{"id":5269,"date":"2024-08-26T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T18:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cqcd.org\/blogue\/le-processus-de-recrutement-de-travailleurs-etrangers-au-quebec-dans-le-commerce-du-detail\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T12:55:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T16:55:30","slug":"the-quebec-recruitment-process-for-foreign-nationals-in-retail","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/www.cqcd.org\/en\/blog\/the-quebec-recruitment-process-for-foreign-nationals-in-retail\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quebec recruitment process for foreign nationals in retail"},"content":{"rendered":" \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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To recruit a candidate, the general rule is to follow the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) procedure and, in Quebec, to obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ).<\/span><\/p>\n

The LMIA is a document that a Canadian employer must obtain before hiring a foreign worker<\/a>. It represents the government’s authorization for an employer to recruit a foreign worker. A positive LMIA indicates that it is necessary to hire a foreign worker, and that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available for the position.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Canada, applications are submitted to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which assesses the legitimacy of the business, the job offer, and the impact of hiring a temporary foreign worker on the Canadian labor market. If authorization is granted, it will be valid for six months.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Quebec, an additional authorization from the provincial government is required through a CAQ application submitted alongside the LMIA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once these authorizations are obtained, the candidate can apply for a work permit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/main>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Processing times for LMIA applications range from 7 to 54 days, depending on the stream chosen. As of 2024, the cost of an LMIA application is $1,000, payable by the employer. In Quebec, additional fees of $444 are required to apply for a CAQ.<\/p>\n

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There are various LMIA streams depending on the type of position to be filled, each with its own criteria and specifics.<\/p>\n

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Before choosing the applicable LMIA stream, it is necessary to determine whether the position falls into the high-wage or low-wage category. This is done by comparing the wage offered to the foreign national with the provincial or territorial median wage. For example, in Quebec in 2024, a high wage is set at $27.47 per hour or more. Wages below this amount are considered “low wages”.<\/p>\n

Accurately identifying the LMIA category is crucial, as the employer’s obligations and eligibility criteria differ depending on the chosen stream (with some exceptions).<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the low-wage LMIA program includes the following extra criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n