The Atlantic Immigration Pilot -Designated Employers in Nova Scotia.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a creative approach to addressing our labour market challenges.

Employers in Nova Scotia can use the Pilot to hire foreign workers.

Individuals cannot apply for the pilot. We encourage individuals with an interest in the program to find a job offer. The employer may be designated or may choose to become designated when they find a foreign national they wish to hire.

ELIGIBILITY

Employers looking to fill labour gaps through the Pilot must first be approved for eligibility by being designated and then have their positions endorsed by the Province.

Once the employer’s positions are endorsed, candidate(s) identified by the employer can apply for permanent residency directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

The foreign worker can also access temporary pathways (i.e., obtain a work permit) while waiting for permanent residency.

1. To become designated, an employer must:

• Have a business operating in good standing
• Provide information on labour needs
• Commit to working with a service provider organization on settlement and retention

2. To become endorsed, an employer must:

• Demonstrate efforts to hire locally have not been successful
• Recruit a foreign worker
• Provide a valid, full-time, non-seasonal job offer co-signed with the foreign worker
• Provide an individualized settlement plan co-signed with the foreign worker

HOW EMPLOYERS APPLY

• Contact our Employer Support Team
• Review the Designation Guide
• Complete the application form and submit all required information and attachments

DESIGNATIONS LIST

The business names of designated employers.

https://novascotiaimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/Designated_AIP_employers.pdf

Source: https://novascotiaimmigration.com/help-for-employers/atlantic-immigration-pilot/

5 TIPS TO HELP FIND AN AIP DESIGNATED EMPLOYER AND MOVE TO NOVA SCOTIA

Since the official launch of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Program in March of 2017, all eyes have been on the four Atlantic Provinces. Candidates from all across the globe are looking to explore the Atlantic Provinces through this innovative and aspirational new pathway.

The AIP has priority processing at the federal level with 2,000 more allocations for the four Atlantic Provinces. For Nova Scotia, that is almost 800 Principal Applicants (PA) plus their families in addition to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

You might wonder, why?

Atlantic Canada – including Nova Scotia – has negative natural growth, which means there are typically more deaths than births. The Atlantic region is the only jurisdiction in Canada to have this unfortunate distinction. Due to population aging trends, there will be a wave of retiring baby boomers in the next several years which will result in a sharp decline in the region’s labour supply. As such, employers are now facing labour shortages or anticipating shortages in the near future. That is why the federal government, in collaboration with the four Atlantic Provinces, created an action plan called the Atlantic Growth Strategy, under which the AIP falls (Skilled Workforce and Immigration).

So how does it work? If you watch the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) videos or read a little about it, you will find out that Nova Scotia employers need to become approved by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) before they can hire under the AIP. These approved employers are called “Designated Employers” and if you are wondering where to find that list of designated employers – you are not alone. Unfortunately, that list is not made public. Some employers are comfortable with publicizing their designation while others don’t and want it to remain that way.

So without further introduction, we have compiled for you 5 tips to increase your chances of finding a designated employer and moving to “Canada’s Ocean Playground”. Yes, we have that on our car plates in Nova Scotia:

1. Research the labour market and find out exactly where your skills are needed in Nova Scotia.

One of the benefits of the pilot, is that employers enjoy “Flexibility to focus on labour needs in each region (highly skilled, intermediate skilled and international graduates)”. To research the labour market, go to the most common job boards, look into Nova Scotia, and filter jobs that have been posted for 4 weeks or more (recurring postings). That means the employer is unable to fill that position and is more likely to take part in the AIP.

2. Add a paragraph in your cover letter referring the employer to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) if they are interested in your employment.

Have something in your resume about the AIP and how it can work for you as well as the potential benefits for the employer. This will serve as evidence to the employer that you know what you are doing and that you are not just someone from across the globe shooting in the dark. For example: “If you deem my qualifications and experience suitable for your position, please note that you may be eligible to hire me under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Program. If you are facing labour shortages and having difficulties attracting or retaining talent, please consider the AIP and contact Nova Scotia Office of Immigration for support.” Leave a link for NSOI’s AIP page http://novascotiaimmigration.com/help-for-employers/atlantic-immigration-pilot/.

3. Apply for jobs in your field and make sure you meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

One eligibility criteria for the AIP is that the successful candidate must have at least 1 year of relevant paid work experience from the past 3 years. Demonstrate to the employer that you know about the eligibility criteria for the AIP. Do you meet the minimum High School requirement? Find out more about an Educational Credential Assessment. Do you meet the Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 or 4? Have you taken an official language test? Knowing those details gives an employer confidence in you as a candidate. An employer will be taking a leap of faith hiring someone they have never met, so prove you are worth it and do your homework.

