Work in Canada
Work in Canada
Canada is a popular destination for foreign nationals looking for employment. There are high-quality workplace safety standards, competitive wages, and many opportunities for professional growth in the country. For those seeking permanent residency in Canada, working there is an excellent first step.
An individual who is not a permanent resident or citizen of Canada may only work in Canada a proper work permit.
Work without a Work Permit
In order to work in Canada, most foreign nationals need a work permit, a legal document that allows them to engage in employment and receive compensation from a Canadian employer. Some foreign nationals may, however, work in Canada without a work permit in unique circumstances. There are around 23 categories where a foreign national can work in Canada without a work permit.
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Work permit
In this type of work permit, the employer must follow a set of procedures to receive a positive LMIA document from ESDC, which will allow the employee to apply for a work permit and later obtain authorization to work in Canada.
LMIA Exempt Work Permit
This work permit applies to individuals who are exempt from the requirement of a positive LMIA. Foreign nationals coming under International Trade agreement like CUSMA are examples of LMIA exempt work permit.
Open Work permit
Open Work Permit grants a foreign national the right to work for any employer, under eligible occupation, and any location in Canada. Examples of this type of work permit are the Post Graduate Work Permit, Spousal Open Work Permit.
