Info for Candidates
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The following is a program overview for candidates that identifies eligibility requirements for participation. Employers and candidates are responsible to read and understand all provincial and regional eligibility requirements.
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Employers suspected of charging fees or accepting funds in exchange for an offer of employment to a foreign national will be suspended from the SAMI Rural Renewal without reimbursement of any kind and will be reported to Alberta Employment Standards and the Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office.
Candidate Eligibility
Provincial Requirements
Provincial eligibility requirements are not identified on this page. To avoid lost-time and money, candidates are responsible for reading and understanding the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), including:
- Community Residency Requirements
- Occupation Requirements
- Community Endorsement Requirements
- Qualifying Work Experience Requirements
- Job Offer Requirements
- Language Requirements
- Licensing, Registration and Certification Requirements
- Education Requirements
- Ineligible Job Offers
- Settlement Fund Requirements
- Ineligible Occupations
Alberta Advantage Immigration Rural Renewal Stream
Alberta Immigration Job Offer and Employer Requirements
Regional Requirements
Once candidates have determined they are eligible under the provincial requirements they must determine if they are eligible under the regional requirements. Read below:
Occupation and Job Offer Requirements
Eligible job offers are performed within the municipal boundaries of the City of Medicine Hat, Cypress County, Town of Redcliff, or the Town of Bow Island.
AAIP has a list of occupations that are not eligible. In Medicine Hat, the following occupation NOC codes are only permitted to candidates that are living within Canada and have the ability to start working in the community immediately.
- 65100 (Cashiers and Customer Service Representative)
- 65201 (Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers, and related support occupations)
- 65310 (Light Duty Cleaners)
- 64100 (Retail Salespersons and Visual Merchandisers)
- 64314 (Hotel Front Desk Clerks)
- 14101 (Receptionist)
Application Fee
Employers are required to pay a $350 application fee for each Job Offer that is submitted and approved. Job Offers are reviewed for eligibility and accuracy before payment is requested. Payments are made online by credit card only.
Wage
Candidates must be paid a minimum living wage of $17.35 per-hour, OR the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region prevailing median wage for their occupation, whichever is greater. This can be found on the Canada Job Bank Wage Report. The provincial median-wage may be used if no regional rate is available.
Important Considerations
Post-Graduation Work Permit holders who have completed a two-year post-secondary education program at Medicine Hat College are not required to meet the 12 months of work experience criterion.
All prospective immigrants, temporary workers, and Canadians are invited to use the SAMI Job Board to look for employment opportunities in the community.
How to Apply
Application Details
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Candidate reads and understands the provincial and regional eligibility criteria
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Candidate secures an eligible job offer with a participating employer in the community
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Candidates employed in an eligible occupation must talk to their employer about participating in the Rural Renewal OR
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Find employment opportunities with participating employers by visiting the SAMI Job Board
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Employer submits a Request to Participate form and attends a 30 minute online consultation
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Participating employer submits a Job Offer form to apply for candidate endorsement letter
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Candidate receives invitation and participates in 30 minute interview
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Candidate and employers are notified of the endorsement letter decision by email
Application for Endorsement Letter
The following information will help you prepare the necessary forms.
Document Checklist:
- English language test results that are no more than two (2) years old (IELTS or CELPIP)
- A copy of your highest Canadian education completed or international credential assessment by World Education Services (WES)
- A copy of your current resume including employer references and any records of employment
- A scanned copy of your passport
Contact Us
533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9
403-502-8578
Email Us
Participating Municipalities
Contact Us
Email: immigration@medicinehat.ca
Phone: 403-502-8578
Address
533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9