And yes, Canada is arguably one of the leading countries in the bucket list of foreign immigrants, given opportunities that abound, as well as a welcoming and accommodating community at large.

Canada did not just promise to offer you a job, it has demonstrated a great ability to ensure you earn reasonably to take care of yourself as well as keep some as savings.

Canadian labor market demand for foreign workers

There has been a considerable improved labor market outcome for recent immigrants who are Canada bound. Several factors were seen to have contributed to the growth, these include but are not limited to;

• Expansion of the two-step immigration selection process: Increasing number of economic immigrants are chosen from the pool of temporary foreign workers.

 

In 2022 alone, 36% of all the new immigrants had work permits in Canada before immigration, showing a rise from 19% in 2010 and 33% in 2019.

 

• Changes in the immigration selection system: The introduction of the Express Entry system in 2015 cannot be undermined to this growth.

 

The system places a strong emphasis on Canadian work experience, enhance language proficiency and evaluates foreign education rigorously.

 

• Availability of robust labor market: The national unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% in 2010 to 5.7% in 2019 and further dropped to 5.3% in 2022 after a temporary increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The growth in managerial, professional and technical occupations have accelerated in the late 2010s, this leads to an increase in demand for skilled workers which benefit skilled immigrants with university education.

 

Besides the improvement in employment outcomes, employed recent immigrants have experienced faster earnings growth compared with Canadian-born workers since the mid-2010s.

Apparently, there still exists a rising demand for foreign workers in the Canadian labor market, a valid reason you should take advantage of the existing process.

 

The question is no longer if Canada is suitable for you, the real question is “Why are you still sleeping over the opportunity to move to Canada?”

Employee benefits in Canada

Canadian employees are entitled to certain mandatory benefits, employers are hereby responsible for meeting those requirements, and making the correct contributions.

Mandatory employee benefits in Canada include the following;

Provincial healthcare insurance

The public healthcare system in Canada guarantees that all Canadian residents have access to healthcare.

Canadian Medicare provides these health benefits, and all employees are eligible for basic medical and standard hospital care.

Government tax revenue from Canada’s 13 provinces fund healthcare insurance. Healthcare coverage varies depending on the province or territory.

Canada pension plan and Quebec pension plan

The Canada pension plan covers employees who work outside of Quebec, while the Quebec pension plan covers employees who work in Quebec. These plans are mandatory for all employers.

The Canadian pension plan is a taxable benefit that replaces part of the employee’s income at retirement.

The employee and the employer share monthly contributions. In 2023, the contribution rate stands at 5.95% for a maximum annual contribution of $3.754.

The amount an employee receives upon retirement is based on their average earnings, CPP contributions, and age when they decide to start the retirement pension.

A contributor must be at least 60 years old to qualify for CPP retirement pension.

The Quebec pension plan is a taxable public insurance plan that provides employees and their families with financial protection for retirement, death or disability.

Contributions are split equally between employee and employer. The 2023 contribution rate is 12.8% and applies to earnings between $3,500 and $64,900.

Employment insurance

The employment insurance provides a temporary income support to unemployed workers while they look for employment or take time off from work given specific life events.

Employment insurance cover’s illness, pregnancy, caring for a new born, a newly adopted child, or a critically ill or injured person.

Workers receive employment insurance benefits only if they have paid premiums in the past year, and meet certain entitlement conditions.

Survivor insurance

Survivor insurance in Canada is similar to life insurance, where the legal spouse or common-law partner of a deceased employee receives monthly payments.

The CPP or QPP provides survivor insurance benefits, and all employees between 18 and 70 are eligible. The amount such survivor receives depends on their age at the time of the contributor’s death and their retirement pension.

Provincial workers’ compensation plans

All Canadian employees are eligible for worker’s compensation, which provides insurance for medical treatment and salary protection for employees who experience workplace injuries or illness.

Workers’ compensation varies by province, and the benefits are dependent on the industry in which the employee works.

About Visa Sponsorship

Canada didn’t just offer you jobs, they go extra miles to ensure such jobs are visa sponsored under the Canadian work visa.

The idea of sponsorship visa arises when a Canadian employer/organization licensed to sponsor foreign workers help with your visa processing through which you can immigrate, live and work legally I Canada.

kindly understand that such licensed employer should have made you a job offer provisionally.

Ordinarily, visa sponsorship to Canada is the practice through which a licensed Canadian employer helps a potential foreign worker (you in this case) process their visa, through which you move to Canada, live and work legally.

The employer pays the visa expenses, fees, etc.

Visa sponsorship process to Canada

As a foreign national, it’s necessary to obtain a work permit to be eligible to work in Canada, however, there are some exemptions to this rule.

The majority of applicants will need a Canadian job Offer backed by a Labor Impact Assessment (LMIA) to apply for a work permit.

