Looking to grow your team’s bilingual capacity? Francophone talent abroad may be the answer!
Immigration compliance is often the biggest unknown process – and getting it wrong can be costly.
Join Work in Ottawa and Green & Spiegel LLP, Canada’s largest and top-ranked immigration law firm, for a legal info session built specifically for Ottawa based employers. Immigration lawyer Alexandra Cole will demystify hiring internationally, with time for a live Q&A.
Who Should Attend
Ottawa-based employers hiring for general or bilingual roles or interested in sourcing francophone talent from abroad – including employers joining us at the upcoming Destination Canada Mobility Forum in Brussels, Belgium (December 5, 2026) and Marseille, France (December 7,2026), where thousands of francophone candidates connect directly with Canadian employers.
Speaker Bios
Alexandra Cole
Alexandra Cole is a Partner and Corporate Immigration Practice Director at Green and Spiegel LLP, where her practice focuses on helping corporations and organizations bring personnel into Canada. She specializes in work permits, work permit exemptions, and Labour Market Impact Assessments, as well as permanent residency applications through Express Entry and provincial nomination programs.
Kim van der Horst
Kim is the Senior Manager, Talent Strategy at Invest Ottawa, leading initiatives that strengthen Ottawa’s talent ecosystem through the Work in Ottawa program. She collaborates with employers, post-secondary institutions, and ecosystem partners to attract, develop, and retain top talent, helping global tech companies grow while positioning Ottawa as a globally competitive tech hub and destination of choice
Jasmine McCallum
Jasmine is the Talent Attraction Specialist at Invest Ottawa, where she helps shape the strategy behind the Work in Ottawa program while driving its daily execution.
Agenda
- Welcome & Intro to Invest Ottawa’s Global Talent Program
- Destination Canada, Explained: A Free Booth in Front of Pre-Screened Francophone Talent
- Is This Right for Your Business? Sectors, Roles and Eligibility
- Hire Without an LMIA: Francophone Mobility and Other Pathways
- Ask the team: live Q&A
Visit www.workinottawa.ca to learn more about our Global Talent Program
View Our Job Board: https://workinottawa.investottawa.ca/#jobs
Don’t Miss Out! Spaces are limited!
Register today to secure your spot and access the webinar via Zoom
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