Take your required training

To become a designated employer, you must complete these 2 training courses before you apply for designation with the province:

• onboarding training
• intercultural competency training

These courses will help you with the different steps you need to follow in the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Online onboarding training

Once you sign up, we’ll send you a training video to watch at your own pace. You must complete this training before applying for designation with the province. You’ll need to attest that you watched the full video when you submit your designation application to the province.

The training covers the following:

• Introduction to Canada’s immigration system
• Background on the Atlantic Immigration Program
• Overview of roles and responsibilities
• Atlantic Immigration Program process
• Permanent residence application
• Work permit application
• Permanent resident status
• Settlement and integration into the community

How to sign up for onboarding training

Email the Atlantic Immigration Program’s dedicated service channel to sign up for your required onboarding training.

Your email must include

• your company’s
  • business legal name
  • business operating name (if it’s different from the legal name)
  • business address
• the name of the individual completing the training

If your business has more than one location, provide the information listed above for each location.

We’ll use this information to confirm with our provincial partners that you completed the training.

Intercultural competency training

You need to complete the intercultural competency training before applying to become a designated employer. There may be cases where the province will exempt you.

When you apply to the province to become a designated employer, you’ll need to show proof that you’ve completed this training.

This free training

• takes half a day
• is offered in person or via live webinar
• is available in English and French

This training aims to support those who are involved in the day-to-day management of the organization, such as those responsible for hiring or managing employees in your organization. The training covers topics such as

• creating welcoming and culturally inclusive workplaces
• newcomer experiences
• cultural awareness

Contact a service provider in your area to sign up for training.

Service providers offering intercultural competency training