Newfoundland and Labrador employers with an interest in filling their staffing needs with workers from outside of Canada are encouraged to register for upcoming online immigration fairs, including the October 25, 2023 regional fair for Africa.

Online fairs offer employers the ability to access an international talent pool to fill vacancies they cannot fill locally. Employers may instantly connect with prospective international candidates, review resumes and schedule interviews. The fairs focus on in-demand sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador, such as aviation, health care, early childhood education, technology and hospitality.

The process to register and attend an online fair is simple and straightforward. Employers who require additional support to register are encouraged to contact the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism at attraction@gov.nl.ca. Staff will be happy to assist with registration and orientation.

In September, the Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills hosted its first online fair targeting East and South East Asia, and the Oceania regions. Employers received over 20,000 unique visits, leading to nearly 4,500 job applications. The October 25 fair is attracting tens of thousands of registrations, including 10,000 registered for the health care sector alone.

The fair will last approximately four hours; employers are encouraged to attend the entire event, as job-seekers may ask questions throughout.

For a full schedule of upcoming online fairs, please see the backgrounder below. Click here to register for a virtual job fair.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to sustained population growth. This includes the goal of welcoming 5,100 newcomers annually by 2026.

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BACKGROUNDER

Upcoming Online Employment Fairs