Take advantage of the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) to recruit in Colombia
It is always possible to recruit abroad, especially in Colombia. Thanks to the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), hiring Colombian workers as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) is made easier. In addition, the average processing time for work permits is eight weeks. Your next employees can therefore start working quickly!
Key facts about Colombia
A strong pool of skilled talent:
- 53 million inhabitants
- 27 million people in the workforce
- Unemployment rate: 9.6%
A well-established community in Québec with 30,000 people of Colombian origin.
Montréal International invites businesses in Greater Montréal to participate in the 'Journées Montréal Recrute' mission in Colombia. This on-site mission will focus on sectors such as:
- Civil engineering and construction
- Information technology
- Manufacturing
- Mining
The mission will take place in two phases, designed to help you make the most of your time and maximize your recruitment outcomes.
- Phase 1 – Virtual Interviews | April 20–24, 2026
Meet an initial pool of Colombian talent online and quickly identify the most promising candidates through virtual interviews.
- Phase 2 – In‑Person Interviews | May 16–17, 2026
Meet shortlisted candidates in person during on‑site interviews in Bogotá, allowing you to further assess fit and finalize your recruitment decisions.
- Optimize your travel by interviewing candidates online first, then traveling to Colombia only to meet the most qualified profiles.
- Recruit in a strategic market supported by the Canada–Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA), which helps facilitate professional mobility.
- Promotion of your job opportunities to targeted candidates
- Interview scheduling and logistics
- Guidance and support throughout the immigration process
The base package starts at $3,000.
- Proven expertise: An experienced team that understands your challenges
- Immigration support: Our consultants handle work permits
- Dedicated website: Boost your company’s reach
- Tailored solutions: On-site, online, or ongoing recruitment
- Talent integration: A network of local partners to support your recruits’ needs
- All at competitive rates!
What we offer:
- Post your job offers on TalentMontréal.com
- A dedicated promotional campaign
- Access to the best profiles generated
- Comprehensive immigration information or support
- Candidate targeting based on your priority offers (sourcing)
Nicolas Perroton
Director, International Talent