Having a hard time hiring and retaining hospitality industry staff in Nova Scotia?

To address this critical labour shortage, the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia and Brij Rathi Consultancy have partnered to offer HireSkilledWorkers.ca, an industry-first program for restaurants to recruit culinary talent, managers and support staff in Nova Scotia.

As demand for skilled foreign workers grows to meet regional and provincial government targets in the Maritimes, our  experienced team is ready to assist hospitality industry businesses meet their hiring goals. 

What is the Atlantic Canada Skilled Foreign Worker Program?

The Atlantic Canada Skilled Foreign Worker Program allows NS restaurants to fill job roles which require experienced individuals, that operators are having difficulties retaining staff for locally. 

Working together with the team at the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, our new program is optimized for restaurants, hotels and tourism operators, and is based on the proven success of our sister program operating currently in British Columbia and Alberta. in 2023, we placed over 2500 skilled culinary professionals in British Columbia restaurants in partnership with the BC Restaurants and Foodservice Association.

We supply qualified staff to fill your critical roles.

Following Federal immigration regulations all foreign workers enrolled in our program must have a culinary diploma or hospitality management education in their field of work and at least 4 to 5 years specific experience in the job role they are applying for in Canada.  In addition, the foreign worker is required to demonstrate English language proficiency by undergoing the IELTS exam and pass a criminal background check.

Our team pre-screens all applicants to verify that the foreign worker has all the necessary training, qualifications and experience to perform the work in Canada. Successful ACSWF applicants arrive in Canada with a visa to work for a specific employer. A key benefit of the program is that after completing a two-year work term, the foreign worker can, with the support of their employer and BRC, pursue the permanent residency status change.  

What skilled positions can you hire for?

- Guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Pay the median wage in your area.
- No need to provide tickets for flights
- No need to provide accommodation
- Applicants are required to complete a full two year work term with your business in order to achieve their permanent residency status

- Line Cooks
- First Cooks & Second Cooks
- Bakers
- Pastry Cooks
- Restaurant Supervisors & Managers
- Banquet Supervisors & Managers
- Housekeepers & Housekeeping Managers
- Event Co-ordinators
- Other supervisory and support roles

A cost-effective, hospitality industry proven solution.

Our experienced team will handle all the details, from start to finish.

  1. Explain and provide advice on the Atlantic Canada Skilled Foreign Worker program

  2. Advertise and recruit any available positions required by your business

  3. Coordinate the interview process for the employer and applicants

  4. Complete and submit the application form and all required documents

  5. Communicate with ESDC/Service Canada on the employer’s behalf

  6. Represent the employer during the application process Housekeepers & Housekeeping Managers

  7. Have local staff available in Nova Scotia to coordinate with staff and employers

  8. Maintain a relationship with staff and employers for the full two year term, to support the entire process 

The number of applications you can make through this program is not capped.  You can apply for as many workers as you require. All our candidates have at least 5 years experience in high volume restaurants or hotels.  This allows you to focus on orientation and training for your specific position and workplace, rather than basic job training. 

Reviews

If you are looking for quality foreign workers to fill your labour shortage and looking for someone to help you with the laborious and complicated process, I highly recommend  Brij Rathi Consulting Ltd. He and his team provide quick and efficient communication and service along the entire journey from candidate selection, to interview, to arrival with work permit in hand.  Brij and his team take command and make the daunting process seem easy.

JANE FROHLICK, SENIOR HR MANAGER, GLOWBAL RESTAURANT GROUP     

We have been working with Brij Rathi Consultancy Ltd for several years, and have had much success in the foreign worker program at our restaurant; Joe Fortes. The candidates he provides us are skilled and have been a great asset to our business. We look forward to continue our relationship with Brij and his team in the future.

WAYNE SYCH, CORPORATE CULINARY DIRECTOR, JOE FORTES SEAFOOD & CHOP HOUSE

It was an immense pleasure working with Brij Rathi consultancy. Brij and his team is quite reliable and accommodating . We at Royal Canadian Military Institute- were guided by them at each step, right from the candidate selection till the final immigration process. I would highly recommend them for their professionalism and will certainly use them for all our future immigration needs.

SUHAIL SAYED, CCC EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE ROYAL CANADIAN MILITARY INSTITUTE

Let’s Talk!

The first step to participating in the Atlantic Canada Skilled Foreign Workers Program, is a brief consultation with our team to understand your hiring needs. We'll explain the differences between the Federal and Provincial programs, and answer any questions you have about program fees, staff experience or ongoing support.