Temporary Work Permit (TWP)
Non Immigration
Work in Canada Temporarily
Apply to work in Canada, extend your work or change the conditions of your work permit.
About the process
Most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada.
Answer a few questions if you’re not sure if you need a work permit or which one you should get.
There are 2 types of work permits.
Employer-specific work permit
An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as
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the name of the specific employer you can work for
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how long you can work
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the location where you can work (if applicable)
Before you apply for an employer-specific work permit, your employer must give you
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a copy of your employment contract
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1 of the following:
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a copy of a labour market impact assessment (LMIA)
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an offer of employment number (for LMIA-exempt workers)
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To get this number, your employer must use the Employer Portal.
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If your employer doesn’t need to use the Employer Portal
If your employer does not need to use the Employer Portal to submit an offer of employment, they must give you a copy of the employment contract.
Open work permit
An open work permit lets you work for any employer in Canada, except for one that
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is listed as ineligible on the list of employers who have failed to comply with the conditions, or
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regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
You may be eligible for an open work permit if you
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are an international student who graduated from a designated learning institution and are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
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are a student who’s no longer able to meet the costs of your studies (destitute student)
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have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused or at risk of being abused in relation to your job in Canada
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applied for permanent residence in Canada
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are a dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence
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are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
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are the spouse or common-law partner of an applicant of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
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are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member
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are under an unenforceable removal order
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are a temporary resident permit holder
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are a young worker participating in special programs
If you want to bring your family with you
Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children may be able to work, study or live with you while you work in Canada.
Source : Goverment of Canada website