Because of its economic attractiveness, Canada is now one of the most sought-after countries for immigration. Every year the Canadian Immigration Service processes thousands of immigration applications. It is therefore, a great opportunity for those who wish to immigrate to Canada. However, to work in Canada, it is generally necessary to obtain a work contract beforehand, because it is on the basis of this, in addition to other procedures and documents, that you could apply for a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The Canadian work permit is a document issued by the Canadian government, allowing foreigners to work in Canada on a temporary basis.
The work permit can be of two types: an open work permit or an employer-specific work permit.- An open work permit : may be issued to a foreign national to allow them to work for any employer in Canada, with the exception of employers who are deemed inadmissible either because they are on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions; or because they regularly offer certain erotic activities. This permit is not automatically granted to applicants, but may be given under certain conditions.
- A closed work permit, which is employer-specific allows the foreign national to work only for a specific employer. In this case, the employer may have to produce a Labour Market Impact Assessment and go through other necessary procedures to apply for the work permit.
Whatever work permit you wish to obtain, you must first secure a contract; and to do this, you must refer to Canadian job sites. We suggest a few sites to look for a job in Canada from abroad:
Guichet Emplois, Emploi Québec, Monster, Workopolis, Jooble, Jobboom, Indeed, Alberta Jobs, BC Jobs, Health Careers in Sask,Every day, these sites offer hundreds of new opportunities and new work contracts in Canada. But before you apply, make sure you have a CV that meets Canadian presentation standards and a captivating cover letter. Also, don't hesitate to apply for jobs that match your profile, to maximise your chances of finding a job in Canada from home.