Employers can hire foreign workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. In British Columbia, temporary foreign workers are protected by law from unfair employers and practices.
Employers who hire temporary foreign workers in B.C. are required by law to register with the provincial government.
You need to register if you intend to hire a temporary worker through most federal foreign worker programs:
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
- Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program (SAWP)
- Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker pilots
- Other programs that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)