Global Mobility Consultant managing US and Canadian immigration processes at Stantec. Responsible for overseeing administration, liaising with partners, and ensuring compliance in immigration practices.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the day-to-day administration of US and Canadian employment-based immigration requirements and petitions
Work closely with the external immigration service partner on the strategy and details for all cases and associated employer-sponsored petitions
Communicate to foreign nationals regarding all stages of their non-immigrant and immigrant status (including documentation, strategy, and case progression)
Oversee and ensure that deadlines are met for the filing of immigration extension processes and commencement of permanent residence processes
Act as a liaison between the external immigration service partner, foreign national employees, human resources, and managers to provide accurate and appropriate information and guidance
Maintain and audit US Department of Labor and PERM Labor Certification Audit files
Maintain temporary foreign worker licenses by Canadian province
Monitor and manage immigration application deadlines
Oversee the external immigration service partner relationship, including providing feedback regarding service levels and overall partnership
Manage invoices coming from the external immigration service partner
Provide expertise and consultative skills in assisting the team with process improvements to streamline, document and bundle immigration and visa processing
Carry out administrative tasks related to immigration processes including filing, mailings, and electronic documentation
Plan and execute effective communication strategy to convey timely immigration updates
Maintain updated knowledge of immigration legislation/regulation and participate in re-designing the program in response to new compliance requirements
Coordinate events and/or educational programs for foreign national employees and their managers as required
Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on metrics and trending and work on ad-hoc projects as required
Requirements
In-depth knowledge of US and Canadian visa types and processes with experience to review case facts and provide preliminary assessments
Experience influencing decisions and articulating immigration matters to stakeholders
Experience exercising judgment and discretion according to company policies and practices
Client-focused with the ability to build strong and productive business relationships with various stakeholder groups
Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills
Able to set priorities and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Must be a highly-motivated self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow compliance laws and regulations
Proactive, positive, and solutions focused
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Bachelor’s degree in Law, or a related field
Minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in a technical US/Canadian immigration role either in-house or in a law firm setting.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible for accruing vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
Job title
Global Mobility Consultant, US & Canadian Immigration
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