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\n● All positions held by the applicant with this employer  \n● Applicants job duties/reponsibilities  \n● Applicants job status (if it is a current job)  \n● Applicants start/end dates with the company  \n● Number of hours worked per week by the applicant  \n● Annual salary of the applicant (plus benefits-e.g.“...and full company benefits”)  \n● Company’s contact information:  \n○ Address  \n○ Telephone number  \n○ Email address  \n● Signing supervisor/personnel officer name  \n● Signing supervisor/personnel officer job title  \nOn the next page, you will find a template of the letter. Your letter does not need to be exact same asthe template, however make sure it includes all the information mentioned in the checklist above.  \n(company letterhead)  \n(date)  \nImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Dear Sir or Madam:  \nRE: (clients name)  \nDOB: (clients DOB)  \nThis letter is to confirm that (clients name) is employed with (company/employer) in a (temporary/permanent, full-time/part-time) position for (hours per week) since (employment start date) . Their annual salary is (salary in CND$) and includes (company benefits, if applicable) . Details of their position are as follow:  \nPosition Title: (clients professional title and corresponding NOC code)  \nLocation: (address of employment)  \nKey Duties:●  \n●●  \n●●  \nWe thank you for your consideration of (clients name) application.  \nSincerely,  \n(employer signature)  \n(title of employer)  \n(company address)  \n(company phone number)  \n(contact email address)","cbCaik0gt39GWDre","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik0gt39GWDre","pdf",57507,"English","# Employment Reference Letter Checklist\n## Employment Reference Letter Template","[{\"question\":\"What information must be included in the employment reference letter?\",\"answer\":\"The letter must include the company letterhead, applicant's name, job title, all positions held, responsibilities, job status, start/end dates, weekly hours, annual salary, benefits, company contact details, and the signing officer's information.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the final letter have to be identical to the provided template?\",\"answer\":\"No, the provided letter is a template and does not need to be an exact copy, provided it includes all the necessary information outlined in the mandatory checklist.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is the intended recipient of this employment reference letter?\",\"answer\":\"The template is specifically designed for submission to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.\"}]","Employment Reference Letter Template - Guide and Sample | PDF",1789632025]