rubyalabar said:
i've been trying to find out for awhile now if immigrants can work in government jobs...
As far as I am aware a Permanent Resident can work in a Federal job, but...
The jobs are normally advertised as for Citizens only, but if no security clearance is required a PR might be allowed to get the job. I know one PR that did get a government job.
For Federal jobs it is implied that you
need to be a Citizen and usually there is a requirement that you are bilingual.
What permanent residents can do
As a permanent resident, you and your dependants have the right:
To receive most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive, including health care coverage.
To live, work or study anywhere in Canada.
To apply for Canadian citizenship.
To protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
You must pay taxes, and respect all Canadian laws at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
What permanent residents cannot do
As a permanent resident, you and your dependants cannot:
Vote or run for political office.
Hold certain jobs that have a high-level security clearance requirement.
Remain in Canada if you are convicted of a serious criminal offence and have been told to leave the country.