Temporary Work permit

Every year, over 150,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily in jobs that help Canadian employers address skill shortages, or to work as live-in caregivers.

A work permit is needed for most temporary jobs in Canada. Some jobs do not require a work permit.

You may not need a work permit if you fall into one of the following categories:

• Athletes and coaches

• Aviation accident or incident investigators

• Business visitors

• Civil aviation inspectors

• Clergy

• Convention organizers

• Crew members

• Emergency service providers

• Examiners and evaluators

• Expert witnesses or investigators

• Family members of foreign representatives

• Foreign government officers

• Foreign representatives

• Health-care students

• Judges, referees and similar officials

• Military personnel

• News reporters, film and media crews

• Performing artists

• Public speakers

• Students working on campus