Work in Canada

- Open Work Permit

An open work permit enables a person to work for any employer for a specified period of time. An open restricted permit may restrict the occupation or location but not the employer. It can only be issued to a foreign national under one of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemptions.

- Post-graduate Work Permit

You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if you graduated from
a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work.
The length of the PGWP depends on the length of the program you studied.
You have 180 days (6 months) after you receive your final marks or obtaining your
transcript/official letter from your school to apply for a PGWP. In case of expired study permit, restoration of the student status is a must, before applying for the PGWP. And $350 will be required as a restoration fees.

To be eligible for a PGWP you must have:

  1.  Completed a study program in Canada at a DLI, that was at least of 8 months long, which led to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
  2. been a full-time student.
    You are not eligible to apply for a PGWP if yo
  3. have already been issued a PGWP
  4. Studied English or French as a second language.
  5. Took general interest or self-improvement courses.
  6. Received funding from Global Affairs Canada.
  7. Participated in the Government of Canada Awards Program funded by Global Affairs Canada.
  8. Majority of your study program (more than 50%) was completed through
    distance learning (online courses, e-learning, or correspondence).
  9. Completed your study program at a non-Canadian institute located in Canada.

- LMIA-based Work Permit

Labour Market Impact Assessment is an ESDC document obtained by a Canadian employer in order to employ a foreign worker.
Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program TFWP, foreign workers are generally required to have a genuine job offer from a Canadia employer who has obtained an LMIA and work permit.
An LMIA confirms:

  1.  There is a need for a temporary foreign national worker.
  2. No Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job.

- Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)

A bridging open work permit (BOWP) lets you keep working while you wait for the
results of your permanent residence application. You may be eligible if you applied to one of the permanent residence programs below:

  1. Permanent residence through Express Entry.
  2. Provincial Nominee Program PNP.
  3. Quebec skilled workers.
  4. Home Child-Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot.
  5. Caring for children class or caring for people with high medical needs class.
  6. Agri-Food Pilot.

- Owner/Operator Work Permit

There is a special type of work permit for business owners who are looking establish their business in Canada or purchasing an existing one called the Owner/Operator work permit.
This category of work permit allows business owners to apply for an advertising- exempt Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The purpose of the LMIA is to prove that the employer was unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and therefore had to hire a foreign worker, which is done by advertising the position. The process entails advertising the role on three (3) different channels, interviewing candidates, and ensuring that recruitment effort took place and many Canadians were considered before they looked to foreign nationals.

- Work while study in Canada

Students enrolled in full-time studies (part-time only if you are in your last semester) are no longer required to get a work permit to work off campus. With the study permit, students will be authorized to work off campus for up to 20 hours per week during their academic session and full-time during regular breaks, such as winter or summer break. The student must be pursuing academic, vocational, or professional training of at least six months leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate at a designated learning institution (DLI).

- International Experience in Canada IEC

The IEC is a program that allows the youth to experience life Canada by providing
them an opportunity to travel and work in Canada for short periods of time.
To be eligible to participate:

  1. You must be between the ages of 18 and 35
  2. Your country or territory of citizenship must have an agreement with Canada allowing you to apply for an IEC work permit
  3. You may be eligible to use a recognized organization (RO). ROs are youth service organizations that offer work and travel support to youths. They can help you with planning your trip to Canada, getting information about Canadian culture, laws, taxes, finding a job, transportation, and general support and advice.
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