Yvonne Myers of Work Global Canada Inc. Receives Designation as a Certified Immigration Consultant, Registered Under the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)

Yvonne J. Myers

29 Cormack Street, St. John’s, NL A1E 4E2

Tel: (709) 368-0082 (Office), (709) 728-2950 (Cell)

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience facilitating the entry process of Temporary Foreign Workers into Canada during a 35-year career at Service Canada;
• Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) – R509496; Member in Good Standing of ICCRC;
• Ability to effectively facilitate processes within government agencies;
• Expertise in completing LMOs (Labour Market Opinions) for foreign workers;
• Strong communication skills, as demonstrated through effective delivery of presentations and information sessions to large groups;
• High interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams, as demonstrated through numerous projects and programs;
• Excellent interviewing skills and employment counseling techniques;
• Demonstrated work ethic; highly motivated; keen attention to detail; strong analytical skills;
• Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Email, Internet

 

 

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Sure-Fire Immigration Consultants                                                                               2012-2014

Owner & Primary Immigration Consultant/Employer Representative                     St. John’s, NL

• Advised and provided immigration services to applicants regarding Labour Market Opinions (LMO), work permits, study permits, and permanent residency applications; facilitated the process of government regulations for the client.
• Effectively liaised with various Government agencies (Service Canada, Canada Border Service Agency, Immigration Canada) regarding immigration and recruitment strategies.
• Accurately completed all required Government forms to facilitate the immigration process.
• Liaised with employers/companies to acquire company knowledge and required specifics related to employment needs.
• Processed applications to bring international workers to Canada.
• Processed intra-company transferees; compiled extensive correspondence for the company regarding profiling work experience in line with Canadian standards.
• Completed work permit applications for various clients of Sure-Fire clients.

Service Canada                                                                                                                  2004-2012

Business Expertise Consultant                                                                                     St. John’s, NL

• Interpreted policy of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program; assessed and provided feedback to management on new policies and changes to the Act and Regulations.
• Provided guidance to provincial Service Canada employees on the National Job Bank and the Temporary Foreign Worker Programs.
• Co-developed and delivered a training package on interviewing techniques for Temporary Foreign Worker officers (25 employees) in the Atlantic Canada region.
• Delivered presentations on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program province-wide to groups of 6-200 participants; partnered with the Office of Immigration provincially to deliver joint sessions.
• Participated on various working groups in Ottawa and Atlantic Canada on new concepts and consolidated design of new packages for program delivery.
• Represented the department on both federal and provincial levels.
• Analyzed and endorsed applications for funding from various agencies.

 Service Canada                                                                                                                  1988-1996

Aboriginal/Underrepresented Groups Program Consultant                                     St. John’s, NL

• Participated in a 3-year consultation process with the 5 provincial aboriginal groups to introduce a new “Pathways to Success” strategy; made recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the government’s delivery of policy and programs on aboriginal training and employment
  • Coordinated and co-led briefing sessions and consulted with aboriginal groups
  • Researched and developed profiles of the different aboriginal groups to introduce the strategy
  • Determined ways and means that which aboriginal groups could access and take ownership of program funding with the goal of self-sufficiency
  • Project culminated in a conference of up to 200 people, to discuss: community issues, women entrepreneurs, hunting/fishing/tourism industry, business planning
  • Project successful in promoting a partnership between the 5 aboriginal groups and the parameters within which they will work together, the role government plays, etc.
  • Established relationships with organizations and engaged stakeholders to promote and increase awareness of underrepresented groups (women in trades, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginals); coordinated workshops and planned special events

Service Canada                                                                                                                 1980-1988

Employment Counsellor                                                                                                St. John’s, NL

• Interviewed clients for potential job referrals; registered client and input to databank.
• Assessed job requirements; selected appropriate clients from the database and recommended interview candidates.
• Conducted interest and aptitude tests to evaluate suitability for careers/training opportunities; recommended and matched clients to available funding opportunities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/MEMBERSHIPS

 

Education

• Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant Designation, R509496
  • Passed ICCRC Board Exam (September 2013)
  • Online Immigration Consultant Certificate
    • Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants E-Academy, Burlington, ON (2013)
    • Bachelor of Post-Secondary Education Degree Program
      • Memorial University, St. John’s, NL (Completed 23 of 40 credits; Ongoing)
    • Diploma of Applied Arts in Business Administration
      • College of the North Atlantic, St. John’s, NL
    • Diploma in Homeopathy and Heilkunst Program (DHHP)
      • Hahnemann College of Heilkunst and Homeopathy, Ottawa, ON (Year 3 of 5, Ongoing)

Training

• Management Assignment Program (MAP)
  • Service Canada – 4-Yr Management Training (Planning & Accountability, Finance, HR)
  • Assessment Component of Employment Counselling (ACEC) Training
    • Service Canada
    • Dale Carnegie Certificate

Memberships

• ICCRC – Member in Good Standing (Consultant Ref# R509496)