BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250226T170000Z DTEND:20250226T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Foreign Worker Programs Explained: Unlocking the full potential of your workforce DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT. Would you like to add your name to the waiting list? Click on the "register" button and then select "Yes please". \n\n\n\nLMIA\, employer portal\, BC PNP\, Express Entry\, NOC code\, "sponsorship"\, oh my! \n\n\n\nAs a Canadian employer or HR professional hiring and managing an international workforce\, you've likely heard many of these terms before. We can all agree that understanding and utilizing Canada's immigration programs and systems is time-consuming and can be confusing and overwhelming. It's no wonder\, considering there are over 120 permanent residency programs and 50+ types of work permits\, not to mention different levels and departments of government responsible for these programs.\n\n\n\nIf you're looking to up-level your understanding of Canadian immigration and learn tangible ways to leverage international talent to fill labour and skills shortages\, then this workshop is for you!\n\n\n\nThrough interactive activities and case studies\, you will learn tangible skills that you can actually take back and apply in your organization\, including how to:\n\n Evaluate and select work permit programs\n Utilize the NOC system and select the correct code\n Understand the different types of job offers and employer obligations\n Differentiate between points systems and calculate an employee's score to gauge your ability to hire or retain them\n Evaluate employee permanent residency options and understand your role in the process\n\nAttendees will receive a digital workbook that includes quick access to program comparisons\, detailed requirements\, document checklists and application processes.\n\n\n\nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work in this highly interactive\, 3-hour workshop!\n\n\n\nSpaces are limited so\, reserve your seat today.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Guest Speaker\n\nBrooke Finlay\n\nCEO\, Innovator and Strategist\, Navio Immigration\n\nAn innovator\, change maker and disruptive entrepreneur. Brooke is also an Experienced Immigration Consultant\, empowering individuals and organizations to seize opportunities that will enable them to pursue their fullest potential.\n\n\n\nOver the past decade\, Brooke has been dedicated to changing lives and building Canada's social\, cultural and economic fabric by navigating immigration legal systems. Her experience operating a bespoke consulting firm and completing a Master's in Management\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship fueled her desire and ability to meaningfully contribute to building solutions addressing some of the world's most pressing problems.\n\n\n\nBrooke is committed to nurturing entrepreneurial and innovative spirit through purposeful work to create positive impact in the world.\n\n\n\nOutside of work\, you'll find Brooke in nature\, on her mountain bike/skis\, traveling or herding cats (aka wrangling twin toddlers).\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event\, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event or training\, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This event is now SOLD OUT. \;Would you like to add your name to the waiting list? Click on the "\;register"\; button and then select "\;Yes please"\;. \;
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\nLMIA\, employer portal\, BC PNP\, Express Entry\, NOC code\, &ldquo\;sponsorship&rdquo\;\, oh my! \;
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\nAs a Canadian employer or HR professional hiring and managing an international workforce\, you&rsquo\;ve likely heard many of these terms before. We can all agree that understanding and utilizing Canada&rsquo\;s immigration programs and systems is time-consuming and can be confusing and overwhelming. It&rsquo\;s no wonder\, considering there are over 120 permanent residency programs and 50+ types of work permits\, not to mention different levels and departments of government responsible for these programs.
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\nIf you&rsquo\;re looking to up-level your understanding of Canadian immigration and learn tangible ways to leverage international talent to fill labour and skills shortages\, then this workshop is for you!
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\nThrough interactive activities and case studies\, you will learn tangible skills that you can actually take back and apply in your organization\, including how to:\n
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  1. Evaluate and select work permit programs
    2. \n
  2. Utilize the NOC system and select the correct code
    3. \n
  3. Understand the different types of job offers and employer obligations
    4. \n
  4. Differentiate between points systems and calculate an employee&rsquo\;s score to gauge your ability to hire or retain them
    5. \n
  5. Evaluate employee permanent residency options and understand your role in the process
    6. \n
\nAttendees will receive a digital workbook that includes quick access to program comparisons\, detailed requirements\, document checklists and application processes.
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\nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work in this highly interactive\, 3-hour workshop!
\n
\nSpaces are limited so\, reserve your seat today.
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\nAbout the Guest Speaker
\nBrooke Finlay
\nCEO\, Innovator and Strategist\, Navio Immigration
\nAn innovator\, change maker and disruptive entrepreneur. Brooke is also an Experienced Immigration Consultant\, empowering individuals and organizations to seize opportunities that will enable them to pursue their fullest potential.
\n
\nOver the past decade\, Brooke has been dedicated to changing lives and building Canada&rsquo\;s social\, cultural and economic fabric by navigating immigration legal systems. Her experience operating a bespoke consulting firm and completing a Master&rsquo\;s in Management\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship fueled her desire and ability to meaningfully contribute to building solutions addressing some of the world&rsquo\;s most pressing problems.
\n
\nBrooke is committed to nurturing entrepreneurial and innovative spirit through purposeful work to create positive impact in the world.
\n
\nOutside of work\, you&rsquo\;ll find Brooke in nature\, on her mountain bike/skis\, traveling or herding cats (aka wrangling twin toddlers).
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\nCancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event\, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event or training\, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber. \; \; LOCATION:Whistler Chamber - Gateway Room 201-4230 Gateway Drive\, Whistler\, BC UID:e.2416.2796 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260516T234039Z URL:https://business.whistlerchamber.com/events/details/foreign-worker-programs-explained-unlocking-the-full-potential-of-your-workforce-02-26-2025-2796 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR