when can I start work

[munsterman]

Hi everybody,
Go easy as this my first time posting stuff...
Right so my question is and gratefull for any advice.

I applied last week for a job in Ontario and amazingly after a hurricane of emails back and forth I have been offered the job. Im Irish so can enter canada but cant work until all obvious permits and visas are in place. Can anybody advice on my best options...
Thanks Lads
Darren

 

[scylla]

Has the employer obtain an approved LMO (labour market opinion)? If not, then the next step is for the employer to obtain an approved LMO:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

Once the LMO is approved, you can enter Canada with the job offer and approved LMO and obtain a work permit upon entering the country. You can then start working. Information about applying for a work permit at the border is here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who-eligible.asp

Note that obtaining an approved LMO can take a few months (and there's no guarantee of approval). So don't make any travel plans until the approved LMO has been secured by your furture employer.

 

[munsterman]

Thank you so much for your prompt and very informative reply. I really appreciate it.
The whole thing has been a bit of a whirlwind.
Cheers

 

[scylla]

No problem. Come back and let us know if you have any more questions. And congrats on the job.

 

[iamcherrie]

hi munsterman,

I ahave been sending online applications in job bank, kijiji, etc since 2008 but have not heard from the companies I applied.. Can you tell me what is your work and what company did you contact?..

Thanks a lot!