MPNP Employer Services

The Employer Services under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) are designed to support Manitoba businesses in addressing labour shortages by connecting them with skilled international talent. These services help employers recruit, retain, and transition workers to permanent residency, ensuring long-term workforce stability.

Employer Services currently operate under two key initiatives:

• Employer Direct Initiative
  
• Temporary Resident Retention Pilot
  

Employer Direct Initiative

The Employer Direct Initiative allows Manitoba employers to recruit skilled foreign workers when they are unable to find qualified candidates locally.

Key Highlights:

• Employers can collaborate directly with the MPNP to identify international candidates.
  
• Focuses on filling jobs in in-demand occupations aligned with Manitoba’s labour needs.
  
• Workers recruited under this initiative receive a clear pathway to permanent residency through provincial nomination.
  
• Employers must demonstrate genuine recruitment efforts in Manitoba before hiring internationally.
  

This initiative ensures that businesses have the workforce they need to grow, while workers gain an opportunity to settle permanently in Manitoba.

Temporary Resident Retention Pilot

The Temporary Resident Retention Pilot is aimed at helping Manitoba employers retain temporary foreign workers (TFWs) already employed in the province.

Key Highlights:

• Provides a pathway for temporary foreign workers to transition to permanent residency.
  
• Reduces turnover by allowing employers to keep trained and skilled staff long-term.
  
• Supports sectors with ongoing labour shortages, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and trades.
  
• Reinforces Manitoba’s commitment to building a stable and sustainable workforce.
  

This pilot benefits both employers and workers: employers avoid the costs of constant recruitment, while workers gain security and the ability to settle permanently in Manitoba. 

Manitoba’s labour market depends heavily on both local and international talent. By offering Employer Services, the MPNP bridges the gap between immediate workforce needs and long-term settlement goals, ensuring that Manitoba businesses remain competitive and that newcomers can successfully integrate into local communities.

The Employer Direct Initiative and the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot give Manitoba employers a practical and reliable way to recruit and retain skilled talent. For international workers, these programs create a smoother transition from temporary status to permanent residency.

Are you an employer seeking skilled talent or a temporary foreign worker looking to settle in Manitoba? Contact our immigration team today to learn how MPNP Employer Services can help you.