Destination Canada Mobility Forum

CONNECT WITH GLOBAL TALENT

Paris, France: February 14 – 15, 2025 | Douala, Cameroon: February 18 – 20, 2025

WHAT IS THE DESTINATION CANADA MOBILITY FORUM?

The Destination Canada Mobility Forum is an annual hiring event connecting workers in France, Cameroon, and other French-speaking countries with Canadian employers. Organized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canadian Embassy to France, it’s part of the Francophone Mobility Program.

The BCHA attends the Forum on behalf of participating hotels interested in connecting with Francophone and bilingual workers. It’s a great opportunity for BC hotels to connect with qualified candidates seeking new opportunities in Canada. These candidates benefit from speaking with our team about potential work opportunities and employers, immigration programs, and accessing tools and resources that prepare them for the Canadian job market.

DATES & LOCATIONS

Participating accommodators are represented by the BCHA at the following events:

Online Events

Virtual Job Fair: November 13 – 15, 2025

Virtual Job Fair: March 3 – 5, 2025

In-Person Events

Paris, France: February 14 – 15, 2025

Douala, Cameroon: February 18 – 20, 2025

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Access to Skilled Talent: Connect with qualified hospitality professionals who are eager to work in Canada
LMIA Exemption: No need for Labour Market Impact Assessment
Cost-Effective Recruitment: Leverage the forum’s resources
Candidate Vetting: BCHA assesses candidates’ skills and experience on your behalf
Job Order Matching: BCHA identifies suitable candidates based on your specific hiring needs

KEY INFORMATION & pricing

Last year, the Francophone Mobility Program was expanded to include skilled and unskilled positions such as housekeeping supervisors, front desk supervisors, chefs, cooks, food service supervisors as well as light duty cleaners, servers, and kitchen helpers among others.

Each participating hotel receives access to pre-screened pool of candidates, their resumes, and a written summary of the conversation that took place at the Forum.

Pricing Per Property:
Members: $1,200 + GST
Non-Members: $1,800 + GST

Additional Details

BCHA representatives meet with job seekers and explain the pathways to come to Canada and answer candidates’ questions. We meet candidates in person and evaluate their skills and experience to meet job orders from participating hotels.
Through the Francophone Mobility Program, skilled and unskilled workers will be able to obtain work permits. This program does not require an employer to apply for an LMIA.
The workers that do not qualify for this program can still come to Canada but will require an approved LMIA. Work permits for both these programs would be issued for 2 years and are employer-specific.
Workers may also be eligible for a working-holiday permit (also LMIA exempt) depending on their citizenship and would be issued an open work permit for minimum of 1 year.

Expand your talent pool today!

If you are interested in participating in the next iteration of the Mobility Forum please complete registration information below. The deadline to register is Friday, December 6th, 2025.