Employer sponsored visas
Employer sponsored visas
Most foreign workers are employed in Canada under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which is a temporary employer-sponsored visa used by Canadian employers to fill positions when they can’t find anyone in the local labour market. To be granted this visa you need to secure a job with a Canadian employer.
If you plan to work in Canada temporarily, it’s likely your employer will need to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring you. An LMIA is an assessment from Economic and Social Development Canada(ESDC) which shows whether Canadians are available to take up a job, or if there is a need for a foreign worker.
It is the responsibility of your potential employer to apply for an LMIA, and if approved, they can then pass it on to you.
There are a number of other requirements worth bearing in mind, including: that your skills, qualifications, experience and employment history match those required for the position; that you have English language ability; you are eligible for any relevant licences or registration required for the role.
Your right to stay and work in Canada depends on your employer continuing to sponsor you but most foreign workers on a temporary visa will be subject to a 4-year limit on the length of time they may work in Canada. If you want to change jobs, your new employer must apply to CIC and be accepted to sponsor you.
There are plenty of ways to find an employer to sponsor you. Many employers will proactively seek candidates at international recruitment exhibitions, such as our Working Abroad events. It is worth finding out what employers from your industry will be attending these events and going to meet them in person. Meeting someone in person will always increase your chance of being offered a job.
Employers will also advertise on job search websites and through recruiters. The Canadian Government’s official job search engine Job Bank is a useful first step or alternatively search for jobs on our Jobs Board. Finally, a lot of jobs in Canada are not advertised, but are filled through personal and professional contacts. To increase your chances of finding these jobs you should directly contact employers you would like to work for. You could also join professional industry associations. If you’ve got mates or family in Canada, get them to let employers know you are looking for opportunities too.
https://www.workingabroad.net/country-profiles/canada/visa-guide/
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