Temporary Foreign Worker

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Support Services acts as a bridge between TFWs, the Canadian community and employers by providing orientation and information about employment rights & responsibilities, Canadian business culture, and other necessary tools that enable TFWs to adjust to life in Canada. The program provides regular workshops for employers and/or TFWs, and conducts individual and group orientations/ consultations as well.

We provide one-on-one and group orientations/ consultations in the following areas:

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Employment and Labour Standards
Compensation and Benefits
Worker’s Compensation
Employment Insurance
Workplace Health and Safety
Alberta Health Care
Income Tax and Budgeting

Connecting with the Community

Cultural and Religious Institutions
Accommodations (Rent, damage deposit, lease agreements and utilities)
Shopping (Food, medicine and clothing)
Transportation (Public transportation, driver’s license and laws)
Recreation and Activities
Law and documentation
Family and child benefits

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