People from all over the world are very interested in Moving to Canada. Thousands of people from Britain move there every year because of its variety, beautiful scenery, and wide range of opportunities. But if you want to move to Canada, you probably also want to work there. Work immigration to Canada can be difficult, but Baxter Shipping is here to help. This guide tells you everything you need to know about working in Canada, from being eligible for Canada Express Entry to getting work permits.
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Work permits
Your job in Canada is the only thing that will tell you if you need to apply for a work permit. Whether you are applying for your work permit from inside or outside of Canada will also change the requirements. Certain jobs in Canada need work permits, and you can check the Canadian Immigration website to see if yours does.
You can apply for a work permit in Canada even if you are not there. You can do this online or on paper. This application will let you show that you will leave Canada when your permit runs out, that you have enough money to support yourself and your family while you are there, that you are not a security risk to Canada, and that you have any other documents needed for your Canada work permit.
You will probably need at least one of the following documents to apply for a work permit:
# Your employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) number (if your job requires one).
# Through the Employer Portal, you can show that your employer has given you a job offer.
# Employment contract or letter (if the employer is exempt from the employer compliance process).
# Proof that you have the right certifications, licenses, or qualifications to work in the job you want.
You can also apply for an “open work permit“, which is a work permit that doesn’t have to be used for a certain job. This won’t need employer-specific paperwork, but it will still take a long time and be competitive.
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Canada Work Visa
If you want to go to Canada for any reason or for any length of time, you must get a visa. Visas let you stay in another country for a certain amount of time and for a certain reason. Because of this, if you want to work in Canada, there are certain visas that will let you do so.
Once you have shown that you meet the requirements to enter Canada, the Canada Visitor Visa will be put in your passport. This will let you stay in Canada as a tourist, a student, or a worker for a short time. Most people can stay in Canada for six months with a Canada visitor visa. If you want to stay in Canada longer than what’s written on your visa, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the end of the time you were allowed to stay.
Another popular way to get a job in Canada is through the IEC Working Holiday Visa in Canada programme. The International Experience Programme (IEC) does “draws” on a regular basis for people who have become candidates at any time. This is done by picking eligible applications at random and inviting the people chosen to apply for a work permit in Canada. To get a working holiday visa in Canada, you must meet the requirements listed on the Canadian immigration website.
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Canada Express Entry
Canada Express Entry is an online service that helps skilled workers move to Canada more quickly. There are three economic immigration programmes that will give you express entry into Canada. However, these programmes are very competitive, and the process is long and requires a lot of paperwork. In our blog, we explain the Express Entry programmes and what you need to do to be eligible for Canada Express Entry.
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Canada’s Work Culture
In every country, the way people work is different. Even though there won’t be much of a language barrier for British people who move to Canada, they may still experience some culture shock.
One thing that might surprise you about the workplace in Canada is how equally everyone is treated. In the UK, companies tend to have different levels of employees, but in Canada, most employees are on the same level. This could mean that many people will have less traditional “management” and need to be more self-motivated.
Another difference that many immigrants who work in Canada have noticed is how feedback is given at work. Canadians are usually very direct when they talk to each other, but feedback is another part of communication that can be hard to understand. People tend to hide feedback in positive comments, so if you don’t pay close attention to your conversations at work, you might miss ways to improve.
If you want more information about moving to Canada, check out our Moving to Canada guide. It has information about international moves that is specific to Canada.