Update on Restricted and Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Labour advises the public of changes to the closed and restricted job categories, effective from February 1st, 2022, for a 6-month period.
The Ministry of Labour will be extending the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories for a six-month period, ending July 31st, 2022. Please note that Debt-Collectors, Telephone Switchboard Operators, Pool/Beach Attendants, Deckhands, and Dispatchers (Road Transport) have been added to the Closed list, and Recruiter and Nail Technicians have been moved from the Closed list into the Open category. The new list of Closed job categories is as follows:
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1. Administrative Assistant |
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2. Airline Ground Agent |
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3. Bank Teller |
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4. Barber |
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5. Carpet Installer |
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6. Cashier |
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7. Childcare Assistant |
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8. Courier |
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9. Customer Care/ Service Rep |
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10. Debt Collector |
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11. Deckhand |
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12. Dispatcher Road Transport |
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13. Entertainer/ Musician |
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14. Executive Secretary/Assistant |
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15. Fisherman |
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16. General Bartender |
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17. General Labourer |
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18. Golf Instructors |
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19. Grocery Packer |
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20. Handyman |
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21. HR Officer/ Manager |
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22. Interns |
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23. Laundry Attendant |
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24. Legal Clerk |
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25. Librarian |
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26. Office Receptionist |
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27. Painter |
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28. Para-Professional |
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29. Photographer |
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30. Pool/Beach Attendant |
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31. Public Relations Officer |
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32. Real Estate Agent |
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33. Retail Floor Supervisor |
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34. Room Attendant |
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35. Salesperson |
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36. Seasonal Work Permits |
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37. Security Guard |
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38. Senior Clerk |
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39. Taxi Driver |
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40. Teaching Aide |
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41. Technician salesperson |
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42. Telephone Switchboard Operator |
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43. Tourist Retail Salesperson |
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44. Travel Agent/ Consultant |
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45. Wallpaper Technician |
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46. Warehouse Clerk |
The current list of restricted job categories that are included under the Work Permit Policy has been revised to include kitchen porter, dish/pot washer, and kitchen assistant. The complete list is as follows:
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1. Dish/ Pot Washer |
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2. Electrician |
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3. General Carpenter |
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4. General Mason |
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5. Kitchen Assistant |
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6. Kitchen Porter |
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7. Landscape Gardener (Entry Level) |
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8. Plumber |
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9. Residential/ Commercial Cleaner |
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10. Tennis instructor |
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11. Waiter/ Server |
According to the Work Permit Policy, Section 3.7, the application process for jobs in the Restricted category is the same as that for the Open category, except the employer must:
a. Apply for a maximum term of one (1) year; and
b. Submit evidence that any candidates screened and recommended by the Department of Workforce Development (“DWD”) have been appropriately considered. DWD is expected to respond to enquiries by employers within ten (10) working days. Should no response be forthcoming from DWD, the employer may submit the application with written evidence that they made enquiries.
The partner of a Bermudian, Permanent Resident Certificate holder, Non-Bermudian on a work permit, or other legal resident of Bermuda who has already received permission to reside may now apply to seek employment. Partners who do not have permission to reside may apply to reside and seek employment. For further details on Partner-Genuine and Subsisting Relationships is available online at gov.bm.
While we understand the current labour market and the significant impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on many local businesses, it is always our aim to ensure the effective use of policies that create capacity in the labour force for Bermudians.
Individuals looking to increase their skillsets and employability are always encouraged to register with the Department of Workforce Development atdwd@gov.bm and explore more options for further education through the Bermuda College atwww.college.bm.