TalentLift

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Job Seekers

Join a talent pool of candidates seeking jobs and skilled visas to Canada, to advance their careers and leave displacement behind.

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Employers

Find talented new colleagues living in refugee situations who are ready to relocate.

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About TalentLift

There are more than 35 million people living as refugees around the world who have fled conflict or persecution. Many of them have skills needed by companies and communities across Canada.

Employers can now access this talent pool. TalentLift and our partners are working to connect hiring managers with job seekers who are refugees, unlocking global job and skilled visa opportunities as a new solution to displacement.

If just 1% of the international talent moving to Canada to fill skills shortages came from within refugee populations, thousands of people would be contributing their skills, rebuilding their lives alongside their families, and leaving displacement behind.

We envision a world where talented people living as refugees can compete for global jobs and skilled visas, and where access depends on potential and not the privilege of living without fear.

Our Mission

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Why hire with TalentLift?

Access 15,000+ displaced job seekers in our Talent Platform, unlocking an underleveraged pool of high-potential individuals with in-demand skills across sectors.
Advance inclusion by sourcing candidates from 50+ countries, with a diversity of cultures, languages, and socio-economic circumstances.
Find creative, agile problem-solvers with remarkable perseverance and determination, bringing resilience and adaptability to your team.
Engage your team in a deeply impactful hiring strategy, as you welcome new colleagues from refugee circumstances.
Access a unique Canadian immigration pilot with processing times of 6 months or less.
Be supported by a mission-driven team at TalentLift that is invested in meaningful candidate referrals and long-term employment, resulting in a retention record of 97%.
Access low cost with TalentLift’s non-profit social enterprise model, offering lower costs than traditional recruitment methods where payment is due only upon finding the right candidate.

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Experiences

Our journey to Canada has been nothing short of remarkable. From the very first contact with TalentLift to the successful completion of the EMPP program, every step of the way has been marked by professionalism, support, and a genuine commitment to our well-being.

TalentLift’s dedication to facilitating this life-changing opportunity for my family and me cannot be overstated. Their meticulous attention to detail, personalized guidance, and unwavering support made the immigration process smoother than we could have ever imagined. Moreover, their commitment to our welfare did not end with our arrival in Canada; they continue to provide invaluable assistance as we settle into our new home.

Living in Canada has been a dream come true for us. The warmth and diversity of this country, coupled with the opportunities it offers, have exceeded our expectations. We are grateful every day for the chance to build a better future for our family in this welcoming nation.

Asad
Fibre Optics Technician

These wonderful people have always been there, treating us with love and like family and always looking for a solution, this is something that we will never forget, it marked our life forever.

Josh
IIOT product developer

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support I’ve received from TalentLift throughout my journey. They’ve been instrumental in connecting me with life-changing opportunities, including my recent move to Canada.

TalentLift doesn’t just change lives; they transform them. If I had to sum up my experience in a few words: life-altering, supportive, and incredibly empowering. Keep up the fantastic work!

Tahsin
Full Stack Developer

The work that TalentLift and its partners have done has completely altered the course of my journey. It’s truly remarkable to have proactive organizations working with such passion to open doors that were once entirely sealed to the will of individuals driven by the passion for significant change wherever they are. This is what TalentLift has done for me and many others who have the ability to make a substantial difference wherever they may be. I don’t just want to say thank you, but I also want to express my appreciation to each individual within this organization and all the partners for their significant professional contributions.

Enas
Program Coordinator

News

Partners in our mission make great products: TalentLift’s learning path powered by Thinkific

January 19, 2024

At TalentLift, our mission is about opening doors to skilled employment opportunities for people living as refugees, and providing a holistic support system that empowers displaced talents throughout their journeys to thrive in their new environments. We believe that leveraging the right tools is key to our mission’s success. That’s where Thinkific comes into play. […]

Hey non-profits! Relocate your next employee from a refugee situation

January 12, 2024

Your hiring power has the potential to move talented new team members from displacement to a secure future in Canada. There are more than 110 million people living displaced around the world. This figure has risen in the last several decades to an historic high, driven by conflict or civil instability in Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, […]

Recommendations to a Senate of Canada committee exploring solutions to global displacement

December 12, 2023

The Senate of Canada’s Human Rights Committee invited TalentLift to join the committee as a witness on a study that focuses on innovative solutions to global displacement. Our Dana Wagner joined fellow panelists Abdulla Daoud of The Refugee Centre and Kathy Sherrell of the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia. Dana spoke on the promise […]