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You need to have a Canadian work permit to work on a temporary basis in Canada.
You must have a job offer from a Canadian employer validated by HRSDC (Human Resources
and Skills Development Canada). Some young people may qualify for a working holiday
visa depending on their country of residence.
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Working in Canada
Each year around 150,000 foreign workers get work permits to come to Canada as temporary
workers. Temporary workers help Canadian companies fill jobs where there are skill
shortages and some work as a live-in caregiver. Certain occupations do not require
a work permit or HRSDC validation. In some cases, temporary workers are able to
work in Canada using a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
Getting a Job Offer in Canada
Once you have a job offer from a Canadian employer, the employer must take the next
step in the process. In order to hire a foreign worker, Canadian Employers must
first obtain a Labour Market Opinion (LMO). The LMO is an approval by Human Resources
and Skills Development Canada that authorizes a Canadian employer to fill a position
with a foreign worker. An LMO is not required in all cases.
Getting a Labour Market Opinion
Employers must complete the appropriate Labour Market Opinion application form.
Applications that are not complete or are filled out incorrectly can cause delays.
The employer must include the National Occupation Classification matrix. There are
no government fees for obtaining an LMO. The processing time for a Labour Market
Opinion is dependent on the type of employment and the province of employment. Processing
times for a Labour Market Opinion can vary from a few weeks up to six months.
Applying for a Work Permit
Once the employer has received a positive Labour Market Opinion, the employee must
apply for a visa that will allow him/her to work in Canada. The work permit application
must be submitted at a Canadian Embassy or consulate in a country where the employee
has lived under legal status for at least one year. Prospective employees are allowed
to bring their families under the work permit visa. Work permits allow only temporary
work in Canada. The Work Permit application process is as follows:
Prospective employees must duly complete an application form. The application form
must be completed accurately and truthfully.
- Application For Work Permit
- Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Partner
- Document Checklist
- Use of Representative
Applicants must pay a government fee of $150 at the Embassy or Consulate that will
be assessing their application.
Police Clearances and Medical Report
A prospective employee must submit police clearances from all countries where he/she
has lived in for more than six-months since turning 18. Medical exams can only be
done with physicians authorized by the Canadian foreign mission as able to perform
medical exams. Applicants who are married or have children must also have their
spouses and children submit medical exams and police clearances (if applicable)
even if they are not coming to Canada. If you fail to do this, you may experience
problems later if you wishes to apply for permanent residency and wants to include
your family in the application.
Work Permit Processing Time
Work permits are processed faster for some categories of worker than others. Work
permit approval really depends on the type of work that you want to do. The processing
time varies among visa offices. Most applications are processed within 1 month.
However, some visa offices can take longer. Applications that are incomplete or
filled out incorrectly will be denied or delayed.
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