Senior Immigration and Mobility Specialist

Department: People and Culture

Reports to: Program Manager, Talent Acquisition

Location: Hybrid, North Vancouver

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

You support the growth of our organization globally by building strong foundational programs based on Arc’teryx’s values. You’ll be responsible for transforming and executing the immigration and mobility programs while leading and influencing the global mobility conversation for current and prospective employees around the world! 

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

Reporting to the Program Manager, Talent Acquisition you will work closely with a team of energetic, personable, and collaborative recruiters who are focused on attracting and selecting the very best candidates for our corporate, manufacturing and retail teams while ensuring an incredible candidate experience every step of the way.

We support Arc’teryx’s global footprint which includes Offices in North Vancouver, Munich, Ogden, Tokyo, Hong Kong and others within NAM, EMEA and APAC.

If you were in the Senior Immigration and Mobility Specialist role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Responsible for the execution of our global immigration, relocation and mobility programs. 
• You are the first point of contact for our external immigration partners, new and prospective employees and leadership in order to provide seamless process for all parties.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure smooth and efficient immigration and relocation processes, including visa applications, work permits, and employee support. 
• You partner with Senior Leadership to provide strategic mobility solutions for our global workforce
• You have oversight of concurrent immigration needs and PR applications in partnership with our Immigration council while providing updates to Senior Leaders.
• You oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to immigration and relocation activities to identify trends and improve processes. 
• You’ll work closely with People and Culture, legal, and external immigration consultants to ensure all aspects of the programs are legally compliant and effectively managed. 
• Provide insight, guidance and recommendations to Senior Leadership and Talent Acquisition on mobility and immigration requirements 
• You lead training and education on new policies and legal deviation related to immigration and mobility 
• You research creative solutions to minimize risk, expedite the immigration process and adhere to industry and governmental standards
• You manage the Arc’teryx global immigration and mobility budget. 
• You oversee reporting of immigration and mobility data, ensuring quick access to information and data for stakeholders who need it 

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Lead the RFP process for selecting new mobility vendors with a focus on candidate experience, flexibility and scalability
• Re-designing and implementing a comprehensive global immigration and employee relocation framework in coordination Business partners, Talent Acquisition and Total rewards that align with the company’s strategic goals and compliance requirements. 
• You’ll partner with our People & Culture Managers, Total Rewards and Employee Experience team to develop innovative programs that enable talent mobility globally 
• Navigating complexities of local EMEA and APAC immigration policies and close coordination with regional legal experts 

Are you our next Senior Immigration and Mobility Specialist?

• You have 7-10 years’ experience managing immigration and mobility programs for a global organization
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as HR, law) 
• You have strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality
• You have strong verbal and written communication/presentation skills 
• You have effective project management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities 
• You have excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills 
• You have the ability to remain objective and exercise good judgment, decision making, diplomacy and discretion 
• You have the ability to maintain confidentiality and deal appropriately with sensitive issues 
• You have the ability to work independently and within a team with a customer-service focused attitude 
• You have good financial acumen with ability to manage a budget 
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions 
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity 
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration 
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement 
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right 
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it 

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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