Work Permit

Immigration Options

Work in Canada

To work in Canada, a foreign national must receive authorization – work permit.

A work permit is a document issued by Immigration Canada that allows a foreign individual to work for a limited time at a specific job for a specific employer in Canada.

We can assist you:

  • in preparing yourself to apply for a job in Canada
  • representing your Canadian employer in HRDC to obtain validation;
  • preparing file for submission to Canada Immigration;
  • representing you before Canada Immigration to obtain work permit and entry visa.

In most instances, a work permit will only be issued by an immigration officer after Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) has approved the job offer of a Canadian employer to a foreign national.

An HRDC opinion enables Immigration Canada to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive, neutral or negative impact on the labour market in Canada. A positive or neutral labour market opinion is necessary for a foreign worker to be issued a work permit.

The factors HRDC considers include whether a Canadian or immigrant could fill the job; whether the hiring of a foreign national will help create opportunities or benefit for Canadian job seekers; and whether working conditions and wages offered are in line with what a Canadian would expect.

The HRD validation process thus entails that the Canadian employer demonstrate that a "significant" effort has been made to seek and hire a Canadian for the position in which there is a petition for validation. Work permit will be refused if the HRDC opinion is that the wages and working conditions offered are insufficient to attract and retain Canadian job-seekers. This policy is to ensure that foreign workers are not improperly used by Canadian employers to drive down the wage structure in the Canadian labour market.

Once HRDC grants a confirmation for the job that the foreign worker has been offered, the worker may apply for a work permit at a visa office, or, if the worker is a U.S. citizen, at a port of entry.

Contact us if you would like to know more.

517 thoughts on “Work Permit

  1. I have passed iti trade wireman 2 year,2 year apprenticeship 66 kv subStation,experience 3 years,my ielts band score 5.0 over all I can apply work visa or not

  2. I am Indian my work experience is 12 years + I am abs /(aws ) poised 6,g welder my company name kappel sheep marien in Singapore I got welding job in canada I am 100% skills and had workar pls give job

  3. I am working as a Project Accountant in Civil Aviation Authority since 11 Years I want to migrate to canada My IELTS Band is 5.5.and all my other documents are ready ECA
    Can I apply for immigration please advice

  4. Respected sir,

    I am electronics and communication Engineer and i have 6 years experience in Toshiba medical equipment like CT- Scan , ULtra-sound System etc. Is it possible to get work permit in canada.
    Kindly contact me in above mention mail.

  5. I am 39 year old single mother of 2 boys aged 5 years and 17 months,nurse-midwife by profession from Botswana.I am highly interested in getting a nursing job in Canada and migrating with my kids too.

    I have taken IELTS test last month and got 6.0 in Listening,6.0 in Reading,6.0 in Writing and 7.0 in Speaking.

    Kindly assist me in the process of getting a job and Canadian Visa

    Thank you so much for your anticipated assistance.
    Ivy

  6. Hi Sir, I am a Live out child caregiver (temporary foreign worker) here in canada but I would like to apply for a work permit as a cleaner, may I know if this is possible? Thank you.

  7. Hi I am litonmiah I am working from Lebanon clenar company 10 yeas I cet to canada work permit visa clenar work

  8. Sir, I have work experience of 15 years as retail store manager. I have done 12th in 1994. Can I apply for work permit in Canada. I am Indian citizen.

  9. Dear CICS team

    I am service CNC and industrial robot engineer and have 6 years for working in this field and work for Japan company.

    I graduated automation engineering from technical University.

    I am 30 years old.

    Can i have a chance to get Canada Work permit?

    Thank you and regards!

  10. siri m working in merchant navy…..1year job experience i merchant navy ….can i get permanent residency in canada on basis of merchant navy…..what will bwe appropriate method for meto get there easily,and safer

    • Helloo, recently I have done my graduation in b.sc nursing so I want to know about how many IELTS band score I need for apply as a work permit.

  11. My ielts band score …6.5,4.5,6.5,6.0. Sir, please guide me….i have 5 years experience of hotel….can i apply for canada??

  12. Helloo, recently I have done my graduation in b.sc nursing so I want to know about how many IELTS band score I need for apply as a work permit.

  13. Hi my name is Linda I’m south African I’m 63 years of age . I’m currently working as an elderly carer and would love the opportunity to work in Canada . I have 4 years experience in the care field . What experience do I need to be eligible to work in Canada .

    Thank out
    Linda

  14. Dear CICS team
    my name is saurabh deshpande.my process for work permit is going through.can you help me to get job in canada? I done my bachelor degree in hospitality management and i have 3 plus year experience.

  15. helo sir, i had done bsc maths and PGDCA In computer application and get 12 years experience as a document controller or office assistant in construction and export company. my IELTS band are LISTENING-5.5, READING-5.5 , WRITING-5.5 , SPEAKING-6.5, OVER ALL BAND SCORE-6, Plz inform me, i can apply for work permir. in anywhere in canada.

  16. Sir,
    I would like to migrate canada on work or pr visa, prior to that i obtained a score of 5.5,
    Please suggest me a way to obtain an employement in overseas.

    Thanks
    Gopi

  17. hello sir am Anita devi . am working in cyprus i have a exeprince 7 year in Cyprus take care.i want to come canada for work.. plz help me

  18. Hi
    Dear sir/madam
    I am from Pakistan. But recently I am live in Bahrain from past 8 years. My ecucation is 12 class plus two and six months diploma accossiation of accounting technician AAT- UK.
    I have 2 years office supervisor experience and 1 year experience as heavy truck driver and my driving license 1 year old and present doing truck driver job in Bahrain.
    My LMO/LMIA work permit is ready in British Columbia as truck driver. Because my sister live there in British Columbia. My IELTS (listening 6.5 speaking 6.5 writing 6 reading 6).
    But my question is can I apply for work permit as heavy truck driver in the Canadian embassy with one year experience ?

  19. Hi
    Dear sir/madam
    I am from Pakistan. But recently I am live in Bahrain from past 8 years. My ecucation is 12 class plus two and six months diploma accossiation of accounting technician AAT- UK.
    I have 2 years office supervisor experience and 1 year experience as heavy truck driver and my driving license 1 year old and present doing truck driver job in Bahrain.
    My LMO/LMIA work permit is ready in British Columbia as truck driver. Because my sister live there in British Columbia. My IELTS (listening 6.5 speaking 6.5 writing 6 reading 6).
    But my question is can I apply for work permit as heavy truck driver in the Canadian embassy with one year experience ?

  20. Hi sir
    I have uae heavy lincence of truck nd i have 3year exp… i want to canada plz tell me how can i do my no. 9915440013

  21. Dear sir
    I am iyappan from India I am looking for job Canada.my ielts score Mark L,R,W,S 5,4,5,5 .I am electrical engineer I have two-year experience in electrical maintenance .I am eligible for Canadian temporary work permits please reply….

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