EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS
RECRUITMENT
Cast-A-Way has been recruiting Talented Hospitality Staff since 1998. Our company's mission is to find the best candidates for our clients!
Sourcing out of a wide range of countries, we can offer a diversity of skillsets and languages to our hotels, resorts, cruise lines, retail stores, duty-free restaurant chains, and spa clients.
Flight Attendants and Pilots, stay tuned! Coming soon: sourcing of quality candidates for Airlines too!
With 25 years in business, our brand organically attracts candidates to apply to our database; word of mouth from our happy clients and candidates is a big part of our talent attraction strategy.
Although we have a database of almost 100,000 candidates, we also source for specialized positions from our social media platforms, LinkedIn head hunting, and P.R. efforts when needed.
We partner with critical schools and training institutions to promote the diverse range of positions we recruit for among their alum students and educate them to prepare for market trends and demands – they can always apply with us in the future!
Our Recruitment experts have real experience, and they have worked onboard. We are well-versed in what it takes for candidates to succeed in this industry.
We offer:
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Advertising
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Employment Validation
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Reference Checks
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Screening
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Casting Auditions
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Skills and Languages Assessments
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Recruitment
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Events Planning and Management
ONBOARDING
Onboarding is critical in the cruising industry. The faster we can get staff ready to board, the better for our clients.
Our local market knowledge, added by diplomatic connections in each country we operate, allows police checks, pre-employment medicals, and visas to be often expedited.
We offer the support and customer service needed by crew members and staff to obtain all the documentation necessary, such as:
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Passport application
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Police Checks (standard or vulnerable)
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Translation services
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Affidavits
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STCW validation
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PEME: Pre-Employment Medical Examination scheduling and confirmation
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C1/D Visa application and other Visas as needed
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Marine Fare or regular airline tickets quoting
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Transfer arrangements, if needed
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Liaison and coordination with the scheduling team
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Admin support and additional services as required
TRAINING
Educating our candidates is very important to our team. We want all applicants to know precisely for what they are signing up!
Every applicant gets a free workshop exposure about "Life and Work at Sea," explaining all they need to know to decide whether this career is for them!
In addition, we offer a variety of online practical workshops through Cast-A-Way Academy. Our courses are optional, and candidates may choose to take them if they want to enhance their resume and knowledge.
Our team has developed courses specifically to prepare the candidates for SHIP LIFE reality. It is fast-paced, with very little time for on-the-job onboard training. Candidates are expected to be "ready" to deliver a first-class international hospitality experience to the guests once they get onboard.
All candidates that choose to take our courses receive a Cast-A-Way Academy Certificate. We are proud of our "first-class hospitality academy" that helps our candidates be successful in their career development onboard.
We can also tailor courses to each client's in-person or online needs.
If you have a particular demand, let us know! Let us help you bring the best training to your team.
MANNING
Some of our clients need only Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Services. Others want us to take care of their staff entirely!
Through our Manning Services, we can be an extension of your H.R. and Scheduling team, taking over all required to have your ships, restaurants, spas, and stores staffed effectively! We understand the critical importance of having the right personnel in place, and our dedicated team becomes an extension of your organization, ensuring effective staffing strategies are implemented seamlessly. By leveraging our expertise and resources, we handle all the necessary tasks, from recruitment and selection to training and deployment, enabling you to focus on core operations while ensuring your establishments are staffed optimally for success.
Ask us more about our Manning Services. Your "outsourced" H.R. is in good hands!
PAYROLL
Let us know if you need help with paying your team. We will work on a solution that fits your needs best!
Our organization offers dedicated support in managing payroll and ensuring timely payments for your team. We understand the challenges that may arise and are committed to finding a tailored solution that fits your needs. Our experienced team will assess your current processes, provide expert guidance, and implement innovative solutions to streamline payroll operations, enhance accuracy, and improve financial transparency. With our assistance, you can focus on your core business while ensuring your team is compensated promptly and accurately.
STUDY AND LIVE ABROAD
Many candidates come to us with basic English knowledge realizing that working in an international hospitality environment requires fluency in English. These candidates are excited to improve their English level or fluency to achieve their career goals, and we are excited to help them do just that!
Studying English as a second language in your own country may take a long time, and immersing in an English-speaking environment may be the best time and money investment in your international hospitality career. We offer English and French courses in Canada and Spanish in Spain or Latin America.
