How to Hire Foreign Academics
Foreign academics are filling an increasingly larger role in Canada's colleges, universities and other post-secondary degree-granting institutions. Foreign academics fulfill a vital function by supplying skills, knowledge and experience in labour markets that are currently experiencing a shortage. If you work for a college, university or other post-secondary, degree-granting institution and you're thinking about hiring a foreign academic to help expand your staff, here are a few guidelines to consider.
Hiring Criteria -- Foreign Academics
Colleges, universities and other post-secondary degree-granting institutions that wish to hire a foreign academic to fill a position in Canada must:
- Advertise the position broadly and for a reasonable amount of time in Canada to ensure Canadian nationals and permanent residents have a reasonable chance to hear about it
- Demonstrate that the position has been advertising using methods that have a proven track record of attracting qualified candidates
- Include a statement in the ad noting that although foreign academics will be considered for the position, Canadian nationals and permanent residents will be given priority
- Complete all required forms and reports regarding recruitment methods
Hiring Steps - Foreign Academics
Once Human Resources and Development Canada (HRSDC) has approved your application, send a copy of HRSDC's confirmation letter to the foreign academic and ask him or her to apply for a work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). CIC will grant the work permit if it determines that the foreign academic is eligible to work in Canada.
If you would like to learn more about how to hire a foreign academic in Canada, please visit HRSDC's official web site.
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