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Work

Canada boasts a strong and diverse economy with a high standard of workplace safety, competitive wages, and many opportunities for professional growth and development.  Canada is actively seeking foreign workers and professionals to help grow its strong workforce.

Types Of Work Permits

There are different options for obtaining a Canadian work permit. Some work permits require a job offer from a Canadian employer while, other require that a person has some sort of connection to Canada (e.g., Canadian education, spouse is skilled worker or international student, spousal sponsorship, refugee, etc.). However, work permits can be broadly classified into two groups (Employer/Occupation specific work permits where a job offer from a Canadian employer is required and Open Work Permits those do not require a job offer).
There are 2 types of work permits.

  • Employer-specific work permit
  • Open work permit
Employer Specific Work Permits
Open Work Permits
An open work permit is neither employer nor job-specific, therefore it allows the holder to work for almost any Canadian employer, without first having to obtain a confirmed offer of employment.
You may be eligible for an open work permit if you:
  • Are a spouse/common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
  • Are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member.
  • Are under an unenforceable removal order.
  • Are a temporary resident permit holder.
  • Are a young worker participating in special programs

Individuals who are not Canadian or Permanent residents of Canada, wishes to work in Canada require a work permit. A Canadian Work permit is only issued once an offer of employment has been made. A work permit is not an employment contract but, a document that is issued by IRCC formally for the purpose of allowing an individual to work in Canada to fill a labour shortage, and support economic growth in Canada.

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Work without a Work Permit

In certain unique circumstances, a foreign national may work in Canada without a work permit. Following jobs may not require a work permit to engage in Canadian employment. However, to qualify for a work permit exemption, the job must be on the list and they must meet the additional exemption criteria for their specific job as per International Mobility Program (IMP).