Non-Canadian Faculty Recruits - Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources

Prior to your arrival at McMaster, you will need to ensure that an application has been initiated for:

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada/Service Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) work to ensure that the employment of foreign workers supports economic growth and helps create more opportunities for all Canadians.

This is a two step process:

Step One - Human Resource Skills Development Canada/Service Canada

Application for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

As an employer, we must provide evidence and summarize the recruitment efforts undertaken to fill this position with a Canadian/permanent resident in the first instance. This is done through a LMIA submitted to Human Resource Skills Development Canada/ Service Canada for approval.

The faculty relations team will work with the recruiting academic department to obtain a LMIA. Once a positive LMIA is received, you will be sent a copy of the Opinion along with instructions for applying for a Work Permit.

Step Two - Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Application for a Work Permit

The positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and the annex, which will be attached, must be submitted by you the foreign worker as part of your application to receive a work permit. This is only one of many requirements in issuing a work permit. It does not authorize you to enter or remain in Canada. That decision is the responsibility of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Tips

Be sure to update your passport(s) – A work permit may be granted for a period not longer than identified on your passport. For example, if your LMIA allows you to be granted a work permit for three years but your passport expires in six month, the work permit may only be granted for six months.

Health check/medicals – After reviewing your application for a work permit, the Immigration/Visa Officer may request that you and/or your dependents undergo medical exams as one of the requirements in issuing the work permit. The medical exam is required to make sure that applicants do not have a medical condition that presents a danger to Canadian public health and safety or would cause excessive demand on health or social services in Canada. Medical exams must be conducted by a designated medical practitioner.

Learn more on the Government of Canada website.

Criminal and security checks – You may need a criminal and security check if you are coming to Canada as a live-in caregiver, tourist, student or temporary worker. If you are applying for permanent residence, you must have one done. Security checks, also known as police certificates, are required to determine if applicants have a criminal record. They also help visa officers make sure applicants are not a security risk to Canada.