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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada HRSDC

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) work to ensure that the employment of foreign workers supports economic growth and helps create more opportunities for all Canadians. If you do not have a job offer or have a specific question about your immigration situation, please book an immigration consultation with one of our specialist staff.

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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Labour Market Opinion

In most cases, a work permit is required to work temporarily in Canada.  To obtain one, you must have a job offer from a Canadian employer validated by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada HRSDC. However, certain occupations do not require HRSDC validation. In some cases, temporary workers do not require a work permit but do require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Before you can apply for your Canadian work permit, your Canadian employer must file an application for a Labour Market Opinion with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. HRDSC takes the following points into consideration when issuing positive Labour Market Opinions:

  • The job that the foreign worker will undertake
  • the work conditions and wages offered
  • the employer's record of advertising and recruiting a worker from inside of Canada
  • the benefits brought to the Canadian labour market through the employment of a foreign worker
  • the discussion, if necessary, with any unions
  • whether employing a foreign worker will affect the resolution of a labour dispute


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ImmigroupImmigration Services provides you with assistance to determine if you require a work permit and to obtain one to work legally in Canada. We can also help you find a job in Canada, which will qualify you for a Canadian work permit. If you have any questions regarding your job offer, work permit, or specific situation, please complete our query form or contact us by phone from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm (EST) on (416) 962-2623 or toll-free: 1-866-760-2623 from anywhere in North America.