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Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre.  We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied.  We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences.  We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations.  Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Come be a part of our HR team!

Our Human Resources Program group is looking for someone to join our team and support all our immigration needs. Could this position be for you?

We are looking for an Immigration Specialist who will be responsible for providing support with immigration matters for employees, visitors to our lab, and our recruitment efforts.

The successful candidate will work with all new employees, students, and visitors to support the immigration requirements for coming to TRIUMF and will be responsible for all documentation and maintenance of records. This position will also work with the Talent Attraction team to ensure all international recruitments adhere to the LMIA requirements.

Does this sound like you?

• Advanced knowledge of IRCC and ESDC regulations
• Enjoy troubleshooting complex issues
• Organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a bachelor's degree or diploma in immigration counselling and 5 years of consulting experience

What will you get from this opportunity?

• Mentorship within an HR team of 12+ team members
• Multifaceted responsibilities
• Experience working in a world-class international research facility
• Work-Life balance with great vacation and leave plans, and a hybrid work model
• Annual salary of $92,905.00 plus a comprehensive benefits plan and pension plan

Read below for more detailed information, and click "Apply"

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Immigration:

• Collecting information and processing employer required documents for temporary work permits, LMIAs, BCPNP, and Permanent Residency (PR) applications
• Point of contact for all employees for initial work permits, extensions, and PR applications
• Providing employees with immigration support and guidance in line with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) section 91 (1-10)
• Providing leadership with guidance and support on immigration programs, pathways, procedures, and timelines
• Ensuring employees have the required immigration documentation to work in their positions, including work and study permits and maintained status
• Maintaining employee immigration records and ensuring employer compliance with IRCC for records and audits

Visitor Immigration

• Conducting checks on TRIUMF visitors for eligibility under short term work permit exemptions
• Collecting information and processing employer required documents for temporary work permits and extensions, including sending Visitor Work Permit Invitation Letters
• Maintaining visitor immigration records and ensuring employer compliance with IRCC for records and audits
• Maintaining Visitor Letter Templates for work permit exemptions to ensure they are up to date for current regulatory considerations
• Providing visitors with immigration support and guidance in line with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) section 91 (1-10)

Talent Attraction

• Reviews roles and labour market to determine if international recruitments are required and/or possible given current labour market
• Reviewing roles to determine NOC code, minimum compensation required, and recruitment requirements
• Provides guidance and instructions to hiring managers on their responsibilities and process requirements for international recruitments
• Ensures Job Bank requirements are completed and properly recorded for LMIA recruitments
• Reviews Offer Letters and associated templates to ensure immigration language is correct according to IRCC program, TRIUMF support, and employee responsibilities
• Provides guidance and support to the Talent Attraction group for all recruitment related immigration matters

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

No supervisory responsibilities associated with the position.  Provides guidance to other employees within HR, and to employees and leaders across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of IRCC and ESDC regulations and associated immigration programs such as LMIA, TFWP, IMP, Global Talent Stream, and BCPNP
• Skilled in troubleshooting and researching to find solutions for complex issues
• Strong time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and handle multiple cases
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality when dealing with personal and private information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or an accredited diploma in Immigration Consulting
• 5 years of consulting in private or public practice
• Preference will be given to a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

This position offers a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in our office.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary: $92,905.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Hours per week:

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.