Canadian Work Permit For Uk Citizens

ByMrlome

Are you a citizen of the UK who is looking to move and work in Canada? Then you should be well aware that getting a Canadian work permit as a UK citizen is quite a task. Like we mentioned already, how do we decide who gets the best severance package? We have to lay off a substantial number of employees before the rest get to make the cut. Half of us will have to leave, including me. I love what I’m doing here and would be very reluctant to leave the company for another job…

To workand live in Canada, you need to apply for a Canadian work permit. Most of the people who want to travel and work in Canada require a Canadian work permit. The good thing is that there are many categories or classifications based on your knowledge and experience, age, language skill and occupation.

Canadian Work Permit For Uk Citizens

There are many Canada resident permits that can be obtained for British citizens. Some of these include Quebec Skilled Worker Permit, Federal Skilled Worker Permit and several more. However, many applicants have a very hard time in going through the entire process especially if they do not have much information about Canada immigration . For example, it may be confusing as to which permit one should apply for, which supporting documents should be collected, what is the total fee involved and much more.

Where do I go to look for jobs in Canada?

You can use job websites, recruitment agencies and newspapers (for jobs listings), for starters. We’ve listed some of the main sources below.

Top Canadian job sites

Recruitment agencies

As you’d expect, there are many recruitment agencies in Canada. A good place to start is the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS), where you can find lists of recruitment agencies, searchable by province and type of job.

Newspapers

The Globe and Mail and The National Post are the two main national newspapers. Each province and territory also has its own newspapers, which will contain job listings

How do I get work experience in Canada?

Work experience options in Canada include internships, placements, exchange programmes, volunteer opportunities and casual work.

Internships

If you’d like to intern for a UK or global employer that has offices in Canada, check its website to see if it is possible to apply for an internship over there. Several organisations exist to help you find internships abroad, such as:

Exchange programmes

ASSE – an international student exchange organisation – lists English and French speaking exchange programmes.

AIESEC – (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) offers cross-cultural exchanges, during which you can do work experience, in the form of volunteer work or an internship.

Casual work

Fancy being a waiter at a surfers’ café in Tofino, British Columbia, working on a maple syrup farm in Quebec or having an outdoor job at an activity camp or vineyard in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia?  If you’re a UK citizen between 18 and 30 and would like to do temporary paid work in Canada, perhaps while travelling around the country, you can apply for an open work permit, as part of the Working Holiday Scheme. These permits allow you to work for up to 24 months.

BUNAC Work Canada provides working holiday packages for up to 24 months if you’re British between 18 and 30, or Irish up to 35.

Volunteer work

If you’re interested in volunteering in Canada, the best place to start is Volunteer Canada, which provides a volunteer centre database and information to help you.

The Canada World Youth Program is an international exchange for young people to live and volunteer in Canada for a short time (89 to 110 days).

Do I need a working visa for Canada from the UK

You will need a social insurance number (SIN) to undertake any paid work in Canada.

If you’re a citizen of the UK (or another partner country) and aged 18 to 30, you can apply to the International Experience Canada (IEC) programme to get a temporary work permit in Canada for up to two years. There are three types of experience available on the programme (working holiday, young professionals and international co-op). Depending which experience you embark on you will either get an open work permit or an employer-specific work permit.

If you’re looking for something more permanent, such as a graduate job, your Canadian employer will need to get an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) in order to employ you. These are documents issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that confirm that the hiring of a foreign worker will not have a negative impact on the Canadian labour market. It will be a smoother process for all involved if you are looking for a job that is on the Canadian shortage occupations list and can therefore become a ‘federal skilled worker’, applying through the Express Entry route.

If you’re a British citizen you won’t need a visa to enter Canada as a visitor, but you will need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation). You’ll find all the information you need at Immigration and Citizenship Canada.

How do I become a permanent resident in Canada?

If you’re planning to be in Canada for more than a few years, you might consider applying for permanent residency. Currently, you can apply under one of six categories for Canadian permanent residence:

  • Skilled Worker Class Immigration
  • Business Class Immigration
  • Provincial Nomination
  • Family Class Immigration
  • Quebec-Selected Immigration
  • International Adoption

The rules and regulations concerning residency tend to be complex and change frequently, so it is best to check Immigration and Citizenship for the most up-to-date information. Being a permanent resident gives you almost all the same rights as Canadian citizens, although you won’t be allowed to vote and there will be some restrictions on unlimited stays when you travel outside of Canada.

What’s it like to live in Canada?

In the latest World Happiness Report Canada ranks seventh out of 156 countries for overall happiness, and also seventh out of 117 for the happiness of its foreign-born residents, which is encouraging for those considering a move to Canada.

Bear in mind that Canada is a huge country, with ten provinces and three territories, into which the UK could fit almost 41 times.  It is therefore difficult to make a general statement about what living in Canada will be like for you. The western side of Canada has a very different climate to the east, for example, and they can feel quite culturally different. If you love being outdoors and enjoy a temperate climate, for example, Vancouver could be the place for you, although if you can’t stand rain, you should avoid it. On the other side of the country, Toronto will offer you long hot summers, but winter temperatures of minus 20 degrees are not uncommon. You need to do your research on the cities or places where you are likely to find jobs that appeal to you, as living in one province will be very different to another. Decide if the job or the location is your priority. We’ve put together some basic facts about living in Canada to get you started:

  • Cost of living: this varies between provinces, and between rural and urban areas. Vancouver is generally considered to be the most expensive place to live in North America. The Expatistan website has some useful information about the cost of living in Canada.
  • Currency: Canadian dollar. The dollar coin is called a loonie, due to its depiction of a loon (bird).

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