Find a candidate

When you’re a designated employer, you can hire skilled workers and international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada.

The Atlantic Immigration Program doesn’t match candidates with jobs. You may find a candidate on your own, or a candidate may approach you.

Understand candidate requirements

Find out the requirements candidates must meet to qualify for this program.

Encourage candidates to get their documents ready

Candidates will need to include specific documents with their permanent residence application. Encourage your candidate to start getting these documents ready even before you make the job offer, because some of these documents take time to get. Documents include

• results of a language test showing they can communicate in English or French
• an educational credential assessment report, which shows how their education compares to a Canadian credential, if the candidate studied outside Canada
• proof of work experience, except for candidates who are international students who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada
• proof that they have enough money to support themselves and their family