| Canada boasts excellent working
conditions and workers have many rights enshrined in law including
minimum wage, pay equity, statutory holidays, paid vacation time,
and parental leave benefits.
Foreigners can work in Canada temporarily but need to apply for
a work permit for most positions. You must first secure an employment offer
from Canada before applying for a work permit at a visa office within a Canadian
embassy, high commission or consulate. Your employer will also need
to work with Human Resources and Development Canada as part of the
process. For more information on Canadian employment opportunities as a
temporary resident, visit the Working
Temporarily in Canada page of the Citizenship and Immigration
Canada website.
If you are applying to immigrate to
Canada you do not need to have a work permit or job offer in
place.
Whether you are working in Canada as a temporary or permanent resident,
you should find out how to get
your credentials recognized in Canada and how to fulfill
licensing or other requirements if you work in a regulated profession.
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