Temporary Foreign Worker(TFW) Coordinator
Canna Cabana
- Calgary, AB
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Manage end-to-end TFW Program processes, including LMIA applications, work permit tracking, and renewals.
- Ensure compliance with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of employment contracts, wages, and working conditions for audit readiness.
- Coordinate onboarding for foreign workers, including orientation, housing arrangements, and community integration support.
- Act as primary liaison with government agencies, legal counsel, and recruitment partners for TFW-related matters.
- Monitor expiry dates for work permits and initiate renewal processes in advance.
- Prepare and submit required reports and documentation for inspections and audits.
- Support workforce planning by providing updates on TFW availability and timelines to hiring managers.
- Educate managers on compliance obligations under the TFW Program and provincial employment standards.
- Track and report on program metrics, including LMIA status, permit renewals, and compliance checks.
- Assist with resolving issues related to TFW employment, housing, and workplace integration.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy legislation.
- Take initiative in process improvements and recommend best practices for program efficiency.
- 2–3 years of experience in HR or recruitment with exposure to immigration or TFW programs.
- Strong knowledge of ESDC and IRCC regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing LMIA applications and work permit processes.
- Diploma or certificate in Human Resources, Immigration Consulting, or related field is an asset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Effective communication skills with internal teams and external agencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Smartsheet is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- RPR designation or Immigration Consultant certification is an asset.
- Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 200+ current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world.
- Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup.
- Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.
- E-commerce Platforms: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory sites across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.