Let us know if you'd like to learn more. We can help you with your application with one of the best language schools, help you find the proper housing, help you apply for your Visa, help you get from the airport to your new temporary home, and more!
Secondary Education: 6000+ colleges and universities in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, Ireland, and growing.
Many crew members can save money while working onboard, and later on, they desire to study and live abroad. We offer a variety of graduation and post-graduation options from which to choose! We can help you choose the next right step for your career! If you want to learn more about studying abroad, ask us for a free 30-minute consultation through the form below.
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Canada welcomes hard-working people from all over the world. Some industries have a high demand for professionals. Those seeking immigration who speak English and have professional experience may qualify to immigrate and start a new life in Canada.
While we are not authorized immigration consultants or lawyers, we are happy to share some information so you can understand some avenues to help you get there and connect you with an authorized immigration professional should you have the resources and when you have the right plan to make such a big move in your life!
Canada has been an amazing and welcoming country to so many. In fact, Canadian society is comprised of people from all over the world who one day left their birth country behind and decided to call Canada “HOME.” It’s a land of opportunity for those who are not afraid to work hard and are willing to grab this opportunity and make it work. In fact, I am one of them!
Now, having also been an immigrant myself and walked the journey, I can tell you it’s not an easy journey! There are ups and downs, pros and cons. It’s NOT for everyone.
You need to consider many factors before you make that decision and move. It will involve a lot of emotional and financial investment from your side!
While Canada welcomes people to move from all four corners of the world, it has a “Human Resources” and “Financial” strategy behind it. The country does not want anyone immigrating to its land to become “dependent” on the government (under welfare or social assistance), nor to COMPETE with Canadians or permanent residents who are already living there.
As such, the Immigration strategy involves considering hard-working, healthy and educated people who can meet current demands in areas of economic development and employment.
It will not allow people who have no experience or no way to contribute to its local economy to enter and not contribute to its local society, which needs to strive and prosper.
There are a few ways someone can immigrate to Canada, and I will mention a few here that are the most popular and chosen options.
But certainly, if you think you may qualify, we will need to connect you with a qualified Immigration consultant who knows the “ins and outs” of Immigration law, which often changes.
First of, for most Immigration streams, Canada will require the applicant to prove they have funds to sustain themselves in Canada for a minimum of 12 months, affording the Canadian costs of living. From the Government of Canada website, this is the current amount required to show financial proof:
SKILLED WORKERS
(EXPRESS ENTRY)
FOREIGN STUDENTS WHO WILL COME TO CANADA TO STUDY AT A DESIGNATED LEARNING INSTITUTION
(COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY)
Scholl Tuition will start at around CAD$15,000 PER YEAR of study, but it could be a bit less or a bit more depending on the College, and it is much higher at the University Level.
To get the STUDENT VISA approved, students must show proof of their first full year's tuition, in addition to the funds above for living costs and tickets to fly to Canada.
Other additional costs that may apply:
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Original documentation, copy of certificates
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Legal translations, if documents are not issued in English or French (French if the immigrant is willing to move to the province of Quebec, where the official language is French).
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Diplomas / Degrees Evaluations (approximately CAD$250)
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Proof of proficiency in the English language, if your country's native and official language is not English
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Medical examinations
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Visa itself cost + Biometrics
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Immigration application fees are paid to the government of Canada directly.
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Health Insurance covers you in Canada until the Province you immigrate to covers you for medical costs in case of emergencies. It can be 90 days or more after you land;
If you are choosing to come to Canada to study, we have a platform that can allow you to explore 6,000 educational institutions with no cost to browse. You can sign up here and check:
https://www.applyboard.com/partners/332616/intake-form
If you already have a bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma, please send us your updated CV and a copy of your certificates in English, and we can evaluate if this area of your graduation is one that Canada is looking for international workers. If so, you may qualify for the Skilled Workers (Express Entry) program. You will be required an additional minimum of one year of professional experience in the area you graduated to qualify for this immigration program.
Since this is a point system, please also provide us with the information below:
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Are you married or single?
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If married, is your wife/husband also fluent in English? Also, send their diploma/certification if they have one.
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Do you have kids? How old are they?
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Both of your Day of Birth (DOB)
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Please confirm that you have the funds required to immigrate, or at least some of them, and can work towards that goal in the next year.
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If you answered YES to question (e), please indicate if you’d like to move forward and book a consultation slot of 30 minutes for more information.
Hoping this information was helpful and that we can perhaps assist you in achieving your goal.