This session will cover context on Canadian, Atlantic and Cape Breton demographics and why we need immigration, general immigration considerations (the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, Skill groups, etc.), Federal and Provincial permanent immigration pathways including the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Program, temporary pathways for employers, international recruitment opportunities and employer supports. 

The session will include

• Context on Canadian, Atlantic and Cape Breton demographics and why we need immigration
• General immigration considerations (the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, Skill groups, etc.)
• Federal and provincial permanent immigration pathways, including the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Program
• Temporary pathways for employees
• International recruitment opportunities,
• Employer supports

About the facilitators:

Jodie Creaser, is an Outreach Officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  She started her IRCC career nine years ago and has worked in various program areas, including citizenship, immigration, settlement and resettlement.  Prior to that, Jodie spent nine years as a Border Services Officer with Canada Border Services Agency.  In her current role, Jodie helps Canadian employers in the Atlantic provinces learn how the immigration system can be used to support their hiring needs.  Outreach Officers across Canada provide up-to-date information for both temporary and permanent immigration programs.
 
Mary-Jo MacKay, as the Manager of External Relations for the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, works closely with diverse stakeholders to enhance their understanding of immigration and use of immigration programs. Prior to this position, Mary-Jo spent 13 years with the Provincial Departments of Communities, Culture and Heritage, and Tourism, Culture and Heritage. She is passionate about immigration and workplace diversity and has worked internationally in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Mary-Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carleton University, an Environmental Engineering Diploma from the University College of Cape Breton and a Master of Environmental Studies Degree from the University of Waterloo.
 
Omar Tag is the Cape Breton Partnership’s Program Lead on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Program. He made his way to Canada as an immigrant in 2012 where he pursued to continue his career in Human Resources. A Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from Cape Breton University, with an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources from NSCC, he pursued multiple ventures in his field mainly in Business Transformation and Project Design & Delivery. Immigration is complex, and as the Program Lead for Cape Breton Partnership, he helps employers navigate the AIP program to fill shortages, minimize frustration, and coordinates a streamlined process between the Province andImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  

Registration Details

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