Independent Contractor

Job Description

Contract Immigration Paralegal (Canada – Remote)

Location: Remote (Canada-based)

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor / Contract

Compensation: Flat fee per assignment or hourly (rates determined based on experience and expertise)

Industry Focus: Manufacturing, Technology, and related sectors

About the Role

Our client, a Canada-based immigration law firm, is seeking an experienced Contract Immigration Paralegal to support employer-driven and business immigration matters on a flexible, assignment-based basis. This role is ideal for a senior paralegal with strong drafting skills and hands-on experience managing complex Canadian immigration applications independently.

The position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and manage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications, including:
• High-Wage and Low-Wage streams
• Global Talent Stream (Category A & B)
• Employer Compliance documentation
• Recruitment efforts and advertising compliance
• Draft and support ICT (Intra-Company Transfer) and other LMIA-exempt work permit applications, including:
• CUSMA/NAFTA Professionals
• Significant Benefit (C10)
• Entrepreneurs / Owner-Operators
• Global Mobility Program work permits
• Prepare employer support letters, submissions, and legal-style narratives for writing-intensive applications for lawyer review
• Coordinate documentation from employers and foreign workers to ensure accuracy
• Review applications for completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance under lawyer supervision
• Track deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Communicate professionally with legal counsel and clients as required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Canadian LMIAs
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing and/or technology sector employers
• Strong working knowledge of IRCC and ESDC/Service Canada requirements
• Experience preparing writing-intensive applications (e.g., ICTs, significant benefit cases)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written English skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a remote, contract-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Global Talent Stream (GTS) LMIAs
• Employer compliance reviews and audits
• Work permit extensions and amendments
• Permanent residence streams tied to employer support (e.g., Express Entry, PNP employer-driven cases)
• Familiarity with compliance-heavy industries and regulated employers
• Prior experience working with immigration law firms or boutique practices
• Knowledge of common pitfalls and risk factors in LMIA and ICT applications
• Ability to suggest process improvements or efficiencies

Additional Skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads and deadlines
• Professional judgment
• Comfort using case management systems and cloud-based document tools
• Clear, professional communication style
• Interest in long-term, ongoing contract collaboration

Compensation & Flexibility

• Paid on a flat-fee, per-assignment basis or hourly
• Fees will be mutually agreed upon based on level of experience, subject-matter expertise, and complexity of work
• Flexible workload with the potential for recurring assignments