Government extends duration of closed and restricted jobs
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has extended a moratorium on new work permits for several job positions for three months.
A spokesman said that the moratorium on 46 closed and ten restricted jobs will continue through November 30.
He explained: “The Ministry of Economy and Labour's main aim is always to ensure the effective use of policies that create job opportunities for Bermudians.
“Closed and restricted job categories encourage companies to consider and develop Bermudians in the workforce.
“As the employment landscape in Bermuda continues to shift, policy amendments will reflect the changes in demand.”
Employers submitting applications for restricted jobs — including electricians, kitchen porters and entry-level landscape gardeners — must apply for a maximum term of one year and prove that candidates recommended by the Department of Workforce Development were properly considered.
List of closed job categories to November 30:
Administrative assistant; airline ground agent; bank teller; carpet installer; cashier; childcare assistant; courier; customer care/service representative; debt collector; deckhand; dispatcher road transport
Entertainer/musician; executive secretary/assistant; fisherman; general bartender; general labourer; golf instructors; grocery packer; guest service agent; handyman; HR officer/manager; intern
Laundry attendant; legal clerk; librarian; office receptionist; painter; paraprofessional; photographer; pool/beach attendant; public relations officer; real estate agent; retail floor supervisor; room attendant
Salesperson; seasonal work permits; security guard; senior clerk; taxi driver; teaching aide; technician salesperson; telephone switchboard operator; tourist retail salesperson; wallpaper technician; warehouse clerk
List of restricted job categories to November 30:
Dish/pot washer; electrician; general carpenter; kitchen assistant; kitchen porter; landscape gardener (entry-level); plumber; residential/commercial cleaner; tennis instructor; waiter/server
Partners of Bermudians, Permanent Resident Certificate holders, work permit holders or other legal Bermuda residents who have received permission to live on the island can now apply to seek employment.
Those who do not have permission to live on the island can apply to reside and seek employment, and should visit gov.bm/partner-genuine-and-subsisting-relationships for more information.
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