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WORK IN CANADA
Work in Canada
This section will help you know the most up-to-date information about working in Canada.
In most of the cases, a work permit is required by foreign nationals to work here. However, a foreign worker may work here without the permit under exceptional conditions.
Authorization from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), otherwise known as a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is needed to employ a foreign worker by the Canadian employers. They need to demonstrate and prove how hiring a foreign worker would not have any negative impact on Canadian Labor and also, that there is no suitable Canadian candidate to fill this job up. The process of approval is subject to a high level of scrutiny from the government. Hence it should be done without errors.
Although the LMIA process is the rule, there are exemptions to it as well. Canadian employers need not have the LMIA authorization if the foreign trade agreements like North American FTA enables foreign workers to work here. There are a number of options here to work here for those who do not have a job offer, such as working holidays, post-graduate work permits, and open spousal work permits.
AVAILABLE CANADIAN WORK PROGRAMS
LMIA BASED WORK PERMITS
BUSINESS VISITORS
If you are looking for work in Canada or already have a job offer from a Canadian employer and are unsure of what to do next, we have the perfect tools to get you started.
If you have a job offer from a Canadian employer and are unsure of what to do next, check out our Work Permit Services to get an introduction on what you need to acquire the proper authorizations to work in Canada. We would be happy to assist you with the process from beginning to end. Please contact us so we can help you explore your options.
If you are a Canadian employer who is looking to hire a worker from abroad, we would be happy to advise you on the proper steps to bring that worker to Canada. Our Work Permit specialists will discuss your business needs with you, the qualifications of the worker that you have in mind, and the options that you have for getting that worker to Canada. Depending on your needs, you may need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment. Alternatively, there may be specific programs that are geared toward addressing your needs on an expedited basis through an exemption, such as through an intra-company transfer. To see what options are available to you, contact us today and let us know about your business needs.
Depending on the amount of time that you have studied in Canada, you may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit in Canada. This program is an excellent opportunity for you to develop Canadian experience, especially if you are looking to apply for Canadian immigration under the Canadian Experience Class or Quebec Experience Class programs.
In addition to Entrepreneur Work Permits, be sure to look into Canada’s Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program if you have business management or entrepreneurial experience.
There are a number of programs that allow self-employed individuals to work in Canada under certain circumstances. If you are looking to work in Canada on a self-employed basis, the process may be a bit complicated. However, we would be happy to assess your qualifications for working in Canada. Contact us to learn more about your options.
Canada has a special relationship with the United States and Mexico that allows certain individuals to work in Canada. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) allows individuals to work in Canada under a NAFTA work permit. NAFTA is broken down into four categories, covering professionals, intra-company transfers, traders and investors, and allows such individuals to circumvent the traditional work permit process. Contact us today, and be sure to note that you are a citizen of the United States or Mexico.
The province of Quebec has its own requirements for working Quebec. To start, you are required to obtain a document called a CAQ as part of the process. You should also note that Quebec has its own list of occupations that allow for an expedited Labour Market Impact Assessment to be issued. We are familiar with the intricacies of immigration and work permit applications to the province of Quebec, with many of our specialists fluent in French. To benefit from our experience, contact us today and be sure to let us know that you have a job offer in the province of Quebec.
LMIA EXEMPTIONS
