Company Description Pilkington Immigration provides strategic immigration legal services and representation for individuals, families, and businesses pursuing immigration to Canada, the United States, Germany, Mauritius, and Nigeria. The firm focuses on employment-based and business-driven pathways, including work visas, permits, employer sponsorship, investor options, and cross-border expansion. They also support clients with permanent residence, citizenship applications, study permits, visitor visas, and other temporary entry options.
Role Description The Immigration Consultant is a full-time role based in Vaughan, ON. Part-time employment is also an option. The individual in this role should have experience with LMIA matters and work permit applications. The individual will meet with clients to assess immigration needs, review documentation, and provide guidance on suitable immigration pathways for Canada. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and organizing immigration applications, drafting supporting documentation, and tracking case progress and deadlines. The consultant will conduct research on immigration laws and policy updates, explain processes and timelines to clients, and maintain accurate records in firm systems. This role also involves supporting client communication, participating in case strategy discussions, and ensuring a professional, responsive client experience.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of LMIA rules and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience working with visas and related applications, including work permits, study permits, and visitor visas.
- Background in law or legal services, with familiarity in immigration regulations and compliance requirements.
- Consulting skills, including client assessment, solution-focused advice, and the ability to present clear options and recommendations.
- Post-secondary education in law, immigration studies, public policy, or a related field; relevant professional immigration consultant licensing in good standing is compulsory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and strong document drafting abilities.
- Ability to work on-site in Vaughan, ON, manage multiple files, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in a law firm or immigration consultancy and proficiency with case management or document management software are beneficial.