4. Research the geographic areas that you are applying to, and prove to the employer you know what (and where) you are getting yourself into.

Nova Scotia is full of natural wonder and beauty, and there is a unique culture and lifestyle in its regions – more open spaces with room to live, grow and work. These regions tend to be family oriented as well, so make sure you do your homework on where you’re going and write the employer a little paragraph in your cover letter on why you would like to live in their community. Employers generally try not to hire someone who will leave them soon after, so this is an important consideration for you as a candidate and for the employer when it’s time to make a decision in employment.

5. Be committed, and remain committed.

If you are serious about immigrating and you have the skills the area needs, it’ll happen.
Nova Scotia is big and has a lot of potential and opportunity. Canada is actively seeking immigrants to make an economic impact, and you are one of them. Finding a job is really a job in itself, so finding a job in a foreign country with an employer in a culture you may have never been immersed into isn’t going to be easy. The time commitment to these job searches can be quiet daunting and you might want to give up after a few applications but fortune favours the bold. If you do your research, know which employers are looking for your skills, get your educational credential assessment done, take your official language test, refine and perfect your application; who knows, we may see you soon in Atlantic Canada.

PS: It also might be a good idea to include a portfolio with your application.

Source: https://capebretonpartnership.com/5-tips-to-help-find-an-aip-designated-employer-and-move-to-nova-scotia/

Atlantic Immigration Pilot - Designated Employers: the Prince Edward Island

Which employers are designated through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program?

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is an employer-driven federal immigration program designed to help employers fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps by supporting foreign nationals for permanent residency.

Employers who wish to use AIPP must be designated by the Prince Edward Island Office of Immigration. The following is a list of Designated Employers under the AIPP.

This list does not indicate that these employers are hiring. To find current job vacancies, go to https://workpei.ca/(link is external).

101144 PEI Inc.

150 One Salon

3 Points Aviation Corporation

A & R Adventures Inc.

Abegweit Driving School Ltd.

Advantage Communications Inc.

Akar Foods Ltd., Jack's Pizza

AKL (PEI) Development Inc.

Alma Farm PEI

Andrews of Charlottetown Inc.:101888 PEI Inc.

Andrews of Park West Inc.

Andrews of Summerside Inc.

Anne in China INC

Arsenault Bros. Construction Ltd.

Asian First Sauce Inc.

Aspin Kemp & Associates Inc.

Atlantech Companies

Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd.

Atlantic Beef Products Inc.

Atlantic Grown Organics Inc.

Auburn Acres

Ayoub Holdings: Dino's Pizza

B. Doyle Holdings

Big Diesel Transport

Birkentree Holsteins Inc.

Bishop's Rest Ltd.

BKR Management Inc. Burger King

Brackley Beach Hostel Inc.

Brooklyn Holdings Inc.

Bulk Carriers (PEI) Ltd.

Canada-Ask Immigration & Investment Services Inc.

CareWorx Corp.

Carrefour de l'Isle Saint-Jean

Carruthers' Farms Ltd.

Carta Solutions Processing Services Corp.

Cedar Food (2010) Ltd., Cedar's Eatery

Centennial Auto Body Ltd.

Centre Éducatif Pomme & Rinette Inc.

Century 21 Northumberland

Charlotte-Tea

Charlottetown Fresh Casual Restaurants, Inc.: Swiss Chalet

Claddagh Holdings Inc.

Commission Scolaire de Langue Francaise

Compass Group Ltd. (Chartwells UPEI)

Confederation Cove Mussel Co Ltd

DH Real Estate

Dianne Bell Inc.

Domino's - 101996 PEI Inc.

Domino's - Ritchie Foods Inc.

Domino's (101487 PEI Inc.)

Doucette Bros. Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Dr. German A. Gomez Professional Corp.

Dr. John M Gillis Lodge Selkirk Enterprises

DRM Company Ltd. (Dairy Queen)

Dynasty Restaurant Inc.

Dyne Holdings Limited

Eastern Kings Early Learning Academy

Edward NewTech Ltd.

Elanco Canada Limited

Extondale Farms Ltd.

Fairholm Holdings Ltd.

Flooring Canada: 101626 PEI INC.

FMI Atlantic Inc. - KFC

FR Enterprises Inc.

G & M Holdings Inc.

G. E. Silliker & Sons Ltd.

Garden Home Inc.

Garden Isle Farms Ltd.

GD Construction: 101367 PEI Inc

Geneva Villa

Global Specialty Store Inc.

Go-For-Services Ltd.

Golden Touch Accounting Services

Grain Essence Garden Inc.

Grand Cloud Inc.

Greenisle Environmental

Groom Foods Inc. Brothers 2 Restaurant

Hammarlund & Lips Architects

HGS Canada Inc.

Himalayan Indian Cuisine (7332122 Canada Ltd.)

