Work in Canada

Canada relies on foreign talent to continue to grow a strong national workforce. Consequently, there are multiple pathways to work in Canada depending on your circumstances. You can apply to work in Canada as a temporary worker, business person, and student.
 

In most cases, you will need a work permit to work in Canada. You have different options for obtaining a Canadian work permit. Some work permits require a job offer from a Canadian employer, some require that the employer provide a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), while others require that a person has some sort of connection to Canada (previous education, spousal sponsorship, etc.).

The process will vary depending on which type of work permit you are applying for.

There are two general pathways for obtaining a Canadian work permit: a closed work permit and an open work permit.
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Closed work permits are tied to specific employers, this means that a foreign national issued a closed work permit must remain working with the same employer at the same location.
 

Open work permits allow you to work for any employer in any industry.

In addition to employer-sponsored work permits, there are a number of work permit options available to foreign workers who do not yet have a job offer, including working holidays, post-graduate work permits, and open spousal work permits.
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In order to work in Canada, it is necessary to ensure you have the proper authorization as it can affect future immigration applications.
 

If you are interested in working in Canada, fill out a form or schedule a consultation so we can help you determine which pathway is best suited for you.