There are 2 kinds of workers you can get from outside of Canada: temporary foreign workers and permanent workers (otherwise called immigrants). The process for hiring a temporary foreign worker is faster so if you need a worker quickly, go the temporary foreign worker route. Later on, if you are satisfied with the temporary foreign worker and he/she wants to stay in Canada permanently, you can recommend him/her for permanent status through one of the immigration programs.

You may recruit both skilled and low-skilled workers from other countries - with a few conditions. First, the government expects Canadian citizens to get a chance at any jobs available in Canada so you must show that you have tried to recruit Canadians first. Second, the government will check to ensure that the jobs you are hiring for are in occupations with identified worker shortages. Lastly, the foreign worker you hire must be qualified to do the work. This is especially important in regulated occupations such as certified trades.