Manager, International Workforce
2 days ago
Calgary, Canada
Pursuit Collection
Full-time
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At Pursuit,
we offer
more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that,
we offer
thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable. We are seeking a Manager,InternationalWorkforce&Mobilityto shape the strategy, administration, and lifecycle support of our inbound international workforce programs. This role will also propose program development and support in t ernal mo bili ty including assignment ‑ based and longer ‑ term engagements across geographies. This role serves as the primary point of contact for global mobility and is responsible for our end ‑ to ‑ end strategy, with an immediate focus on international recruitment streams that support both seasonal and longer ‑ term workforce needs. Current programs include, but are not limited to:
- The BridgeUSA (J ‑ 1) and H ‑ 2B visa programs in the United States
- The International Mobility Program and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including administration and execution of LMIAs, in Canada As Pursuit continues to scale, this role will optimize existing programs and lead the assessment and introduction of additional international pathways, as well as processes that enable internal mobility across countries. This includes program design, vendor management, and ongoing improvement s. This role is critical to enabling Pursuit to attract, move, and retain global talent while maintaining strong compliance practices and providing a smooth experience for employees navigating international processes.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Pursuit’s international hiring efforts for all North American properties.
- Identify emerging global hiring trends, legal changes, and visa pathways that align with Pursuit’s workforce needs.
- Lead advocacy efforts to strengthen and protect access to international talent programs, in partnership with industry groups and legal advisors. Agency & Partner Management
- Manage performance, contracts, and compliance with all partners.
Administration & Compliance
- Track visa expiration dates, renewals, and work authorization timelines for sponsored employees.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation within internal HRIS system.
- Ensure compliance with immigration regulations, I-9 employment verification requirements, and internal policies.
- Work with immigration counsel to identify alternative visa strategies when necessary. Recruitment & Onboarding
- Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition, and operations leaders to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment timelines.
- Support visa petition submissions and work authorization processes across U.
S. and Canadian programs.
- Collaborate with internal People Teams, including housing, to deliver a welcoming arrival experience.
- Provide budget recommendations and information for government and agency fees, transportation, and employer-paid costs. Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in employment-based immigration programs, international hiring, seasonal workforce planning, and talent acquisition.
- Strong knowledge of international recruitment pathways and employer-supported work authorization processes in Canada and the United States, including the requirements, timelines, and compliance expectations associated with them.
- Experience with Workday HCM preferable, Paradox AI an asset.
- Experience working with third-party agencies, legal counsel, and government programs.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and stakeholders across multiple locations.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working across diverse cultures and time zones.
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically for recruitment events and site visits (10-20%). LI-KO1
About Us
: We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included. Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica. Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consisten
we offer
more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that,
we offer
thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable. We are seeking a Manager,InternationalWorkforce&Mobilityto shape the strategy, administration, and lifecycle support of our inbound international workforce programs. This role will also propose program development and support in t ernal mo bili ty including assignment ‑ based and longer ‑ term engagements across geographies. This role serves as the primary point of contact for global mobility and is responsible for our end ‑ to ‑ end strategy, with an immediate focus on international recruitment streams that support both seasonal and longer ‑ term workforce needs. Current programs include, but are not limited to:
- The BridgeUSA (J ‑ 1) and H ‑ 2B visa programs in the United States
- The International Mobility Program and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including administration and execution of LMIAs, in Canada As Pursuit continues to scale, this role will optimize existing programs and lead the assessment and introduction of additional international pathways, as well as processes that enable internal mobility across countries. This includes program design, vendor management, and ongoing improvement s. This role is critical to enabling Pursuit to attract, move, and retain global talent while maintaining strong compliance practices and providing a smooth experience for employees navigating international processes.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Pursuit’s international hiring efforts for all North American properties.
- Identify emerging global hiring trends, legal changes, and visa pathways that align with Pursuit’s workforce needs.
- Lead advocacy efforts to strengthen and protect access to international talent programs, in partnership with industry groups and legal advisors. Agency & Partner Management
- Manage performance, contracts, and compliance with all partners.
Administration & Compliance
- Track visa expiration dates, renewals, and work authorization timelines for sponsored employees.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation within internal HRIS system.
- Ensure compliance with immigration regulations, I-9 employment verification requirements, and internal policies.
- Work with immigration counsel to identify alternative visa strategies when necessary. Recruitment & Onboarding
- Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition, and operations leaders to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment timelines.
- Support visa petition submissions and work authorization processes across U.
S. and Canadian programs.
- Collaborate with internal People Teams, including housing, to deliver a welcoming arrival experience.
- Provide budget recommendations and information for government and agency fees, transportation, and employer-paid costs. Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in employment-based immigration programs, international hiring, seasonal workforce planning, and talent acquisition.
- Strong knowledge of international recruitment pathways and employer-supported work authorization processes in Canada and the United States, including the requirements, timelines, and compliance expectations associated with them.
- Experience with Workday HCM preferable, Paradox AI an asset.
- Experience working with third-party agencies, legal counsel, and government programs.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and stakeholders across multiple locations.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working across diverse cultures and time zones.
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically for recruitment events and site visits (10-20%). LI-KO1
About Us
: We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included. Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica. Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consisten