The job market in Canada has work opportunities in multiple areas. Temporary workers might be interested in obtaining Canadian work experience to enrich their professional experience and possibly increase their chances of being hired or promoted back home. Other temporary workers might be interested in working in Canada for a Summer or Winter season, as a way to assist covering their travel expenses. Some temporary workers utilize the work experience to qualify to apply for Canadian permanent residence. If you would like to work in Canada, a work permit might be required.

There are different types of work permits. Some of them restrict the employee to working for a specific employer. In contrast, open work permits allow the permit holder to accept employment from different employers. Depending on your country of citizenship, there might be a broader variety of options in terms of Canadian work permits.

In order to enter Canada, you will need a temporary resident visa [TRV] or an electronic travel authorization [eTA], depending on your country of citizenship [US citizens are not required a TRV or eTA to enter Canada]. The immigration documents will not be issued past the expiry date of your passport. Therefore, make sure that first you apply for, and obtain a valid passport [if necessary].

As a worker to Canada, you are not allowed to engage in studies. If you are interested in studying in Canada, please visit the study section of our website to learn more about your options.

Important tip: When you receive your immigration document, read the content of the document carefully and verify the spelling of your name, the date of issue and the date of expiry, as well as the conditions and remarks added to your work permit.