International Recruitment
Local recruiting is a common practice for SMEs in Quebec, but did you know that international recruitment is also within your reach and simpler than you think? AURAY offers a turnkey solution for international recruitment and immigration law so you can meet all your labour needs and achieve your growth objectives. We will support you every step of the way.
Recruitment
Our international recruitment services department works closely with a team of talent acquisition specialists in Quebec and our global network of recruiters. Our team understands the challenges of international hiring. We do everything possible to find you the worker who will truly add value to your organization.
• Recruitment development strategies.
• Search for candidates in the overseas labour pool.
• Digital processes with both virtual and recorded interviews.
• Preselection of candidates based on their technical skills.
• Recommendation of candidates based on the required profiles and their motivations to come live in Quebec.
Immigration
The international recruitment process involves many legal requirements. Our team of immigration consultants and lawyers provides strategies and recommends the most appropriate immigration programs for your company’s needs. We offer the expertise necessary to reduce the process costs and delays.
• Evaluation of your company’s eligibility for the various programs available for hiring foreign workers.
• Handling of all legal procedures including LMIAs and work permit applications.
• Post-hiring follow-up and compliance.
• Representation with government bodies.
Integration
Socioprofessional integration is key to a successful hiring process so it begins before the professional arrives in Canada. We have the support of several strategic partners to ensure a positive experience for both your company and the foreign worker and to increase the chances of long-term integration.
• Identification of integration objectives and preparation of an action plan.
• Preparation for the arrival of foreign workers.
• Administrative processes (public services, bank account).
The seven steps of international recruitment
1. Situation analysis
- Assessing needs
- Determining appropriate solutions
- Presenting a service offer
2. Candidate search and selection
- Creation of ideal candidate profile and development of a search strategy
- Job posting (if required)
- Candidate evaluation and selection
- Drafting of employment contract
3. Immigration process preparation
- Submission of company and candidate documents
- Initiation of candidate/company integration
4. Submitting a LMIA1 request for the company and a CSQ2 for the candidate
- Forms and supporting documents
- Follow up with the authorities
5. Requesting a work permit
- Preparation and submission of required forms to the Canadian Visa Office
- Verification whether work permits for citizens of certain countries can be issued at land border crossings
6. Logistics and arrival
- Setting up of online information session (Skype)
- Preparation of immigration documentation and air travel ticket
- Greeting upon arrival and transport to destination
7. Workplace and social integration
- Preparation and submission of candidate integration plan to company
- Assistance in locating accommodation for newly arrived candidate
- Assistance with properly registering the relevant governmental forms
* Labour market impact assessment
** Temporary selection certificate (in French: Certificat de sélection temporaire)
A network of immigration partners
FAQ
Can we easily find workers who speak English?
Along with English-speaking countries, we also recruit in countries where workers can learn English in six to eight months before their departure. With the help of our local partners, we can offer English courses once the workers arrive, either inside or outside the workplace.
How long does the process take?
The government does not guarantee the processing time. However, a worker who comes from a visa-free country can usually complete the immigration process within five months. For International Experience Canada candidates (depending on the participating countries), the process can be reduced to two months. Contrarily, if the worker needs a visa and a medical examination, the waiting time from beginning to end can vary between six and eight months depending on the country of origin.
Do we have to attend recruiting missions with other employers?
Because we have a bank of prequalified candidates, you can avoid having to travel and participate in recruiting missions abroad, which saves you time and money. Our global network of recruiting partners can complete the candidate search in accordance to your standards and needs. Our recruiting and selection process ensures a personalized, rapid and efficient approach.
I hired a TFW before the crisis and they are still in their home country. What can I do until they arrive in Canada?
First off, contact your future employee as soon as possible to make sure they still plan on coming to Canada. If that’s the case, reassure them that the job they were hired for will still be available when they get here. If possible, set a potential arrival date and coordinate travel logistics between their home country and Canada. You can also request to extend the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to give your employee more time to travel to Canada.
I want to rehire the TFW after the crisis. How can I make sure they are legally allowed to stay in Canada until then?
The worker should stay in Canada during the unemployment period. So, they must maintain a legal status throughout their stay. If their work permit is about to expire, you have two options:
- You can apply for a work permit extension for employees;
- You can change their status to a visitor status.
In all cases, the worker must have a valid permit allowing them to stay in Canada.
Find out more about the AURAY Sourcing team leaders
Émilie Sauvé
Director, Client Services Émilie is a passionate international recruitment professional. Since the beginning of her career, she has been helping companies with various human resources issues. Émilie is a human polyglot who systematically aims to offer winning solutions to her clients. With 20 years' experience in human resources and over 5 years in international recruitment, she has lived through many situations enabling her to offer sound, concrete advice. As Director of Client Services at AURAY Sourcing International, Émilie guides Canadian companies through the entire international recruitment process. Listening and understanding are her trademarks.
Margarita Akritidou
Operations Coordinator, Talent Margarita Akritidou has more than 12 years of experience in operations and project management, particularly with an international focus. As part of the AURAY Sourcing International team, she works to continuously improve operational processes and procedures to provide an optimal experience for clients, partners and talent around the world. Previously, she worked with the President and CEO of Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton and as a research assistant and advisor on international mobility and university exchange programs at the New Zealand Embassy and the European Parliament in Brussels. Margarita holds a Master's degree in History and in International Negotiation from the University of Aix-Marseille in France and is passionate about cultural diversity, languages and people relations. She has studied and worked in more than 5 different countries and speaks 7 foreign languages.
