Work
Working in Canada comes with a range of benefits that make it an appealing option for both Canadian residents and international workers.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK HERE?
WORK IN CANADA
Canada offers several job opportunities for foreigners, based on their skills, education and other qualifications. A work permit is mandatory for those foreigners who plan to work in Canada. In addition to this, you may also require an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment), based on the job positions.
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 or owner oriented jobs 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 foreign workers. Most of the professional and highly paid jobs come under this category.
Jobs That Do Not Require LMIA
There are jobs that do not require an LMIA like
- 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.
There are jobs that do not require an LMIA like
- 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
