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When the worker arrives
When your new worker arrives in Saskatchewan, extend a warm welcome by arranging to have someone available to meet the plane, train or bus. Your international worker will require transportation from their arrival location to their first night’s accommodations. They may need a few necessary items to get them started in their new home. The effort that you make to welcome the newcomer to your community will make their transition easier and you will reap the rewards with a more settled employee.
Show your worker their new accommodations, whether temporary or permanent, and provide a short guided tour of the area in the immediate neighbourhood. Knowing where services are available in the local area and within walking distance will be valuable to your employee in the beginning days. You could consider putting together a package of information including a map, the local newspaper, location of important services (grocery, hospital, drugstore), a list of things to do in the area, tourist sites and other community highlights.
If you cannot provide this service yourself, call the Regional Newcomer Gateway for assistance.
International workers will need to obtain certain documents to settle into their new lives in Saskatchewan. You can help your new employee acquire the documents they need by pointing them in the right direction or by helping them to make the appropriate application. Your new employee will need:
If the workplace is not within walking distance of your new employee’s home, you should discuss transportation with your employee. Discuss options like public transportation, car pooling, and buying a vehicle and assist your employee with the arrangements.
During the initial days of employment, you will want to ensure that the employee understands their rights and obligations related to Occupational Health and Safety, Labour Standards and Human Rights. If your business is unionized, introduce the new employee to the shop-steward. You may want to provide workplace information to a worker in their language so that it is more readily understood.
The SINP provides a confidential service to ensure the well-being and protect the rights of both employers and workers. More information on this service is available through the Program Integrity Unit.
Some international employees may need to have their qualifications recognized in Canada so that they can apply for certain positions and progress in their career. Recognition of a prior certificate, license or diploma may require a formal assessment. Learn more about specific occupations in Saskatchewan.
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