Caroline Comeau
Advisor, Talent Acquisition Caroline Comeau has 25 years of experience in sales, customer relations and business development. She joined AURAY Sourcing International in November 2019 as a talent acquisition advisor. These years of experience have allowed her to touch all areas between sales and communications, allowing her to easily understand and help integrate different sectors within a business. Caroline is very human-oriented with a great sense of listening. Her career turn was a crucial step for her personal and professional growth.
Ulrike Siko
Coordinator, Recruitment Passionate about different cultures and the business world, Ulrike decided to do a Bachelor of international business management at the ESG-UQAM. This taught her about marketing, economics and human resources with an international dimension. Ulrike graduated in June 2021 and has been working for AURAY Sourcing since November 2021. This position allows her to combine her two passions, which are collaborating between different cultures and contributing to the well-being of local companies.
Bernardo Fernandez
Coordinator, Recruitment Bernardo Fernandez is a Recruitment Coordinator with over 10 years of business development, recruitment and international mobility experience. Bernardo has extensive experience with international recruitment and mobility practices and challenges which he gained over the past 10 years in the fields of education, international business, newcomer greeting and integration coordination. He has also trained as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. His understanding of the situations faced by immigrants, experience in developing local and international partnerships, and ability to communicate in more than five languages make him a key member of our team.
Marichka Arokiasami
Advisor, Talent Acquisition Marinchka Arokiasami holds a Bachelor of Communications and has several years of recruitment and administrative experience. She also worked as an analyst in the immigrant investor program for a bank, where she acquired a very different cultural perspective. She is passionate about other cultures and is always on the lookout for new trends in the recruitment world.
Mélanie Beauvais
Advisor, Talent Acquisition With more than 20 years of experience in business management, Mélanie joined the AURAY Sourcing International team in June 2022 as a talent acquisition consultant. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills in the fields of sales as well as in the development of operational plans and procedures. Whether part of a large corporation or a Quebec SME, Mélanie was able to increase the organization’s profitability and productivity using an approach that places the human at the heart of it all. Driven by this passion for human resources and structure organization, she chose to integrate the Auray team to help local companies recruit foreign workers.
Alexandra Boegly
Immigration Operations Coordinator Alexandra is originally from the south of France. She worked for 10 years in the medical field as a caregiver before retraining to become a management assistant. She has since obtained a diploma as a payroll and social hub leader, which includes the skill sets of managing personnel administration and participating in Human Resource project groups. For a little over a year, she has been based in Québec City, where she started out in Mallette’s immigration consulting services and then became the Immigration Operations Coordinator for AURAY Sourcing Immigration.
Émilie Corbeil
Lawyer, Immigration Law A member of the Quebec Bar since 2020, Émilie holds a Licenciate in Law (LL. L.) and an Honours B. Soc. Sc. International Development and Globalization, with Cum Laude, from the University of Ottawa. With a keen interest in social justice issues and international law, Émilie has been involved in a number of initiatives throughout her studies: she has been a student volunteer for the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (SSP) and a coordinator for the Réseau national d’étudiant(e)s pro bono du Canada (Civil Law) at the University of Ottawa. She has also conducted international development research in Senegal. Émilie is now a member of the Quebec Immigration Lawyers Association (AQAADI) and continues to be passionately dedicated to various community organizations.
Lukasz Cierpikowski
Lawyer, Immigration Law Lukasz has been a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar since 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the Université de Montréal. During his professional career, Lukasz has worked in the field of corporate law, specifically with extraprovincial corporations across Canada. Prior to joining the AURAY team, he completed his articling at the Bar in civil litigation and had the opportunity to defend his clients’ interests before various courts. He now practises economic immigration law, bringing with him the knowledge and skills he has developed over the past few years to guide Quebec-based businesses in their endeavours.
Sylvie Karasira, RCIC
Advisor, International Mobility Sylvie is a Canadian Regulated Immigration Consultant with over six years of experience in international mobility. Her previous experience includes research, information processing, monitoring, consulting and project management.
Hye Yoon Park
Paralegal Hye Yoon worked as an interpreter in Algeria for several years. She obtained her diploma in legal secretarial studies three years ago and began her professional career with Legal Aid in Montreal. She joined the AURAY Sourcing Immigration team as a paralegal in 2022.
Sandra Larrota
Paralegal Sandra Larrota is driven by the desire to help people achieve their goals. With an MBA, she has over 15 years' experience in university teaching and human resources. She has also published research articles on subjects such as social entrepreneurship, the evolution of knowledge in organizations and corporate social responsibility. In recent years, her professional career has led her to specialize in Canadian immigration processes at various levels.
Marie Louise Muteteri
Paralegal Marie Louise holds a Bachelor of Economics. She has 20 years of experience in business management and administration, including more than 17 years developing strategies and skills to assess and provide relevant solutions to clients’ needs. Her work has contributed to the successful business management and cost-effectiveness of the Rwanda Social Security Board. To help businesses relaunch their activities, and motivated by her own immigration experience, Marie Louise decided to enter the immigration field. This led to her joining the Auray Sourcing Immigration team in March 2023 as an immigration paralegal.Émilie Sauvé
Margarita Akritidou
Caroline Comeau
Ulrike Siko
Bernardo Fernandez
Marichka Arokiasami
Mélanie Beauvais
Alexandra Boegly
Émilie Corbeil
Lukasz Cierpikowski
Sylvie Karasira, RCIC
Hye Yoon Park
Sandra Larrota
Marie Louise Muteteri
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