Hopyard Beer Bar Inc.

Howardvale Holsteins

i2t2 (9545832 Canada Inc.)

Invesco Enterprise Services

IO Solutions Call Center Inc.

Island Abbey Food Science Ltd.

Island Retail Group Limited

Islandsand Holdings Inc. - Subway

J & C Ventures, Inc.

Jamieson Electric & Refrigeration Ltd.

Jeff Keough Professional Corp

John Lecky & Company Inc.

Kate the Spice Lady

Kensington Community Care Home

Kildare Fisheries Ltd.

King of Clubs Inc.

Kings BBQ Chinese Food

King's County Pork, Inc.

Kinkora Holdings

La Coopérative Le Chez-Nous Ltée

Le Comité Acadien et Francophone de l'Est Ltée

Le Jardin des Étoiles

Leaps and Bounds Childcare Centre Inc.

Le-ong Company Ltd.

Leonhard's Inc.

Linkletter's Welding Ltd.

Little Tree Inc.

Lotus Garden Restaurant

Lucky Zhang Fengqun, Inc. o/a Bamboo Garden Restaurant

MacDougall Steel Erectors, Inc.

MacLeod Group Health Services PEI Limited

Main Street Home Hardware Building Centre

Mango Fresh Market, Inc.

Maple Isle Homes PEI Inc.

Maritime Industrial Services, Ltd.

Maritime Mosquito Control Inc.

Maritime Pet Foods

Maritime Precast Products (2011) Ltd.

Mary's Cornwall Bakery

Mason's Auctionary & International Trade, Ltd.

McCardle Bros.

Mellish Enterprises Inc.

MicroSintesis

Minh Wang Family Restaurant

Morley Annear Ltd.

Most Wanted PEI Inc

Mr. Sushi

MSM Restaurants - MacDonald's

Murphy Investments, Inc.

National Port Security Services Inc.

Neuron Communications Inc.

Nobra Holsteins

Now N Zen Inc.

Ocean Heart Investment Inc.

Onset Communication Inc.

Options Financial Inc.

Outer Limit Sports Inc.

Outriders Cookhouse

P.E.I. Mussel King (1994) Inc.

Parker Developments & Arnold's Post Hole Digging: 101670 PEI Inc

Paul Davis Restoration PEI

Pauley Ventures Inc.

Peace Travel Company Ltd.

PEI Brick Co.

PEI Junior Badminton Training Centre

PEI Ocean View Resort, Inc.

PEI Photo Lab

Philippine and South Asian Food & Grocery Inc.

Pollard's Roofing Inc.

Prince Edward Aqua Farms Inc.

Prince Edward Island Preserve Co.

Prince Freight Lines Inc.

Protestant Old Ladies Homes

Pure Pork Farms Ltd.

Randy's Pizza

Rashed Enterprises Ltd. (Sam's Family Restaurant Cornwall)

Raspberry Point Oyster Co. Inc.

Real Potatoes Ltd.

Red Island Hospitality Group Inc.

Reliable Motors Ltd.

Retromedia Inc.

Ridgeline Construction Ltd

Robert's Holdings, Inc.

Rodd Management, Ltd.

Romy's Hair Studio

Royal LePage Prince Edward Realty

Royal Star Foods Ltd.

Royalty Hardwoods, Ltd.

RWL Holdings Ltd.: PEI Potato Solutions

Safe 1 Trucking

Safety & Compliance Compliance Consultant David K. Harris Training & Education

Scott Dickieson Law Office

Seafood Express (PEI) Ltd.

Simmons Drainage & Supply Ltd.

Smith Farm

Somru Bioscience Inc.

South Shore Seafoods, Ltd.

Sporting Intentions (2007) Ltd.

SQF Team Inc.: Dutch Inn

Stanley Immigration Consulting

Stepping Stones Early Years Center

Stepscan Technologies Inc.

Study Abroad Canada Inc.

Summerside Seafood Supreme Inc.

T & J Construction, Ltd.

Taco Boys Inc.

Taco Boyz II Inc.

Ta-ke Sushi: 101775 PEI Inc

The Great Canadian Bagel - 101625 PEI Inc.

The Kettle Black

The Mount Continuing Care Community

The Noodle House Limited

The Old Triangle Alehouse PEI Inc.

Thomas-Martin Group Inc.

Timeless Medical Systems

Tiny Acres Holsteins

Tip Top Hand Car Wash Inc.

Top Dog Manufacturing

Trout River Industries

TTEC Canada Solutions Inc. (Atelka)

Vector Aerospace Engine Services - Atlantic Inc.

West Highland Contractors Ltd.

Whisperwood Villa

Wintrust International

Zi Yan Ltd.

Published date: 

October 10, 2018