On this account, some individuals can apply for a work permit without needing a LMIA or a job Offer, such as recent graduates of Canadian Designated Learning Institute or the spouse of someone already in Canada on a work or study permit.

Canadian work permit & application requirements

The applicant who qualifies for a work permit must also meet other eligibility requirements;

• Candidates should demonstrate their intent to leave the country on expiration of their authorization
• They must demonstrate sufficient proof of funds to sustain themselves in Canada
• Must demonstrate a clean criminal record, and be medically admissible to Canada
• Employer must be eligible to provide jobs foreign nationals

Visa pathway to Canada

Various temporary work permits are available for foreign workers, and each permit has its eligibility criteria.

Some work permits demand a job Offer from a Canadian employer, some require LMIA , while some demand a sponsorship.

Here are some categories of work permits.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

The temporary foreign worker program lets Canadian employers temporarily hire foreign skilled workers to meet labor market demands in Canada.

Different types of Labor Market Impact Assessment exists under the TFWP.

Facilitated LMIA (Quebec)

This is similar to the federal government’s LMIA but is designed explicitly for the Quebec province. This allows employers to apply for LMIA without showing evidence of efforts made to recruit a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to fill the job.

Global Talent Stream

This is part of the temporary foreign worker program. Designed for employers looking to hire highly skilled foreign workers for position in-demand occupations under the GTS.

Employers may also be referred to designated partners to hire skilled workers with specialized knowledge.

Canada work permit visa sponsorship process

Step one: Be eligible to work in Canada

To be eligible to work in Canada, you must satisfy one or more conditions listed below;

• Obtain a job Offer from a Canadian employer
• Complete your studies in Canada
• Apply for an openwork permit as a spouse a common law partner of a permanent resident, temporary foreign worker or international student.
• Obtain a temporary resident visa valid for six months or more
• Apply while waiting for your permanent residence application decision

You must also meet the following requirements;

• Be of good physical and mental health
• Do not have a record of criminal activity
• Having enough fund to live in Canada
• Not being dangerous to Canadian security
• Not planning to work for an employer in the field of sexual services
• Not planning to work for an employer not eligible to hire foreign workers.

The company you will work for must have LMIA.

On securing employment, the business must request a LMIA from the government of Canada

• The government issues LMIA which the business can use as an authorization to hire foreign workers
• You must apply for the position and provide proof that the employer is not displacing Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents by offering you the position.
• Must demonstrate that hiring foreign labor is necessary because there are no willing or available qualified Canadians.

Step two: Gather your documents

If you are looking to complete your online application for a Canada work permit visa, kindly provide;

• Completed application form
• Valid passport for more than 6 months after your planned entry date
• A photocopy of your passport and all its pages
• 2 photos
• The LMIA document if applicable
• Proof of status in Canada
• LMIA
• A written Offer of employment
• Updated CV or resume
• Marriage certificate
• Demonstrate intention to leave on expiration of the work permit
• Proof of funds
• Education diploma and certificates
• Complete medical examination
• Plan to work with an eligible employer

Step three: Start your Canadian work permit application

• Create an online account on the Canadian application portal
• Log in with your details and start Canadian work permit application
• Upload your scanned documents
• Fill in the information including; personal details, employer details, passport details and more

Step four: Paying application fee

• You can use a credit or debit card to complete your payments
• Work permit application fee is $155 CAD
• Open work permit $155 CAD + 100 CAD
• The biometric fee: 85 CAD

Step five: Complete your biometrics

Biometric includes fingerprints and a digital photo for identification. In this step, you make an appointment with an approved Canada work permit visa application Center to submit your biometrics.

Step six: Medical examination

Do afford to have medical examination if you plan to stay for more than six months in Canada. Panel physicians are medical doctors authorized to conduct your immigration medical evaluations.

Step seven: Move to Canada

Having completed the above steps, a visa officer will approve your TRV, and finally, you can fly to Canada and show your Canadian work permit visa at the airport to entry the country.

your absence. These platforms often publish hundreds of job opportunities.

Top in-demand jobs in Canada with salary

Jobs in Canada	Amount being paid annually
Registered nurse	$70k – $100k
Software Engineer	$90k – $110k
Early childhood educator	$35k – $55k
Welder	$47 – $71k
Electricians	$60k – $86k
Pharmacists	$75k – $135k
Truck drivers	$45k – $70k
Administrative Assistant	$45k – $60k
Accountants	$65k – $90k
Social workers	$45k – $90k

 

Conclusion

Canada Express entry system continues to be the fastest and most efficient route to permanent residence for workers with the right skills and experience from many different industries.

Many provincial Nominee Programs are geared toward skilled workers with specific work experience.

If your work experience is in demand, you may be eligible for Provincial Nominee Program.