Efforts
will bring in temporary foreign workers before changes to law take
effect.
EDMONTON,
Alberta (May 24, 2013) -- Actyl,
a leading Canadian recruiting and human resources organization, will
visit Belize and Jamaica in the coming days in an effort to bring
temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to Canadian businesses.
The
trip, which will take place May 27-31, comes just in time to bring
these workers to Canada before key changes to the law take effect
this summer. These changes will make it more difficult and costly for
TFWs to enter the country starting in August.
"It
is important for employers to act now before the law changes make it
more difficult to find quality TFWs," said Adrian Schulz,
managing director of Actyl. "Later this summer, many of the
advantages of hiring TFWs will be eliminated, making it more
expensive for Canadian organizations businesses to rely on these very
skilled and hard-working personnel. We're encouraging all businesses
that will require the use of TFWs in the coming year to apply now to
avoid the hardships that will be associated with the new law."
TFWs
are frequently used to fill workforce gaps for businesses
experiencing labor shortages. The changes in law will eliminate the
accelerated Labor Market Opinion program that has offered businesses
quick approval for the hiring of foreign workers. Elected officials
intended these changes to force companies to find employees within
the domestic workforce before turning to TFWs, even though the
western provinces of Canada are currently experiencing a significant
shortage in skilled workers.
Actyl
will search for and interview candidates for jobs in Belize and
Jamaica, two countries with thriving hospitality industries. These
locales make for an ideal labor pool, as workers from these countries
are often fluent in English and are highly qualified for work at
Canadian businesses. Workers brought into the country before August
will be exempt from the changes in the law.
"We
have been successful in bringing in necessary temporary laborers to
help Canadian businesses stay competitive in their respective
markets," said Schulz. "It's important for companies to be
aware of how these changes in the law will affect them. We look
forward to our upcoming recruiting trip and encourage Canadian
companies to look into the benefits of TFWs, if they haven't
already."
Actyl
specializes in recruiting skilled workers from competitive labor
markets, which can help businesses fill gaps in their existing
workforces. The firm actively recruits workers from Mexico, Jamaica,
Belize, Ireland, the Philippines and other areas around the world.
To
learn more about Actyl, visit http://www.actyl.com.
Please
direct inquiries to: Adrian Schulz, 204-272-8653.
