Work without a Work Permit
Most foreign nationals wishing to work in Canada require a work permit, which is a legal document authorizing a foreign national to engage in employment and receive compensation from a Canadian employer. However, in certain unique circumstances, a foreign national may work in Canada without a work permit.
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Types of jobs in Canada that DO NOT require a Work Permit
The following types of jobs may not require a work permit for foreign nationals to engage in Canadian employment. It should be noted simple inclusion on this list does not mean that a person will be eligible for a work permit exemption. In order to qualify for a work permit exemption, a person’s job must be on this list and they must meet the additional exemption criteria for their specific job as outlined on the International Mobility Program webpage.
- Student working on-campus
- Student working off-campus
- Short-term researcher
- Short-term highly-skilled worker
- Public speaker
- Performing artist
- Producer or staff member working on advertisements
- News reporter or film and media crew
- Military personnel
- Judge, referee or similar official
- Health care student
- Foreign government officer or representative
- Family member of foreign representative
- Expert witness or investigator
- Examiner and evaluator
- Emergency service provider
- Crew member
- Convention organizer
- Clergy
- Civil aviation inspector
- Business visitor
- Aviation accident or incident investigator
- Athlete or coach
If a foreign national in employed in one of the positions or scenarios listed above, they may be eligible for a work permit exemption.
