How Can Immigrants From India Secure A Job In Canada?

The enthusiasm among Indians to settle down in Canada has been on a hike, for a long time now. With this, there is also an increased outlook for Canadian jobs that have a positive impact on both the eligibility of the immigrants for many immigration programs as well as their own lifestyle.

Reasons for the Increased Interest in Canadian Jobs

Due to its easy visa policy and simple process for permanent residency (PR) application, many Indians are looking forward to securing a job in Canada. In addition to this are the favorable working conditions due to the need for highly skilled workers. Two crucial reasons are as follows:

• The main reason for the interest of the immigrant is that such ensured jobs may often become the cause for one’s access to permanent residency in the country.
• Many apply for temporary work permits to gain international experience on the professional ground, expand their reach beyond the local, and have improved career opportunities.

Basic Requirements to Apply for Canadian jobs

There are certain basic requirements other than the offer letter and the recommendation letter from the previous employer to apply for Canadian jobs with the Canadian state. These are:

• Open work permit or employer-specific work permit in case the employee is not yet a Permanent Resident or is in the process of becoming one. You will be given an open work permit for some specific cases, such as when you are a freshly graduated international student in Canada. With an open work permit, you do not need to secure a job offer before coming to the country.
• On the other hand, an employer-specific permit can be used in a limited manner, only to work under a specific employer. It is provided when you already have an offer letter.
• In case you already have PR, you need to provide a Canadian permanent residence card or COPR.
• Document for identification and documents with educational credentials of the employee. In that case, you will have to acquire an ECA which calculates your academic credentials according to Canadian rules.
• Social Insurance Number or SIN is required for the processing of the Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance by the Canadian government.

Ways to Apply for Canadian Jobs

Applying for jobs in Canada is not very difficult but requires some basic steps to be completed. Here are some ways in which you can land a job in Canada:

Promote Yourself to Canadian Employers

An individual can directly promote oneself to Canadian employers by following some basic steps to gain their trust and secure employment. And if you are able to secure a job with PR you get the employer-specific work permit to work with a particular employer.

• Build an idea about the Canadian job market and employment vacancies through newspapers and websites.
• If needed take help from a consultancy or register yourself with employment agencies to gain knowledge about international recruitment and the job market.
• You can even do your own research through LinkedIn accounts and websites that list down jobs in Canada and apply accordingly.
• Design a customized suitable resume for yourself and a favorable cover letter to apply for a position.
• You may even need to work on your skill development to align with the expectations of the employer and may get your resume checked by someone experienced in your field internationally.

Get an Express Entry Job Bank account

In case you are applying for Canada PR, you may apply for jobs in Canada by creating a job bank account. Such an account helps in finding a Canadian job that aligns with your profile. The Express Entry system is a point-based system where points are allocated on the basis of some selection criteria which include age, experience, skills, etc. Around 67 points are considered necessary under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) to get selected and employed.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

PNP is one of the ways in which you can apply for PR while also securing a job by showing proper skills, education, and work experience that can be beneficial for the economy of a particular province or territory. Once found eligible you get nominated for the process and can easily apply for jobs.

Student Work Permit

It is possible for international students to get a part-time work permit both within the campus or off the campus so that they can provide for their education while also gaining work experience in Canada. For off-campus work, the permit is only for 20 hours per week. There is also the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that allows one to work for any employer within Canada. However, the student must be enrolled in a study program of at least eight weeks to get such an open work permit.

Final Take

There are also opportunities like a Working Holiday Visa that allow for work while exploring the country. Moreover, programs like the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) aim to attract foreign workers to rural regions of the place.

Getting a job is not very easy but can be achieved by following certain criteria and demands. Since the need for skilled laborers is increasing in Canada, keep looking for the right time to apply and get the work.

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