportunity. Hence, attending English language classes would help to a large extent.
• Skilled migrants are an important source for driving the economy of Canada. However, this has led to a lot of repulsion from the local Canadians. This is because it has simply reduced the number of jobs for the local citizens.
• Having an employee of foreign origin raises a question of doubt. This is because it takes additional time for a new immigrant employee to get accustomed with the local work culture.
• Some employers tend to believe that when it comes to work, no other nationalities can outright Canadians.
• It is a custom in Canada for the employers to oblige people in their social circle. Thus, networking and mingling with locals again becomes very important.
• It can be said that there is no coordination between the Canadian employers and the Immigration Department. The immigration policies do not seem to cater to the needs of the job market. In other words, it could be termed as being obsolete. This has been especially true of immigration selection criteria till early 2008. Occupational lists that are open for immigration since Feb’2008 are more reflective of job situation in Canada.
• The Canadian employers including the top management and the supervisors are not trained appropriately to handle a multicultural workforce.

The reasons are not restricted to those of the above. The actual scenario consists of much more than what could be expressed on paper. After all, immigration is not a cakewalk!

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You may be an operator of construction crane, tower crane, dragline crane, mobile crane, bridge crane, boom truck crane, climbing crane, gantry crane, a hoist operator or just a crane operator, you stand good chances of qualifying under the NOC List’s occupation of crane operators.

Operating draglines or cranes in order to move, life, place or position equipment, machinery and several other huge objects at the industrial or construction sites, railway yards, surface mines, ports and other such locations is the primary description that sums up the role played by crane operators. Mining, construction, railway, cargo handling and industrial companies are the probable employers of skilled workers under this NOC List occupation.

Chief duties performed by a crane operator are:

• Operating tower and mobile cranes so as to move, lift, place or position materials and equipments
• Perform inspections before the operations, in order to calculate capacities of the crane and weight, so as to prepare them for hoisting and rigging
• Operating pile-driving cranes so as to drive pilings inside the earth to offer support to structures, like building
• Operating cranes that are well equipped with dredging attachments. These help in waterways dredging as well as other areas
• Operating gantry cranes in order to unload and load the cargo of the ship at the port side
• Operating locomotive cranes so as to move materials and objects at the railway yards
• Operating overhead or bridge cranes for placing, moving or lifting plant materials and machinery
• Operating oil rig cranes for reloading and unloading of supply vessels
• Operating cranes that are mounted over the barges or boats to place, move or lift materials and equipments
• Operating dragline cranes for exposing ore deposits and coal seams at the mines with open pits
• May also need to assemble cranes over the site
• Performing routine work of maintenance, like lubricating and cleaning cranes

However, merely having an expertise of these duties is not enough, you also need to fulfill certain employment or educational requirements to qualify for this occupation that are given below:

• Secondary school completion is normally required
• Completion of an apprenticeship program (2-3 years) or college, industry or high school courses in operating of cranes is normally required
• Trade certification is mandatory in Quebec as the hoist operator but in Saskatchewan, it is voluntary
• Alberta and Manitoba provinces makes available and makes it compulsory to have Boom truck crane operator trade certification. However, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories makes it voluntary
• Similarly, while New Brunswick makes it voluntary to have a Mobile crane operator (8-15 tons) trade certification, it is made compulsory by Ontario
• Compulsion of Tower crane operator trade certification is made available in and restricted to Manitoba, Ontario and Alberta and is voluntary in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Labrador and Newfoundland
• Trade certification is also available as the hoist operator of hydraulic crane but this is a voluntary requirement for British Columbia and Saskatchewan
• Another compulsory certification in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba is Mobile crane operator trade certification, while this is voluntary in Northwest Territories and Nunavut
• Provincial license may be required by operators of the mobile cranes to drive these cranes publicly on roads
• Some employers may demand Internal company certification to serve as their crane operator

Further, interprovincial mobility is possible for the operators of the mobile crane through Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal). So, in case you fit well the above-mentioned role or occupation in its entireness, Canada immigration is not too far from your kitty. Grab this opportunity and apply for your immigration to Canada, before the NOC List changes to your disadvantage. Explore the better career prospects made available by immigration to Canada today!