Bermuda Jobs
Over 20% of Bermuda jobs are filled by expatriates. Each year many new ones arrive, drawn by higher salaries and lower taxes, an enhanced quality of life and the opportunity to experience life in a different culture. Employment for guest workers is governed by strict regulations and as with most things; working in Bermuda does have a downside.
Latest Vacancies
- Account Executives ** Urgently needed for Autumn 2008 **
- Audit Professionals ** Urgently required for Autumn 2008 intake **
- Account Manager - Fluent in English and Spanish
- Fund Accountants/Senior Fund Accountants - Isle of Man
- Junior Account Manager/Senior Account Manager - Isle of Man
- Operations Manager - Isle of Man
- Operational Risk Manager
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Account Executive
- Audit Manager
Most expat workers tend to be from the UK, Canada, Ireland, the Caribbean and the US. There’s a strong Italian contingent in the hospitality industry and growing numbers of Filipinos and Indians.
Don’t even think about coming to Bermuda as a tourist and trying to find work. Not only is it illegal, but is likely to be futile and will definitely be expensive. The last thing employers want to get is a bad name with the Department of Immigration. Any sensible employer won’t even look at you.
If you want to get a job in Bermuda you must be off the island when you apply. Good places to look for potential employment are specialist recruitment agencies and the websites of local businesses.
Presuming you are successful in your quest for a job, there are a number of issues to be considered when relocating.
Latest News
Mar 26, Minister clamps down on incomplete work permit applications
Home Affairs Minister David Burch has announced that 4,000 incomplete work permit applications are to be returned to employers. Addressing the Senate he said that too many applications are being submitted without the correct documentation, resulting in lengthy delays. He expects that the move will lead to correct applications being processed in a timely manner.
Mar 15, English tests for foreign workers
Foreign workers from non-English speaking countries will shortly have to pass an English language test to remain in Bermuda. Derrick Burgess, Minister of Labour and Immigration, told the House of Assembly last week he was concerned that many Bermudians had complained that many restaurants were employing waiters who couldn’t speak English and brought incorrect dishes.
Feb 18, Canadian worker kicked off the island
Another foreigner has been kicked out of Bermuda after a dispute involving a government MP. Canadian building contractor Curtis Macleod will leave the island on Monday after an argument with Warwick North Central MP George Scott led to his work permit being revoked. In December Australian chef Anthony Reynolds was forced to leave after making a joke about poisoning Premier Ewart Brown.
