Your Long-Term
Workforce Partner in Care

We help long-term care facilities build stronger teams through internationally recruited clinical and facility support staff placed directly on your payroll — improving continuity of care while creating meaningful savings compared with ongoing temporary staffing dependence, with LMIA, work permit, and immigration process support managed under one roof.

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18+

Years of experience

95%

Success Rate

7,000+

Workers in Canada

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Our Expertise

Proven Experience. End-to-End International Workforce Solutions.

Workvantage brings over 18 years of proven foreign worker recruitment and immigration compliance expertise to Canada’s Long-Term Care sector. From global sourcing and recruitment to LMIA processing, work permits, credential tracking, and workplace integration — we deliver end-to-end international workforce and immigration solutions built for facilities that can’t afford to get it wrong.

Our model is built on three pillars: Committed Hires, Not Placeholders, Full Visibility at Every Step, and Complete LMIA & Immigration Compliance — giving your facility stable, dedicated staff and zero guesswork at every stage of the process.

The Real Challenge

Your Residents Know When Someone Doesn’t Stay.

The real issue is not just an empty shift — it is the pressure unstable staffing places on compliance, continuity, and resident confidence.

Long-term care facilities are not only trying to cover schedules. They are trying to maintain safe routines, consistent documentation, stronger team coordination, and a care experience residents and families can trust. When staffing changes constantly, the impact is felt in both daily compliance and the daily life of the building.
The answer is not another short-term fix. It is building a stable workforce across nursing, PSW, dietary, EVS, housekeeping, and other essential roles — people who learn your standards, support your team, and become familiar faces for residents and families.

26,000

RN vacancies in Canada today — the gap is structural, not temporary

Source: RNAO & CIHI

33,000+

Projected nursing shortfall by 2028 — the window to build a stable team is now

Source: FAO

6.7%

Healthcare vacancy rate in Ontario — facilities that build a pipeline early won’t feel it

Source: Statistics Canada

Regulatory Reality

The Operating Model Is Changing.

Long-term care operators across Canada are under growing pressure to move away from agency dependency — toward stable, direct-hire workforces built for the long term.

The Shift Away from Agency Staffing

Ontario’s Bill 44 — currently under legislative review — signals where the entire sector is heading: consistent employed workforces, less reliance on temporary staffing, and higher direct care standards. Facilities that build a stable team now will be ahead, not catching up.

4 hrs

Mandated direct care
per resident daily

Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (Ontario) · Bill 44 under review

24 mo.

To transition away from agency staffing

Proposed timeline under Bill 44 · currently under review

International Recruitment: The Path Forward

Direct-hire international recruitment gives facilities a stable, committed workforce — across nursing, PSW, and support roles — with predictable costs and staff who are built to stay.

Comprehensive Coverage

Roles We Fill

Clinical and facility support roles sourced internationally and placed directly on your payroll — under one accountable recruitment partner.

Clinical Staffing

Registered Nurses (RN) / LPN

Personal Support Workers (PSW)

Facility Support

Dietary Aides & Food Service Workers

EVS Staff & Housekeepers

+ Plus custom sourcing for other healthcare and facility roles based on your specific needs.

Build a stronger long-term care team with the right mix of roles.

Get a free assessment to explore the right staffing approach for your facility and priority roles.

Get Your Free Assessment

The Dual-Role Pathway

Expedite Recruitment

Secure floor support now. Build your nursing team for the future.

1-Deploy as PSW

2-Prepare for Licensure

3-Transition to RN/LPN

Internationally educated nurses join your facility immediately as PSWs or Health Care Aides — filling floor gaps from day one — while preparing for the NCLEX through our AI-powered adaptive learning tool. Once licensed, they transition seamlessly into RN or LPN roles, giving you a reliable, pre-integrated team member who already knows your environment, your patients, and your standards of care.

Full Immigration Coverage

We Handle the Entire Immigration Process.
You Focus on Care.

