Specialization
Caregiver
Canada has launched two new caregiver pilot programs in 2024 to streamline the path to permanent residency (PR) for caregivers, addressing the rising demand for home care services. These programs will replace the existing Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots, which are closing in mid-2024. The new pilots simplify the PR process by granting eligible caregivers PR status upon arrival, an improvement over the previous requirement of working in Canada for two years before applying for PR.
Key requirements for the new pilot include a full-time job offer in home care, a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4, and the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma. Additionally, caregivers will be able to work for care organizations, broadening their employment options beyond private households. By making PR status accessible immediately upon arrival, the pilots aim to provide stability for caregivers and their families, allowing them to settle in Canada more easily and with clearer career pathways.
These programs align with Canada’s immigration strategy, which expects to admit over 15,000 caregivers as permanent residents between 2024 and 2026. This initiative reflects Canada’s commitment to meeting its caregiving needs, which are expanding with an aging population and increased workforce demands.
Healthcare
British Columbia has introduced multiple pathways to help internationally trained healthcare professionals join its workforce. The province’s initiatives, like the Health Authority stream within the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), support foreign-trained workers in fields such as nursing, healthcare assistance, and more by easing credential recognition and streamlining licensure. Programs include competency assessments through platforms like Inspire Global, specialized credential reviews, and permanent residency pathways for eligible workers already employed by BC health authorities. The International Credentials Recognition Act, expected to further reduce barriers, will also remove certain requirements such as additional language testing and Canadian work experience, starting in 2025.
Shers Global assists candidates by navigating these specific program requirements, assisting with documentation, and ensuring timely completion of all processes related to assessments, applications, and registration in BC’s healthcare workforce
Veterinary
British Columbia offers various pathways for foreign-trained veterinarians and veterinary technicians to practice in the province. To work as a veterinarian, international professionals must typically complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). For roles such as veterinary technician or technologist, a diploma from an accredited veterinary technology program and, in some cases, provincial registration are required. These credentials and certifications are regulated by the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia, which assesses qualifications for license eligibility.
Shers Global can find qualified foreign-trained veterinary professionals, assist by guiding them through credential evaluations, certification, and provincial licensing processes, offering support with navigating immigration options like the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Express Entry to secure jobs in British Columbia.
Construction
British Columbia has opened pathways for foreign-trained workers to address the high demand in its construction sector, including adding 25 prioritized construction occupations to its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Foreign-trained individuals with skills in areas like welding, carpentry, and plumbing may now be eligible for faster provincial nomination through BC PNP’s targeted invitation rounds. To qualify, workers generally need a valid trades certificate from Skilled Trades BC or an equivalent apprenticeship, helping ensure they’re ready to meet the immediate labor needs in B.C.’s housing and infrastructure projects.
Shers Global vets candidates and choose the best. We assist with BC PNP applications, guiding through the Skilled Trades BC certification requirements, and ensuring all eligibility and documentation are properly met for a smoother, quicker transition to employment in British Columbia’s construction industry.
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At Shers Global, we’re committed to connecting Canadian employers with skilled professionals worldwide. As demand for foreign workers grows, our mission is to make hiring internationally easy, efficient, and inclusive. By simplifying the process for employers and skilled professionals alike, we help create a workforce rich in cultural diversity and expertise.