When Work Permits Derail Your Project [Virtual]

Work permits, visa rules, and cross-border realities are rarely on a project plan — yet they can quietly disrupt timelines, staffing, and delivery if they’re overlooked. This practical and straight-talking session demystifies how immigration realities intersect with project management and why every project leader needs at least a working awareness of them.

You’ll explore real-world scenarios where hiring international talent, managing offshore contributors, or supporting employees on temporary permits can introduce hidden risks. More importantly, you’ll learn how to anticipate these challenges, ask smarter operational questions, and build safeguards into your planning — without stepping into legal territory.

If you manage people, resources, or delivery timelines, this session will equip you with the insight to plan with confidence, reduce surprises, and lead global teams more effectively.

Key Learnings

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize immigration-related risks that can affect schedules, resource allocation, and team continuity.
• Integrate immigration awareness into risk planning by tracking permit timelines, cross-border constraints, and contingency strategies.
• Differentiate key Canadian pathways such as LMIA-based, LMIA-exempt, and Post-Graduation Work Permits, and understand their operational implications.
• Ask the right questions to HR or legal partners to surface risks while maintaining compliance and respect for privacy.
• Apply inclusive communication approaches that improve clarity and collaboration with internationally trained team members.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement strategies by accounting for cultural context, global workflows, and work authorization considerations.

About the Speaker

Hannah Flostrand is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB) who helps skilled immigrants and international professionals navigate their path to Canada and meaningful employment. As part of the team at Warwick Immigration Canada, she supports clients with work permits, Express Entry, family sponsorships, and the complex questions that arise throughout the immigration journey.

Before specializing in immigration, Hannah built a strong foundation in career development, helping international students and globally trained professionals secure roles, build networks, and translate their experience into the Canadian workplace context. She taught at Langara College as a Career Educator, delivering engaging classes from 2016 to 2025.

An experienced and relatable speaker, she has presented to professional audiences including the Fraser Valley CPA Association, bringing practical insight, clarity, and real-world perspective to every session.