6 Simple Steps to Apply for a Canadian Work Permit

There are some foreign workers who are permitted to work temporarily in Canada without Canadian work permits in extremely particular professions. Foreign workers will either need to get temporary residence visas or electronic travel authorizations in these circumstances in order to enter Canada. Others are merely required to present current passports.

Foreign Nationals Who Can Work in Canada Without a Work Permit

• Athletes or Coaches: participating in Canada are foreign athletes, coaches, or members of foreign teams.
• An investigator for aviation incidents or accidents: the Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act’s accredited agents or advisers engaged in an investigation into an aircraft accident or incident.
• Business Visitor: Canada welcomes individuals who are interested in making an investment or starting a business there. Visitors who are engaged in business-related activities such as site inspections or partner meetings are not employed in Canada.
• Civil Aviation Inspector: Those in charge of inspecting commercial airlines’ cabin safety or flight operations during international flights are known as civil aviation inspectors.
• Convention Organizer: People who plan and manage international gatherings or conventions, including, among many others, the Canadian International Autoshow and Comic-Con Canada.
• Crew members: People who work on foreign-owned and registered vehicles (trucks, buses, ships, or airplanes) that are primarily used to transport goods and people across international borders, and whose job responsibilities include driving and serving passengers.
• Emergency Service Provider: People who lend a hand during crises to protect lives or property. Natural catastrophes like floods or earthquakes as well as industrial accidents that endanger the environment are examples of emergencies.
• Examiner and Evaluator: Professors or other academic professionals who supervise or evaluate research proposals, university theses, or academic initiatives. They may work for Canadian universities or research organizations.
• Expert Witness or Investigator: Those who must testify in front of a governing body, a tribunal, or a court of law.
• Family Members of a Foreign Representative: spouses and kids of foreign representatives with Global Affairs Canada accreditation (GAC).
• Foreign Government Officer or Representative: Employee, diplomat, or official representative of a foreign government who is employed under an exchange agreement that permits officials to work in Canadian government agencies.
• Healthcare Student: A clinical clerkship and training are being completed by healthcare students in less than four months.
• Judge, Referee, or Similar Official Officials: who will serve as judges or referees for artistic or cultural events, such as music and dance festivals, animal shows, or agricultural competitions, in international amateur competitions.
• Military personnel: who are members of another country’s armed forces are entering Canada in accordance with the Visiting Forces Act, according to their movement instructions.
• A news reporter or a member of the media: Members of a film or media crew who won’t work in Canada, as well as news reporters or members of a reporter’s team.
• Producers or Staff Members: engaged in commercial photography for television magazines or other media that has received foreign funding. Producers, performers, directors, technicians, and other key personnel are among these employees.
• Performing Artists: foreign performers who will visit Canada for a brief period of time. Theater companies, street performers, a traveling circus, rodeo competitors, and visitors to Canadian television or radio programs are just a few examples.
• Public Speaker: Public speakers, business presenters, or seminar instructors who are giving presentations at certain events lasting no more than five days.
• Religious Leaders: International religious leaders who, among other things, conduct services or offer spiritual guidance. Bishops, archbishops, monks, pastoral animators, and missionaries are examples of religious leaders.
• Short-Term High-Level Professional: Highly skilled individuals with NOC skill types O or A who will only work in Canada for a maximum of 15 straight days once every six months or a maximum of 30 straight days annually.
• Short-Term Researcher: Researchers who will be employed for 120 days or less continuously at a public degree-granting institution or connected research institution.
• Student Off-Campus Employment: International students enrolled full-time are permitted to work off campus without a work permit up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session and full-time while classes are off.