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Frequently Answered Questions

1. What is the mission of Able Healthcare Professionals?

Able Healthcare Professionals is dedicated to matching healthcare organizations with highly-skilled, dependable and compassionate healthcare professionals to increase the quality of patient care for all Canadians. We provide current and accurate information on healthcare employment in Canada, and lend support to the healthcare organization and employers across Canada.

We respect and value the contributions made by our healthcare professionals from Jamaica and other participating nations. Together, we provide a symbiotic relationship for the benefit of our professionals, their families and community both in homelands and Canada.

2. Why should I engage Able Healthcare Professionals?

When you work with Able Healthcare Professionals, you have access to a large number of healthcare professionals that work within your specific field. You'll receive support from your first interaction and throughout your placement process. Able Healthcare Professionals applies an integrated approach to recruitment and placement. That means we look at our relationship with you as an investment in your future, our future, and the future of Canada's healthcare policies. From professional development support to training for new professionals to Canada, Able Healthcare Professionals works with you to connect you to your community across Canada.

We're here and accessible to you. Our staff is a group of highly trained professionals who have extensive experience in recruiting and retention in the healthcare field. Our people go through a rigorous interview process that includes screening, orientation and reference checks. We carry full insurance protection with medical liability, bonding and worker's compensation. We pride ourselves on tailoring our service to the individual needs of our clients and resources. When you join Able Health Professionals, you are joining a team that believes in total placement management and care. We're dedicated to the well-being of our clients, resources and community.

3. Who can join the Able Healthcare Professionals team?

Able Healthcare Professionals supports reputable healthcare organizations across Canada and healthcare professionals such as physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and personal support workers. Members of our network must adhere to our minimal requirements for their field and are encouraged to develop their skills through professional development. All of our members are carefully screened with background, reference, criminal and health checks. We verify all licensures, medical history, certifications, education and employment histories.

4. What are my placement options with Able Healthcare Professionals?

Able Healthcare Professionals offers permanent placement and contract services for its clients. Depending on the professional's designation, contracts can range from 1 or more years of service. Employment contracts are negotiated on an individual basis and meet the needs of both the healthcare employer and the professionals.

5. Will Able Healthcare Professionals help me if I'm a new professional to Canada?

Yes. Able Healthcare Professionals offers cultural training and orientation to all new professionals to Canada. We'll assist you with all required applications and procedures that will allow you to join our network. Constant, ongoing support is available for our entire team.

6. Where does Able Healthcare Professionals place resources?

Able Healthcare Professionals places resources across Canada, with particular focus on Ontario, Atlantic Canada, the Prairies, British Columbia and Canada's North.

7. How does Able Healthcare Professionals help healthcare employers?

Able Healthcare Professionals assists in every aspect of the recruiting process, including:
Marketing your vacancies and community to prospective candidates
Guiding you through the recruitment process
Facilitating contact with prospective candidates
Guiding candidates through the registration and immigration process

8. What are your minimum Physician requirements?

Physicians must obtain licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of their respective province or territory
MD Degree Certificate or evidence of degree standing or other registrable qualifications
LMCC license - Qualifying Examination Part I and Part II
Family Medicine certificate or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certificate
Certificate of Standing from each jurisdiction in which the physician held a license or practised medicine in the previous five years
Physicians trained outside of North America are required to hold a medical degree conferred by a medical school listed in the most recent issue of the World Director of Medical Schools
Additional assistance and assessment services may be provided by the Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA)

9. What are your minimum Nursing requirements?

Nurses must have a B.Sc. degree in nursing, and a current nursing license
One year of work experience and strong English speaking and writing skills
All relevant certifications including CPR, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

10. Are there any fees associated with engaging Able Healthcare Professionals? Are there any contacts to sign? How do I get started with Able Healthcare Professionals?

Healthcare resources do not have to pay any fees to engage Able Healthcare Professionals. Start searching healthcare jobs and careers today.
Employers are required to pay a nominal agency fee for sourcing qualified Able Healthcare Professionals.
Email or call us and get in direct contact with a representative.

11. How long can foreign workers work in Canada?

A foreign worker may work in Canada for the length of their work permit. Generally, a work permit is valid for the same length of time as the employers' LMO. The validity period of a work permit is determined upon entry into Canada.

12. What is the processing time for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from HRSDC? What is the processing time for foreign workers to obtain their work permit from CIC?

The processing time for an LMO varies depending on the number of applications being processed. The processing time for a work permit varies depending on the Canadian visa office. For CIC work permit processing times refer to their website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

13. What is concurrent processing?

A foreign worker who has been offered a position as a skilled worker may be eligible for CIC concurrent processing. This means that a foreign worker may submit an application for a work permit and CIC will begin processing the application while awaiting the decision on the LMO application. Concurrent processing only applies to NOC skill level 0, A or B, and a worker must apply for it at a Canadian visa office outside Canada. For more information visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/processing.asp

14. Can I terminate employment of foreign workers if they do not meet my expectations? Can a foreign worker terminate their employment with me?

If a foreign worker does not meet your expectations as outlined in the job contract, you may terminate the foreign worker's employment. A foreign worker can also choose to terminate their employment with you. Foreign workers must be provided notice to terminate as outlined in their employment contract.

15. How can I hire a foreign worker who is here in Canada but has a work permit for another employer?

If there is a foreign worker that you would like to employ who holds a valid work permit for another employer, the foreign worker must obtain a new work permit before working for you. You will have to obtain an LMO confirmation and provide the foreign worker with a copy of the LMO and a job offer. The foreign worker must then submit an application to CIC to change the conditions of their work permit. Please note that a foreign worker cannot start working for you until they receive a new work permit from CIC.

For more information on obtaining a new work permit visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

16. Can you extend the work permit for a foreign worker?

If a foreign worker with a valid work permit wishes to extend their work permit, you will have to first obtain a new LMO confirmation and then provide the foreign worker with a copy of the LMO and a job offer. The foreign worker must then submit an application to CIC for a new work permit.

If the foreign worker applies for a work permit extension and their current work permit expires before a decision is made on the application, the worker may continue working under the same conditions of the first work permit until a decision is made on the extension application. Be sure the worker applies to extend the work permit well before the expiry date of the current work permit. For more information on extending a work permit visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

17. What are employers' rights and responsibilities related to foreign workers?

Employer responsibilities are the same for foreign workers as they are for all Canadians. Foreign workers have the same rights as every worker and they are protected under national and local employment standards, workplace health and safety, and worker's compensation legislation.

18. What is the processing time for the provincial immigrant nominee program?

Processing times vary greatly due to the number of applications being submitted and the completeness of the applications received.

19. If the foreign worker or I am not eligible for the provincial immigrant nominee program, how else can I assist the foreign worker to obtain permanent residency?

The worker may be eligible to apply directly to CIC to become a permanent resident. For more information about CIC's immigration programs visit www.cic.gc.ca/immigrate