How to get a Canadian work permit

The work permit application process varies depending on how you apply and where you apply from. If you apply for a work permit from outside Canada, you can use either a paper or online application, although it’s easier and quicker to complete your application online. Applicants already in Canada must apply online.

There are currently thousands of jobs in Canada for immigrants. Whether you’re skilled or unskilled, if you’re qualified, have the experience, and meet the general requirements of your chosen visa program, the opportunities are endless.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

The Temporary Foreign Work Permit Program (TFWP) is run by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as well as Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). It was created to help Canadian employers hire talented foreign workers in in-demand jobs in Canada and fill the labour gap in certain sectors of the labour market.

It is designed to ensure that temporary foreigners’ rights are protected so that they can work in a safe and secure environment. A key component of the TFWP is the Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

A Labour Market Impact Assessment or LMIA is a document showing that the job you’re applying for in Canada could not be filled by a local applicant. The application process can be quite complex, but the good news is that you won’t have to apply for one. Your employer is responsible for getting an LMIA for you, however, it is good to be as knowledgeable about the process as possible as you will need a copy of your LMIA in order to apply for your work visa. As mentioned previously, there are certain occupations that do not require an LMIA. This is usually determined by the economic and cultural benefits as well as other advantageous factors that could be attained by hiring a temporary foreign worker in a specific position or sector.

International Mobility Program (IMP)

Canadian work permits under the IMP can be open or closed. Obtaining a work permit under this program is both easier and faster since you don’t require a labour market impact assessment and permits are often processed within 2-weeks. Take a look at the most popular work permits streams under the IMP and their requirements to know if you are eligible to apply.

International Experience Canada (IEC)

The IEC is designed for young adults between the ages of 18-30/35 from 37 participating countries to work and travel in Canada. There are three different types of travel and work experiences under the IEC which includes the Working Holiday (open work permit), Young Professionals category, and the International Co-op (employer-specific work permits).

Post-Graduate Work Permit

International students may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (open work permit) if they graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada and want to stay in the country temporarily to work. Their study program should be more than 8 months in length and they should have a valid study permit by the time they apply for the work permit.

Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Traders, investors, intra-company transferees, and professionals from the United States and Mexico can obtain employer-specific work permits under the CUSMA agreement.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

Canadian work permits under the TFWP are strictly closed. You need a job offer that is supported by a labour market impact assessment to obtain a work permit under one of the TFWP streams. The process of obtaining a work permit through the TFWP is longer with more steps involved due to the fact that it focuses more on the labour market needs of employers in Canada. The work permit streams under the TFWP are the following:

• High Wage Worker Stream
• Low Wage Worker Stream
• Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Agricultural Worker Stream
• Global Talent Stream

But regardless of where you apply or which type of work permit you apply for, you must:

• prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires;
• show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home;
• obey the law and have no record of criminal activity;
• be in good health and have a medical exam, if needed;
• not plan to work for an employer listed with the status “ineligible” on the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions;
• give the officer any other documents they ask for to prove you can enter the country;

Who can apply Canada Work Permit

There are specific requirements you need to meet depending on where you are when you apply for your work permit.

But regardless of where you apply or which type of work permit you apply for, you must

• prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your work permit expires;
• show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay in Canada and to return home;
• obey the law and have no record of criminal activity (we may ask you to give us a police clearance certificate);
• not be a danger to Canada’s security;
• be in good health and have a medical exam, if needed;
• not plan to work for an employer listed with the status “ineligible” on the list of employers who failed to comply with the conditions;
• not plan to work for an employer who, on a regular basis, offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages; and
• give the officer any other documents they ask for to prove you can enter the country.

Types of work permits in Canada

A work permit is a legal document that allows you to come to Canada as a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW).

There are two different types of Canadian work permits:

• The Open Work Permit; and
• The Employer-Specific Work Permit.

Open Work Permit

An open work permit will allow you to work for any employer in any location in Canada as long as:

• They have not been deemed ineligible due to not complying with certain conditions; or
• The business does not regularly offer stripteases, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages.

Employer-Specific Work Permit

An employer-specific work permit will allow you to work in Canada in accordance with the conditions stated in your work permit, namely:

• The name of your specific employer
• The length for which you can live and work in Canada; and
• The location where you can work.

Work Permit Document Requirements:

Take a look below for a list of documents you need to complete your work permit application:

• A valid travel document or passport;
• Two photos of yourself and photos of accompanying family members;
• Proof indicating you meet the requirements of the job being offered;
• Proof of funds (IEC visa applicants);
• Police clearance certificate (no older than 6-months); and/li>
• Proof of relationships with all spouses, children, or common-law partners (marriage certificate, birth certificate).

If your work permit program requires an LMIA you will need the following documents:

• A copy of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) provided by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to your employer; and
• A copy of your job offer from your prospective employer.

If your work permit program does not require an LMIA you will need the following documents:

• An Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment [IMM5802 document] or the Offer of Employment ID number; and
• A copy of your employment contract.

If you are applying for a post-graduation work permit you will need the following documents:

• A final transcript; and
• A letter from the institution and/or the formal notice of graduation.

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