Every candidate we place — regardless of role or pathway — is processed as a PSW from day one and covered under LMIA and Work Permit. Clinical candidates on the Dual-Role Pathway are additionally supported through credentialing, NCLEX preparation, and Provincial College Registration until full licensure is granted. All steps managed in-house by our CICC-regulated team.

Immigration Step

What We Cover

Stays in Support Role

PSW & Facility Support

Dietary Aides

Environmental Services Staff

Housekeepers

Additional support roles

Dual-Role Pathway

PSW → RN / RPN

Registered Nurses

Registered Practical Nurses

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Work Permit Application

NNAS Credential Verification

NCLEX Preparation & Readiness Tracking

Provincial College Registration

Full Transparency

Full Transparency at Every Key Stage

You stay informed on the status of each candidate, with clear visibility into major milestones, progress updates, and next steps throughout the process.

Ana PSW

Long-Term Care

Philippines

100%

complete

LMIA

100%

complete

Work
Permit

78%

complete

NNAS Credential
Verification

65%

complete

NCLEX Adaptive
Readiness Score

50%

complete

Provincial College
Registration

See what a more structured long-term care hiring process can look like.

Get a free assessment to review your staffing priorities and the best path for your facility.

Get Your Free Assessment

An Added Benefit

Quality That Also Delivers Financial Stability

The primary value of placing internationally educated staff is the quality and continuity of care they provide your residents. A meaningful reduction in staffing costs is the natural result of that stability — lower turnover, fewer gaps, and flat rates with no markups.

Registered Nurse (RN)

*$69,210

Projected savings over 3 years per position

1.7 months

to recover the placement fee

$45 / hour

Saved vs. temporary staffing costs

Registered Nurse (RN) — 3-Year Comparison

Temp Agencies

What this means for you

Avg Hourly Rate

$85/hr

$40/hr

$45 saved on every hour worked

Annual Staffing Cost

$118,300

$92,040

$26,000 less per year

One stable direct hire helps reduce the cost pressure created by turnover and repeated temporary coverage.

3-Year Total

$354,900

$286,620

Total Savings Per RN

*$69,210

over 3 years per position

Placement fee recovered in 1.7 months. Then you save every hour, every shift.

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

*$28,800

Projected savings over 3 years per position

2.5 months

to recover the placement fee

$25 / hour

Saved vs. temporary staffing costs

Personal Support Worker (PSW) — 3-Year Comparison

Temp Agencies

What this means for you

Avg Hourly Rate

$50/hr

$25/hr

$25 saved on every hour worked

Temporary staffing costs on critical shifts can reach $50/hr or more. Your direct hire stays at $25/hr — flat, no markups.

Annual Staffing Cost

$70,850

$57,525

Avoid the costly cycle

High temporary staffing costs add up fast. A direct hire stays at $25/hr base — predictable, flat, no hidden fees.

3-Year Total

$212,550

$178,075

Total Savings Per PSW

*$28,800

over 3 years per position

PSW placement fee recovered in 2.5 months.

*Disclaimer: Projected 3-year savings per vacancy ($69,210 CAD for RN / $34,475 CAD for PSW) are based on 1 FTE (162.5 hrs/mo). All figures account for an 18% employer payroll burden and fully deduct upfront LMIA and recruitment setup costs. Actual savings may vary by facility. Not a binding financial guarantee.

Trusted by Employers

Hear from our clients why partnering with us makes all the difference!

Their connections with recruiters in other countries such as Vietnam and the Phillipines, helped us source the right workers.

Delta Pacific Seafoods - Fish Processing Recruitment Client

Workvantage makes our lives easier by recruiting and doing all the necessary paperwork.

We have been working with Workvantage since 2021 to meet our staffing needs.

Prairie Pride - Agricultural Staffing Client

Their team are responsive, reliable, knowledgeable and provide great service at a good price.

Trenton Cold Storage - Logistics Staffing Client

Workvantage has always been very thorough about assisting us in choosing the foreign workers.

Pops Pub and Grill - Workvantage Client Testimonial

Join our clients NOW!

Trusted by Employers

Questions Facilities Ask Before Moving Forward

What is the Dual-Role Pathway and how does it work?

