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About the Role

As a Canadian Business Immigration Law Clerk, you will provide our clients with integrated, quality services. EY Law LLP helps companies and their employees efficiently relocate wherever they need them to be. The firm's comprehensive range of Canadian business immigration services advising on immigration issues and the use of international agreements in immigration matters, to arranging entry visas, work permits or permanent resident status-makes operating across borders less painful and more cost-effective for employers.

Responsibilities

Support multiple and challenging Canadian business immigration engagements and contribute to the delivery of solutions and ideas for our diverse institutional clients.
Learn Canadian business immigration processing categories and requirements for each visa category.
On instruction from the lawyer, research current processing requirements at service centres/consulates etc.
Manage the lifecycle of applications including, document collection, drafting, reviewing, editing and submission of packages.
Collect information and documentation from HR contacts and applicants.
Draft complete application packages for review by the supervising lawyer.
Ensure that applications are filed in a timely manner.
Meet with lawyers to discuss questions raised by the client and then relate information back to the HR contact/applicant.
Draft emails in response to queries by clients and notify them of updates to their applications.
Delegate appropriate work to support staff, such as completion of forms, copying of documents, and mailing out application packages.
Follow up with immigration authorities on pending applications.
Conduct electronic data entry including billing and general client information in applicant tracking system.
Ensure that lawyers are at all times advised of client related issues.
May be required to attend seminars and professional development courses that are relevant to their area of specialty.

Requirements

Undergraduate University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent experience.
1-2 years of Canadian business immigration experience.
Excellent written and verbal French language skills.
Bilingualism in French and English.
Excellent organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of Quebec immigration regulations.

Skills

Canadian business immigration processing
Research current processing requirements
Application lifecycle management
Document collection, drafting, reviewing, editing, and submission
Information and documentation collection
Drafting application packages
Timely filing of applications
Client communication
Email drafting
Delegation
Following up on pending applications
Electronic data entry
Billing and client information management
Applicant tracking system usage
Client issue reporting
Professional development

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years

Education Level

Undergraduate University Degree
College Diploma

Salary/Compensations

$48,000 to $72,000

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Discretionary bonus program
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
Defined contribution pension plan
Generous vacation policy
Firm paid days for longer long weekends
Statutory holidays
Paid personal days
Programs and benefits designed to support physical, financial and social well-being
Support and coaching
Learning opportunities
Freedom and flexibility

About the Company

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience.
We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work.
We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.
Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us.
Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.
Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity