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Whether you are a newcomer to Canada, or a hotel employer, please contact us if you are interested in being a part of the Destination Employment program.
Destination Employment
Destination Employment helps newcomers to Canada gain meaningful employment in Canadian hotels, giving you the experience you need to build a successful future in Canada.
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For Newcomers to Canada
To be eligible for this program, you must reside in Canada and are either:
- Permanent residents of Canada (with PR card or conformation of permanent residence letter)
- A Protected Person and/or Convention refugee with a valid work permit
The following are not eligible for this program:
- Canadian citizens
- Holder of a non-permanent work visa (e.g. TFW)
- Holder of a non-permanent visa (e.g. study permit)
If you qualify, see what locations the program is currently operating in
For Hotel Employers
Employers should be willing to:
- Hire program participants in permanent (or recurring seasonal) positions
- Commit the time and support of a designated staff member to mentor program participants
- Document and explain how hiring newcomers to Canada will help address their business challenges and objectives
- Work with existing community organizations, partners and services to support newcomers to Canada with other settlement needs that may arise
- Participate in program evaluation activities, as required
- Provide program participants with wages and benefits that are commensurate with the demands of their employment, based on Canadian standards
- Provide flexibility for training, as required
If you qualify, see what locations the program is currently operating in