We recruit internationally educated healthcare professionals who hold a university nursing degree from their home country. Rather than placing them directly as RNs — which requires Canadian licensure they don’t yet hold — they join your facility as PSWs from day one, filling floor gaps immediately. While working, they pursue Canadian licensure through our AI-powered NCLEX prep platform on a structured timeline. Once licensed, they transition into an RN or RPN role within your team — already knowing your residents, your culture, and your standards.

Are you licensed to work with facilities across Canada?

Yes. Workvantage operates nationally through CICC-regulated consultants, meaning our immigration and recruitment services are authorised across all Canadian provinces and territories. Whether your facility is in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, or elsewhere, we can manage the full LMIA, work permit, and credentialing process for your province. Get in touch and we will confirm exactly what applies to your location.

Do you manage the immigration process, or only the recruitment?

Both — end to end. We handle LMIA preparation and submission, work permit applications, NNAS credential verification, NCLEX preparation tracking, and Provincial College Registration. Everything is managed in-house by our CICC-regulated team.

Can you also fill dietary, housekeeping, and EVS roles?

Yes. Beyond clinical staffing, we recruit internationally for dietary aides, food service workers, EVS staff, and housekeepers — covered under the same LMIA and work permit process. One partner for your entire facility staffing needs.

How long does it take from first contact to a candidate starting with us?

Timelines vary by role, province, and current LMIA processing times, but a realistic window from initial assessment to a candidate starting in your facility is typically 4–8 months. Contact us for a specific estimate based on your roles and location.

Get Started Today

Staff Who Stay. Residents Who Thrive.

Let’s build a stronger long-term care workforce for your facility. Speak with a Workvantage specialist about the roles you need, the staffing pressure you are facing, and the right long-term hiring approach for your operation.

Qualified candidates matched to your care and facility standards

Dual-Role Pathway deployment plan

Support for clinical and essential facility roles under one process

Full LMIA, work permit, and licensure process managed for you

Clear process visibility and a no-obligation quote

Get a Free Assessment

Call +1 (866) 216-8876

Your Long-TermWorkforce Partner in Care

Our Expertise

Proven Experience. End-to-End International Workforce Solutions.

The Real Challenge

Your Residents Know When Someone Doesn’t Stay.

Regulatory Reality

The Operating Model Is Changing.

The Shift Away from Agency Staffing

Mandated direct careper resident daily

To transition away from agency staffing

International Recruitment: The Path Forward

Comprehensive Coverage

Roles We Fill

Clinical Staffing

Facility Support

Build a stronger long-term care team with the right mix of roles.

The Dual-Role Pathway

Expedite Recruitment

1-Deploy as PSW

2-Prepare for Licensure

3-Transition to RN/LPN

Full Immigration Coverage

We Handle the Entire Immigration Process.You Focus on Care.

What We Cover

PSW & Facility Support

PSW → RN / RPN

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Work Permit Application

NNAS Credential Verification

NCLEX Preparation & Readiness Tracking

Provincial College Registration

Full Transparency

Full Transparency at Every Key Stage

See what a more structured long-term care hiring process can look like.

An Added Benefit

Quality That Also Delivers Financial Stability

*$69,210

+Learn How

Temp Agencies

What this means for you

Avg Hourly Rate

$85/hr

$40/hr

$45 saved on every hour worked

Annual Staffing Cost

$118,300

$92,040

$26,000 less per year

3-Year Total

$354,900

$286,620

*$69,210

+Learn How

Temp Agencies

What this means for you

Avg Hourly Rate

$50/hr

$25/hr

$25 saved on every hour worked

Annual Staffing Cost

$70,850

$57,525

Avoid the costly cycle

3-Year Total

$212,550

$178,075

*$28,800

Trusted by Employers

Trusted by Employers

Questions Facilities Ask Before Moving Forward

Get Started Today

Staff Who Stay. Residents Who Thrive.

Your Long-Term
Workforce Partner in Care

Mandated direct care
per resident daily

We Handle the Entire Immigration Process.
You Focus on Care.