If you want to work in Canada, you must understand the following important information:-
• Your employer helps determine if you are eligible. Your employer may need to get a labour market opinion from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). A labour market opinion confirms that the employer can fill the job with a foreign worker. (CIC Website)
You will find more information about which jobs do not require a labour market opinion under each section on the Eligibility to apply page. You can also find out more about HRSDC labour market opinions in the Frequently asked questions in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. (CIC Website)
• To work in Canada, you must meet the general requirements for entering the country and for staying here, in addition to those for getting a work permit. This means you may need a temporary resident visa. For information on visas, go to the Visit section on the left-hand side of this page. (CIC Website)
• A work permit is not an immigration document. It does not allow you to live in Canada permanently. (CIC Website)
• To live here permanently, you must qualify under an immigration category, such as skilled worker. Live-in caregivers can stay in Canada permanently if they meet certain requirements. For more information, go to Immigrate in the Come to Canada section on the left-hand side of this page, or go to Live-In Caregiver Program in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. (CIC Website)
• Receiving Canadian permanent resident status does not mean that you can immediately start working in your occupation. Some professions and trades are "regulated occupations." Each regulated occupation has an association or government body that sets standards of practice and assesses qualifications. Before you can work they must grant you a licence.
•The licensing process will cost you time and money. First contact the organization that regulates your profession. It will assess your qualifications (education and experience) and determine what you must do to be licensed
•You may be required to take examinations, upgrade your education and do work assignments. Note that the regulatory body may require verified English translations of your educational and other documents. For each profession listed at the bottom of this page there is a "fact sheet" that outlines specific qualification requirements
In Canada the law to work in certain professions if you are not registered with the regulatory body. For example, you cannot practise as an Engineer without a licence issued by relevant Canadian institutions.
