Work
Working in Canada comes with a range of benefits that make it an appealing option for both Canadian residents and international workers.
WORK IN CANADA
Jobs That Require LMIA
Those jobs which have high demand, high pay, or are of shorter duration do not require an LMIA. Most Canadian employers require an LMIA, which is provided by the government after assessing their hiring policies. They should prove their attempt in hiring Canadian citizens or permanent residents before moving ahead to hiring foreign workers.
As an employer, you must comply with all the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) requirements for the position you’re requesting. Learn about employer compliance and the possible consequences of non-compliance.
You must also ensure that the employment you want to offer to a temporary foreign worker (TFW) is for a full-time position, which means that it has to be for a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
Jobs That Do Not Require LMIA
- International Agreements (NAFTA, CETA, GATS, Canada-Columbia FTA, Canada-Peru FTA)
- Global Talent Stream (where employers require immediate hiring due to high growth in business)
- Entrepreneurs/Self-Employed Candidates
- Intra-Company Transferees
- International Exchange Programs
- Spouse and Dependents of Foreign Workers / Students
- Post Grad Work Permit
- Home Child Care Providers and Home Support Workers
- French-Speaking Skilled Workers
- Religious Workers
- Academics
- Provincial LMIA Exemptions
- International Experience Class (A temporary work program for youth professionals between 18 to 35 years of age, from countries that have a bilateral youth mobility arrangement with Canada.
- Athletes and team members
- Aviation accident or incident inspector
- Business visitor
- Civil aviation inspector
- Clergy
- Convention organizers
- Crew
- Emergency service providers
- Examiners and evaluators
- Expert witnesses or investigators
- Foreign government officers
- Foreign representatives and Family members of foreign representatives
- Health care students
- Implied status
- Judges, referees and similar officials
- Military personnel
- On-campus employment and some Off-campus work
- Performing artists
- Public speakers
- Those with Open Work Permits
- International Experience Class
- Full-time students
