Foreign workers to Canada usually need a work permit to be able to work in Canada. In some cases, you can work without a permit.

There are 2 types of work permits: open work permits and employer-specific work permits.

Open work permits and Employer-specific work permits

Depending on the type of work you are coming to do in Canada, we will be able to determine if you need a work permit or not. Below are some programs that use the work permit as part of their processing to boost or as a mandated requirement to enter Canada

Express entry

Employers can hire a skilled foreign worker to support their permanent residence through an economic immigration program.

Global Talent Stream

Employers can hire uniquely-skilled talent or in-demand workers in select ICT or STEM jobs to scale up and grow your business.

Academics

Institutions can hire an academic professor at a college, university or degree-granting institution in Canada. Students to Canada can also work with their study permit-part time during school. And post-graduate work permit after school if eligible

Agriculture

Farmers can hire on-farm foreign workers for jobs in primary agriculture.

Caregivers

Employers can hire an in-home worker to care for children, seniors or persons with medical needs.