New Carpenter Training Program in Newfoundland

Work Global Canada Inc. has partnered with a foreign government to offer certification programs for various skilled trades. This is a brand new program and the first set of students will be 15 qualified carpenters who will be assessed and trained according to the...

New Rules as of December 31, 2013, ESDC Canada

Regulatory Amendments and Ministerial Instructions Coming Into Force Effective December 31, 2013, amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) come into force, and new Ministerial Instructions issued by the Minister of Employment and Social...

Main Floor Apartment on Frecker Drive

FOR RENT – AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1st   223 Frecker Drive, Cowan Heights Spacious Main Floor of House 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths plus full ensuite off master bedroom Large rec room that could be used as fourth bedroom Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer included...

Professional, furnished home in Georgetown Neighborhood

Available Jan 1, 2014, Professional, furnished home in the Georgetown neighborhood. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Two levels, with unfinished basement. All appliances and basic furniture provided. Ready to move in. Off street parking for one vehicle. $2500 per month...

Diversity Training “Lunch & Learn” at WGCi

WGCi is inviting our clients to attend Diversity Training with the Association for New Canadians (ANC). This Lunch & Learn will be hosted at WGCi headquarters at 10 Pippy Place, St. John’s, A1B 3X3 on November 6th between 12-1 pm. Lunch will be provided to...

The Labour Market Opinion Process Explained

Before hiring a temporary foreign worker, Canadian employers must receive a positive Labour Market Opinion (LMO). A positive LMO is an assessment that states that an employer’s hiring of a foreign worker will either not affect the Canadian Labour Market, or even have...

HR Questions

The following are questions asked by a Newfoundland company. 1.  Would a foreign worker be covered by medical insurance if he/she was to get sick in NL? 2. Who purchases the medical insurance? Is it the responsibility of the employer? Or does it come out of the...

WGCi Corporate Launch a Success!

We at WGCi would like to thank all that attended our corporate launch on May 2nd at Lester’s Farm Chalet. Big thank you’s go out to North East Avalon Regional Economic Development Board in partnering with us to launch their new information source for newcomers to the...

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Here is a breakdown of the changes made to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Requiring employers to pay foreign workers at the prevailing wage This replaces the wage flexibility employers used to enjoy in hiring foreign workers. The loss of this flexibility may...

Caregivers & Nannies

Are you or someone you know in need of a Caregiver or Nanny? Click the following .pdf for details. Are you looking for a caregiver, nanny, or housekeeper?    

NL has highest labour shortage in the country

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporter’s December 2012 report: A reality check for Canadian industry and government reports that 54.1% of NL companies are facing labour shortages, while the Canadian average is 49%. For the full report, an excellent analysis of...

Where will the workers come from?

The Government of Newfoundland Labrador’s Labour Market analysis Outlook 2020 predicts 70,000+ job openings by 2020 due to new job growth and retirement. Population (age 15 – 59) forecasted to decline by 35,700 people by 2020 With an aging and retiring...