Employers looking to meet their labour demand are strongly encouraged to become designated for the new Atlantic Immigration Program. Since launching in 2017, the now permanent program has benefited 310 employers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Employers are required to become designated in order to take part in the new program, regardless of prior use and familiarity with the pilot program.

To become designated, employers must:

• Seek to hire full-time, non-seasonal international applicants, who will work a minimum of 30 hours each week. If you have an existing employee you wish to support in obtaining their permanent residency, they would need to be employed in a full-time, non-seasonal position, working a minimum 30 hours per week;
• Have a business that has been in continuous, active operation under the same management for at least two years in the Atlantic Region and in good standing (see guidelines for more details);
• Agree to and demonstrate a commitment to maintain a welcoming workplace;
• Commit to supporting the candidate’s and their accompanying family members’ access to settlement services; and
• Understand and agree to the reporting requirements for the program.

Employers will also be required to complete free training offered by the Government of Canada. For full program details, and to sign up for the training, visit here.

The Provincial Government is also hosting information sessions on the new Atlantic Immigration Program for employers and prospective newcomers. For more information, go to Employer Information Sessions and Prospective Newcomer Information Sessions.

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Media contact
Jeremy Reynolds
Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
709-729-2377
jeremyreynolds@gov.nl.ca