Introducing a free recruitment service for construction employers
An Immigration Recruiter has recently been hired by the Nova Scotia Construction Immigration Coalition to assist employers, free of charge, in finding skilled international construction candidates.
The primary role of the International Recruiter is to screen and match candidates with employers, and support employers throughout the immigration process. The International Recruiter will represent the Construction Immigration Coalition and their members through recruitment activities and travel missions designed to attract international talent to Nova Scotia’s construction sector.
Connect with our international recruiter
To learn more about the Construction Immigration Coalition, connect with applicants, or get information on upcoming recruitment missions and participation, contact:
Ritika Sharma
RCIC, LFWR International Recruiter
782-409-2556
rsharma@nscsc.ca
How Can You Utilize Our Immigration Recruiter?
Recruitment Services:
- Drafting job postings for eligible vacancies
- Sourcing and screening potential applicants
- Matching eligible candidates with open vacancies
Employer Immigration Support:
- Onboarding employers to be immigration-ready
- Employer Registration Certificate (ERCs) application and renewal
- Atlantic Immigration Program:
- Assisting with completing and submitting designation application for the employer
- Assisting with completing and submitting endorsement applications for their employees
- Ensuring compliance with required domestic and international recruitment efforts
- Supporting employers with Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) 200 forms and other supporting documents preparation
- Assisting with the IRCC Employer Portal procedures for candidates to apply for work permits
Candidate Immigration Support:
- Assisting candidates in understanding immigration requirements
- Conducting initial eligibility screenings and identifying the preferred immigration pathways
- Providing consultations post-job offer to explain the procedures and offer guidance
Resources for Your Employees
- Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund
- A micro-loan fund for internationally trained immigrants in Atlantic Canada
- ISANS Language Services
- ISANS Language Services help you build the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to converse in English
- Trades Practical Assessment
- This paid, 12-week opportunity can help demonstrate your competencies in your field
- SkillsMatch
- Explore employment opportunities in Nova Scotia
- Visible Minority Newcomer Women at Work
- If you are a visible minority, newcomer woman who needs help finding employment in your field, this program will help you.
Nova Scotia Construction Immigration Coalition
In line with the Province’s population growth targets, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) continues to work closely with industry partners and the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI), particularly the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) division, to advance our immigration file.