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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Information, programs and resources for Alberta employers to hire, train and retain Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW).
Employers must follow a specific process and meet requirements when hiring a TFW in Alberta.
The following resources outline these conditions
For more information on hiring foreign workers, call the Immigrate to Alberta Information Service at 1-877-427-6419.
After hiring a TFW, retaining their services can be very valuable to employers. Having a successful settlement plan in place for foreign workers will help them integrate into the workplace.
Temporary Foreign Worker helpline
Toll free: 1-877-944-9955
Phone: 780-944-9955 (Edmonton local calling area)
Employment Standards
Phone: 780-427-3731
Toll free: 1-877-427-3731
For employers interested in helping temporary foreign workers gain permanent residency in the province, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) can help expedite the immigration process.
Connect with the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office (Monday to Friday):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-476-4540
Phone: 780-644-2584
You can contact the Temporary Foreign Worker Helpline toll-free throughout most of the world at 1-877-944-9955, with the following exceptions:
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