Useful Sources of Information
Labour Market Opinions
Online resources
Telephone
- 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
- TTY: 1 800 926-9105
Work permits, visas and arriving in Canada
Online resources
- CIC website: general information
- CIC website: information for employers
- CIC website: work permits
- CIC website: Temporary Resident Biometrics Project
- CIC website: arriving in Canada
- CIC’s Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO): guide for small- to medium-sized employers
Telephone
- 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
- TTY: 1 888 242 2100
Other aspects of the construction industry
Online resources
Telephone
- Tel: (613) 569-555
- Fax: (613) 569-1220
Online resources
Telephone:
- 1 888 842-8282
Final thoughts
The TFW Program is a useful tool that companies can use to help meet their labour force needs. The process is complex and requires a certain amount of expertise and experience. Some employers have found it useful to develop in-house specialized HR units with TFW expertise; others have chosen to use the support of industry associations. Whatever the route, employers should beware of quick fixes and short cuts: typically these will spell trouble for employers, or for TFWs once in Canada. As with any HR decision, hiring TFWs must be done carefully. Planning and employer involvement are critical. Executed properly, hiring TFWs can fill critical labour force gaps, and help businesses develop and grow.
This page last updated December 2009
