Canadian business immigration lawyer advising EY clients on work permits, visas, and permanent residence. Managing high-volume applications and cross-border employee mobility.
Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of challenging Canadian business immigration services
Contribute to developing solutions for diverse clients
Provide technical legal expertise and proactive, strategic business solutions
Prepare, review, and submit high-volume immigration applications
Make submissions to ports of entry, consulates, and visa posts worldwide
Manage client deliverables and expectations while executing competing priorities
Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel
Manage law clerks and other client service team members
Implement best practices as an active member of the Canadian immigration practice
Contribute to business development
Help companies and employees manage global workforce relocation, including visas, work permits, and permanent residence status
Requirements
Law degree
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Canada
Minimum 1–5 years of Canadian business immigration experience, emphasizing temporary and permanent residence applications for high-volume engagements
Technical and procedural understanding of Canadian business immigration law, including LMIA and LMIA-exempt temporary work permits and permanent residence applications
Excellent managerial and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide technical legal expertise and proactive, strategic business solutions
Knowledge of Quebec immigration regulations is an asset
Excellent written and verbal French language skills; bilingualism in French and English is a definite asset
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment
Ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects
High level of professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information
Benefits
Discretionary bonus program
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
Defined contribution pension plan
Great vacation policy
Firm paid days allowing longer long weekends
Statutory holidays
Paid personal days based on province of residence
Programs and benefits supporting physical, financial and social well-being
Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Accommodation during the recruitment process if needed
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