One of the easiest and safest ways to immigrate to Canada is to obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer.
This means you will be able to work in the country as soon as you arrive. Depending on the length of your contract and the position held, you may also be able to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
At a Glance
- A job offer is one of the easiest and safest paths to work — and possibly settle — in Canada
- For permanent residence purposes, the offer needs to be full-time and last 12+ months
- The job must fall under TEER 0, 1, or 2 of the National Occupational Classification
- Watch for fraud red flags from foreign placement agencies before paying anyone for a job offer
How to Search for a Job Offer in Canada
- Check your eligibilityVerify you can practice your profession in Canada and look for positions matching your education and experience.
- Check the LMIA requirementFind out whether your employer needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment, or whether the position is LMIA-exempt.
- Search and reach outLook for openings on Canadian job boards, and reach out directly to employers who may need your profile — they may be open to sponsoring you.
- Get a valid job offerFor permanent residence purposes, make sure it’s full-time, lasts 12+ months, and falls under TEER 0, 1, or 2.
If your main goal is to apply for permanent residence, you must have a VALID JOB OFFER that meets the following requirements:
A full-time contract lasting more than 12 months.
The job must be listed under TEER 0, 1, or 2 of the National Occupational Classification (the current skill-level system, which replaced the old “skill type 0 / level A / B” categories).
Do you already have a job offer?
Contact us and we will be glad to help you and your employer through the immigration process.
We recommend always paying attention to the following when looking for job offers from foreign placement agencies:
- False advertising — “Free work permits,” “No experience required,” or “Faster processing times” are red flags; IRCC charges a fee for every application and requires at least 1 year of experience
- Uncertified consultants — applications through a non-certified company will not be validated; choose consultants registered with the CICC
- False information — providing false information to obtain a work permit results in automatic refusal
- Charging for a job offer — companies cannot legally charge you fees just to offer you a job
Companies are allowed to charge fees for the immigration process, but only when they are certified immigration firms.






