Mobility Immigration Specialist - Global

Hatch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is looking for a Global Mobility Immigration Specialist in Mississauga to enhance their global mobility offerings. This role requires expertise in Canadian and US immigration processes and offers an opportunity to work with a diverse team committed to innovative solutions. You will guide and support the mobility team while ensuring compliance with immigration laws.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Long-term career development

Collaborative projects

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of US and Canadian immigration experience in industry or corporate setting.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Work with legal counsel to secure work permits for foreign national workers.
• Provide expertise on USMCA/CUSMA work permit matters.
• Coordinate and maintain immigration records for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Client-focused

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Business administration degree

Law clerk diploma

Qualifications as a lawyer/paralegal/immigration consultant

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID: 95536

Job Category: Human Resources

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our Shared Services group, comprising Finance, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Commercial, Legal, and Facilities, we support the business to achieve its goals through strong technical capabilities. We ensure the delivery of services through the skills of our people, methodologies, and systems.

Hatch is seeking a Global Mobility Immigration Specialist to join our office in Mississauga. This role offers an excellent career opportunity for a dynamic individual interested in advancing their career with a global company. The specialist will work within the Global Mobility team, providing advanced expertise in Canadian and US immigration, and offering highly specialized advice for the Canadian and US regions. The role involves ensuring compliance and consistency across continents and contributing to the development of the Mobility practice.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with outside legal counsel to secure appropriate work permits and authorizations for foreign national workers.
2. Provide expertise on USMCA/CUSMA (and other) work permit matters, including Canadian and US Intracompany transfers, with a basic understanding of Canadian LMIA processes.
3. Coordinate the collection of necessary information and documentation for USMCA/CUSMA work permits.
4. Maintain immigration records in full compliance with legislative frameworks.
5. Monitor immigration applications for compliance with laws.
6. Develop and suggest immigration policy frameworks for Hatch.
7. Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Global Mobility team.
8. Review and recommend improvements to immigration processes for efficiency and employee experience.
9. Educate and train hiring managers, HR colleagues, and staffing/recruiting teams on USMCA work permit classifications and onboarding timelines.
10. Stay updated on immigration law changes.
11. Coordinate between HR, foreign employees, legal counsel, and managers.
12. Review and sign paperwork as prepared.
13. Maintain appropriate records, files, and databases for the region.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5-7 years of US and Canadian immigration experience in industry or a corporate setting.
• Strong attention to detail, research skills, and quick learning ability.
• Business administration degree or law clerk diploma is an asset.
• Qualifications as a lawyer, paralegal, Quebec notary, or Immigration Consultant (membership in good standing) are assets.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and environment.
• Client-focused with confidentiality and service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and exercise initiative.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Negotiation and issue-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Proactive problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel; valid driver’s license required.

Why Join Us?

• Work with great people to make a difference.
• Collaborate on innovative projects.
• Recognized as a top employer.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work environment.
• Long-term career development.
• Global thinking, local action.

Don't meet every requirement? No problem. At Hatch, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed skills.

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting the communities we serve. We accommodate applicants with disabilities; please inform us of any needs.