Employer’s roadmap to hiring and retaining internationally trained workers

Section 1: The roadmap: What’s in it for me?

In this section you will find information on:

• 1.1 What is the roadmap?
• 1.2 Why do I need it?

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1.1 What is the roadmap?

This roadmap is a step-by-step guide for employers in small to medium-sized enterprises interested in hiring internationally trained workers for their organizations.

The roadmap is a practical resource for anyone involved in hiring, including business owners, human resources professionals, recruiters and managers.

In the roadmap, you’ll find:

• Different routes you can take to hire and retain internationally trained workers
• Helpful tips on issues you may encounter on the way
• Answers to questions you may have
• Practical tools you can use at each step
• Resources to help you on the journey

At the end of each section of the roadmap, you will find a list of available resources grouped by category and including national, regional and sectoral resources. Appendix A provides a list of all the resources cited throughout the roadmap.

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1.2 Why do I need it?

Hiring internationally trained workers can help you meet your staffing needs as well as increase your productivity and efficiency which, ultimately, can help you achieve success.

As an employer, you already undertake work force planning as part of your normal employer responsibilities. This planning includes:

• Determining job standards
• Recruiting, orienting and training staff
• Managing and evaluating staff
• Complying with the laws of the land

To hire and retain internationally trained workers successfully, you may have to tailor these actions to meet their needs by:

• Providing information and reaching out to potential recruits
• Assessing international qualifications
• Participating in bridge-to-work and mentoring programs
• Getting involved in language and job or skills training
• Implementing diversity and integration programs

Many employers in a number of sectors across the country are experiencing significant skilled labour shortages. Statistics Canada research indicates that before the middle of the next decade, almost all labour force growth will come from immigration. As an employer, you will gain in many ways from hiring and retaining internationally trained workers. Updating your organization’s staffing strategy and practices to effectively hire and retain internationally trained staff will also help you to be more effective in the recruitment and employment of all workers.

 

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