Work Permit

🧾 What You Need to Work in Canada

✅ 1. A Job Offer (in most cases)

Most work permits require a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, but some jobs may be exempt from this requirement.

✅ 2. A Work Permit

There are two main types:

Employer-Specific Work Permit: Tied to one employer, location, and job. Often requires an LMIA.

Open Work Permit: Not tied to a specific employer. Available under certain programs (e.g., spouses of international students or skilled workers, PGWP holders).

✅ Here's how to start:

You must create an account and apply directly through one or more of these official job portals:

• 🔗 Job Bank Canada (national job board)

• 🔗 Alberta Job Postings (ALIS)

• 🔗 SaskJobs

• 🔗 NBJobs (New Brunswick)

Once you secure a valid job offer, we can assist you with the next step: applying for your work permit.

⚠️ Important Notice:

• We do not assist with the LMIA process (Labour Market Impact Assessment), which is the employer's responsibility.

• Buying or selling job offers is illegal in Canada. This is considered immigration fraud and can result in criminal charges and a permanent ban from entering the country.

✅ Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (if required)

• An LMIA is a document that proves a Canadian employer tried but couldn’t find a Canadian to fill the job.

• Not all jobs need an LMIA. Some are LMIA-exempt under international agreements, public policy, or reciprocal programs.

🛠️ Common Work Permit Programs

• Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) – For employer-sponsored roles with an LMIA.

• International Mobility Program (IMP) – For LMIA-exempt roles.

• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) – This is for international students who have completed their studies in Canada.

• Working Holiday Visa (IEC) – For youth from eligible countries (ages 18–35).

• Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) – For those waiting for a PR decision.

• Spousal Open Work Permit – For spouses of international students or skilled workers.