Work in Canada
Canada is actively seeking foreign workers and professionals to help grow its strong national workforce. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work in Canada, or even if you are a Canadian employer seeking to bring in skilled professionals from abroad, below you will find some valuable online resources to help accomplish your goals.
Standard Work Permit
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These work permits require the employer to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment as part of the process.
Post-Graduation
Work Permits
After graduating from a designated Canadian educational institution, international graduates may work in Canada for up to three years.
Temporary Work Permit
In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, most foreign workers require a temporary work permit.
International Experience Canada
Canada has mutual agreements with many other countries that allow a number of individuals of a certain age to work in Canada for a time.
NAFTA Work Permits
These permits are issued under the North American Free Trade Agreement, allowing work without a Labour Market Impact Assessment.
Intra-Company Transfers
These permits will allow a company to bring certain employees to Canada from its offices abroad. These permits do not require a LMIA.