The MPNP Employer Direct stream is a priority assessment stream that helps employers recruit and/or retain a foreign worker with the required skills for a position they may have been unable to fill with a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.
Under the Employer Direct stream, priority will be given to:
- employers who apply for pre-approval of job offers demonstrating that they have made a genuine effort to recruit in Canada for the position and are offering a wage and benefit package compatible with labour market standards and sufficient to retain the worker in Manitoba
- employers who can demonstrate that they will provide additional supports to assist newcomers with their settlement needs, and/or have the support of the local community in regions of Manitoba where the MPNP sees a significant need for settlement services for potential newcomers
- applicants who have a pre-approved job offer as well as the training, work experience, licensing or accreditation and language ability required for the position and who can satisfy a program officer that they intend to establish permanently in Manitoba
- applicants who are currently employed full-time for the last 6 months in Manitoba on a temporary work permit with a permanent offer of employment and who can satisfy a program officer that they intend to establish permanently in Manitoba
Applicants who are currently employed full-time for the last 6 months in Manitoba with a temporary work permit and have a permanent job offer do not require pre-approval of their job offers.
Employers can apply to the MPNP for pre-approval of job offers that:
- are for permanent, full-time position(s) in Manitoba
- meet prevailing regional wage rates
- are made to individuals who meet the required qualifications for the position
- do not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements
Employer applications are available on this website here
Pre-Approval will be considered for employers who can demonstrate that they:
- have made a genuine effort to recruit in Canadafor the position and are offering a wage and benefit package compatible with labour market standards and sufficient to retain the worker in Manitoba
- have an acceptable strategy to recruit and retain immigrant workers in Manitoba
- will provide additional supports to assist newcomers with their settlement needs, and/or have the support of the local community in providing settlement services for newcomers
The MPNP will provide successful employers with Pre-Approval letters describing the type and number of positions which have been pre-approved, and any conditions attached to the pre-approval. The empoyer will provide a copy of this letter to you to include with your Skilled Worker application to the MPNP.
Who's Hiring in Manitoba
For information on who is hiring in Manitoba, please visit the Government of Canada Job bank Website at: www.Jobbank.gc.ca (or click this link) and browse to the province of Manitoba page.
EMPLOYER DIRECT APPLICATION PROCESS
If you have been employed full-time in Manitoba for the last six months on a Temporary Work Permit and your employer is offering you a permanent job, you should proceed directly to Step 3.
Step 1: Employer Applies to MPNP for Pre-Approval of Job Offer(s)Employers should submit a separate application for pre-approval for each type of position they wish to fill. Employers will be informed if their applications to provide job offers to potential MPNP applicants have been pre-approved, the number of workers who can receive MPNP pre-approved job offers, and any conditions attached to the pre-approvals.
For employer forms and instructions, click here
Step 2: Employer Provides Copy of Letter of Pre-Approval to the Applicant
MPNP will provide the employer with a Letter of Pre-Approval stating the number and type of positions approved as well as any terms and conditions attached to these pre-approvals. The employer provides the following documents to each potential MPNP applicant:
- a copy of the Letter of Pre-Approval issued to the employer by MPNP
- a detailed employment offer on company letterhead signed by the authorized signing officer of the company and which includes the name of the applicant, position title, salary/wage rate, and a brief description of duties and responsibilities.
- a copy of any contract the applicant will be asked to sign before beginning employment in Manitoba.
If you meet all the criteria described in the section "Are You Eligible?", you submit a complete application package to the MPNP according to the Document Checklist including a copy of the Letter of Pre-Approval (where relevant), the original job offer from the employer, a copy of any contract you have signed with the employer and a copy of your Temporary Work Permit (where relevant).
Step 4: Manitoba Completes an Assessment of the Application for NominationSkilled Workers who apply under the Employer Direct stream will be considered for nomination if they are able to satisfy the MPNP that they:
- have the training, experience, and language ability required for the employment position they are being offered
- have demonstrated a clear ability and intention to establish permanently in Manitoba
Applying for a Temporary Work Permit
If you are nominated by the MPNP, you may be eligible to apply for a temporary work permit if you wish to begin working in Manitoba while your application for a permanent resident visa is being processed. Approved Provincial Nominees can apply to a Government of Canada visa office for a new temporary work permit, or to renew an existing work permit, with a job offer related to their assessed occupation and an MPNP supporting letter. Job offers to approved Provincial Nominees do not require validation by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). See the section What Happens Next for additional details.
