Work in Canada as a Foreign Candidate – Apply Now!

Are you a Foreign Candidate searching for jobs from employers who are recruiting foreign candidates from outside Canada?

Then, there are job openings in federal agencies across the country. If you’re interested in one, visit jobbank.gc.ca. It’s the official job site for the federal government. From there, you can:

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If you have already started the process to immigrate to Canada or to get a work permit, you can search for jobs from employers who are recruiting foreign candidates by following the steps below:

1. Confirm your eligibility

If you want to immigrate to Canada, start by learning about the different programs you can apply for. Each immigration program has different application and eligibility requirements.

Find out what programs you are eligible for

If you have a lot of work experience or training in a specific field, you could be eligible to apply through Express Entry.

Express Entry allows highly skilled workers to apply for multiple immigration programs at once, resulting in faster processing times.

Learn more about Express Entry

If you are not eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently, you might still be able to work here temporarily. In that case, you usually need a work permit.

Before applying to jobs in Canada, you need to find out if you are eligible to get a work permit.

Learn more about work permits

2. Check if your qualifications are recognized

Before you search for jobs in Canada, you should find out if the type of work you want to do requires a professional licence or certification.

You can use the Foreign Credential Recognition Tool to learn:

• If the occupation is regulated.
• The time and cost to get your credentials recognized.
• If there are available jobs in your field, or alternative jobs you could work in while you wait for the review of your credentials.

Foreign Credential Recognition Tool

The occupation you are interested in:  (required)

Type to get suggestions Locations where you want to work in Canada:

If you have obtained a degree in another country, you will need to get it assessed to verify if your education is recognized in Canada.

Learn more about credential assessments

3. Search and apply to jobs

When starting the process to immigrate to Canada or get a work permit, you should only apply to jobs from employers who are recruiting international candidates.

On Job Bank, these jobs are clearly identified.

Search jobs open to international candidates

An icon indicating a job posting is open to international candidates.means you can apply.

An icon indicating a job posting is open to canadian citizens, permanent residents and work permit holders.means you cannot apply.

When applying to jobs, you should send the employer a resume including information like:

• Your name
• Where you live
• Your work experience
• If you have a valid Canadian work permit