Working for a Canadian company outside of Canada

[tr001]

I'm originally from Europe and currently working in Canada on a work permit tied to a company. I'm here since 5 month and plan on applying for the PR via CEC next year, once I have worked here for 12 month.
I just got a job offer from another canadian company were I would work 6 weeks (mostly in countries outside Canada) followed by six weeks off (which I would spend in Canada) and then 6 weeks on the job again. This company would be able to get another work permit for me for at least 2 years, or until I get my PR.

Now to my questions:
- I would be employed with a canadian company, but mainly working outside of Canada, does this time still count towards the 12 month (or as of now the 24 month) requirement?
- Does it make any difference that I'm spending the 6 weeks off in Canada?

Before I take this job I want to make sure that I will not risk the permanent residency!

Thanks in advance for any response!
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[thisisauser]

As the name of the program implies, it is about Canadian experience. I've seen at least one application rejected due to experience outside of Canada but working for a Canadian company.

If you have to travel or occasionally stay outside (e.g. for providing or receiving training, attending business events, meeting customers, etc.) that won't be a problem but if actual work happens outside Canada then it is not Canadian experience.

 

[scylla]

Now to my questions:
- I would be employed with a canadian company, but mainly working outside of Canada, does this time still count towards the 12 month (or as of now the 24 month) requirement?
- Does it make any difference that I'm spending the 6 weeks off in Canada?

- No, this time won't count towards the 12/24 months. You must be physically working in Canada for the time to count.
- No, it doesn't make any difference that you're spending the 6 weeks off in Canada.

 

[tr001]

Thanks to both of you for the very fast response! I guess I'll stick with my current job for a little longer in this case!!