Employers

IMP Canada helps businesses address their staffing shortages using international solutions across all industries.

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What We Do

For our Business Clients (Employers), IMP provides services at all stages of the employment term ranging from planning an Employer-Specific Project to Permanent Residency. We do this by leveraging the resources of Mercan Group to provide you with staffing solutions in the most effective manner.

Why IMP?

The constantly evolving policies surrounding domestic and international labour can be difficult to navigate. Culture and legislation can add to this challenge. Using our specialized and connected company allows your business to focus on its internal Human Resources Plan while relying on IMP to be your International Human Resources Partner.

Services for Businesses

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Services

As a Service Canada/ESDC requirement for the recruitment and extension of the employment of temporary international workers, IMP can help your business from stage one of the temporary international worker process.

Advertising Posting Services

A continuation of the Service Canada and ESDC’s requirements, we offer a yearly service related to maintaining a TFW base in Canada.

Overseas Recruitment

Through the Mercan Group, we provide your business with pool of qualified candidates through our overseas offices who have already been screened and passed our recruitment processes.

Navigation of Foreign Policy

In addition to Canadian labour laws, the Mercan Group provides expertise on the requirements of foreign governments for worker deployment.

In-Canada Recruitment through Relocation

In some cases, there are international workers with in-Canada work experience that are able to provide the skills that employers need. Our established network allows us to utilize this talent pool.

Settlement Services

In some markets, IMP can assist with the arrival of your temporary international workers by arranging the essentials of the settlement process. These may include airport transportation, housing and documents, and applications such as SIN, bank account, public transit and more.

How it Works

With over 30 years of expertise, we have simplified the process of hiring international workers into a streamlined experience for our Business Clients.

5-Step Process

1

Consult

In the consultation process, we analyze the current labour situation of our clients, and advise them on their best options in terms of international employment solutions. Based on this assessment, IMP is then able to begin navigating the programs suitable for each individual client’s situation and goals.

2

Recruit

Utilizing the relationships between partnering companies in the Mercan Group, IMP is able to begin strategically recruiting candidates targeted to the specific positions and needs of the client.

3

Select

We understand that successfully filling a position means finding the right candidate for our clients. As such, we utilize a combination of strategies to screen applicants, including:

  • Behavioural-based interviewing
  • Knowledge and skills assessments
  • Utilizing multiple communication channels
  • Verifying past employment, and
  • Thorough reference checks

4

Deliver

Again, we capitalize on the unique skills of all the Mercan companies to ensure that the immigration process is smooth for each of your international workers. This also includes pre-departure and arrival orientation for you and your international workers, settlement services, acculturation assistance, and transitional housing.

5

Partner

We pride ourselves on extending our services and expertise throughout the employment relationship to ensure long-term relationships and guarantee satisfaction for both parties.

I have been a client of IMP Canada for 9 years. They have helped me hire the staff I would not have had if not for the Foreign Worker Program and The Mercan Group. The service and the people are excellent, very personalized to my needs as a business. They don’t just help you hire. They help you and your team through the whole process so all new recruits become Canadians.

Client for 9 years

Frequently asked questions

Can IMP help with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?

As a Service Canada/ESDC requirement for the recruitment and extension of the employment of temporary international workers, IMP can help your business from stage one of the temporary international worker process.

How does IMP recruit and select candidates?

Utilizing the relationships between partnering companies in the Mercan Group, IMP is able to begin strategically recruiting candidates targeted to the specific positions and needs of the client.

Through the Mercan Group, we provide your business with pool of qualified candidates through our overseas offices who have already been screened and passed our recruitment processes.

We understand that successfully filling a position means finding the right candidate for our clients. As such, we utilize a combination of strategies to screen applicants, including:

  • Behavioural-based interviewing
  • Knowledge and skills assessments
  • Utilizing multiple communication channels
  • Verifying past employment, and
  • Thorough reference checks
Can IMP recruit workers who are already in Canada?

In some cases, there are international workers with in-Canada work experience that are able to provide the skills that employers need. Our established network allows us to utilize this talent pool.

What settlement services does IMP offer?

In some markets, IMP can assist with the arrival of your temporary international workers by arranging the essentials of the settlement process. These may include airport transportation, housing and documents, and applications such as SIN, bank account, public transit and more.

Does IMP offer job advertising services?

A continuation of the Service Canada and ESDC’s requirements, we offer a yearly service related to maintaining a TFW base in Canada.

Let’s discuss your workforce needs

Tell us what positions you are looking to fill and one of our recruitment specialists will contact you.