Work Permit

You may not need a work permit to work temporarily in Canada. Find out if you need one.

Temporary workers
Learn how to get a work permit if you are a temporary worker.

Live-in caregivers
Find out how to get a work permit if you are a live-in caregiver.

Business people
Discover if you need a work permit and how to get one if you are a business person.

Students
Find out if you can work while you study.

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Pearson Opens Bookings for PTE Core English Proficiency Test for Canadian Economic Immigration

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test. PTE Core received approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last year and can now be taken to provide proof of English language proficiency for the purposes of permanent economic immigration to Canada or Canadian citizenship. The first PTE Core tests can be taken from February 12 onwards.

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Outside BC Applicant Without Valid Certificate: Apply for Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification in BC

Learn how to apply for certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in B.C. if you completed an early childhood education training program in another Canadian province or territory.

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Outside BC Applicant With Valid Certification Holder: Transfer ECE Certification to BC in Canada

If you hold valid certification (registration) as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in another Canadian province or territory, you may be eligible to transfer it to B.C.

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BC Applicant: Apply For ECE Certificate Without A Recognized Education Program in BC

Learn how to apply for certification as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) if you completed an early childhood education training program not recognized by the British Columbia ECE Registry.

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Request Reconsideration For a Decision Made on Your Certificate by the BC ECE Registry

The reconsideration process provides an opportunity to dispute some decisions made by the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Registry. You can request reconsideration if the ECE Registry made a decision to take action on your application for certification or on your certificate.
Last updated: October 19, 2022

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Newly Released: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot

The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will help to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the hiring process for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers who demonstrate a history of complying with program requirements.

Most employers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can submit a work permit application to hire a temporary foreign worker. An LMIA confirms that there is a need for a temporary foreign worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job. It also ensures that the employer’s job offer is legitimate, and that the employer has complied with Program requirements to protect workers.

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