Canada Work Permit

Work in Canada — Employer-Specific & Open Work Permits

A Canadian work permit allows foreign nationals to legally work in the country for a specific period. Many permits offer a direct pathway to permanent residency. Atlantis handles the complete application, from LMIA coordination to permit renewal.

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Types of Work Permits

With Job Offer

Employer-Specific Work Permit

Tied to a specific employer, job, and location. Requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA exemption under CUSMA/ICA/reciprocal agreements.

✓ Valid job offer from a Canadian employer
✓ LMIA approval (or exemption code)
✓ Specific to the job title and province
✓ Can be renewed as long as employment continues

No Specific Employer

Open Work Permit

Allows you to work for almost any Canadian employer. Available in specific situations such as post-graduation, spousal OWP, or bridging open work permit while PR is pending.

✓ No employer-specific LMIA required
✓ Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) for international graduates
✓ Spousal OWP for partners of Canadian workers or students
✓ Bridging OWP if you have a pending PR application

Benefits of Working in Canada

Boost Your Career

Gain valuable Canadian work experience that strengthens your PR application.

Pathway to PR

Many work permit holders qualify for Express Entry CEC or PNP streams.

Earn Canadian Wages

Benefit from Canada's strong labour market and competitive wages.

Diverse Opportunities

Access industries from tech and healthcare to agriculture and finance.

Common LMIA Exemptions

Many applicants qualify for an LMIA-exempt permit, which skips the employer labour market test and speeds up processing.

›Intracompany transferees (CUSMA/USMCA, ICA)

›Spouses and common-law partners of skilled workers or students

›International agreement holders (GATS, bilateral agreements)

›Significant benefit to Canada (artists, athletes, researchers)

›Post-Graduation Work Permit holders

›Reciprocal employment exchanges

Explore Related Visas

Express Entry

Canadian work experience is highly valued in the Canadian Experience Class.

Provincial Nominee Program

Working in a province can make you eligible for provincial nomination.

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