A route to research
Express Entry / employer work permits
Work permits and permanent residence have separate criteria.
Before you apply
Confirm the route for your job, check professional requirements and budget for the province where you will live.
Start with your work rights
An offer alone does not authorise work. An employer-specific permit limits where or for whom you can work. Open permits have separate eligibility rules and may also carry restrictions.
Confirm what the employer must provide
Ask whether an LMIA is required or which exemption applies. Confirm the contract and supporting documents before applying. An LMIA-exempt role may still require employer steps and a work permit.
Keep permanent residence separate
Express Entry is separate from a work permit. Since 25 March 2025, job offers earn no CRS points, but may still matter for some programme requirements.
Check professional registration
For a regulated profession, contact the regulator in your destination province or territory. An immigration credential assessment does not automatically grant professional recognition or a licence.
Prepare your first weeks
Arrange your Social Insurance Number and check provincial health coverage. Budget for housing, transport and any coverage gap; confirm who pays for required insurance before you travel.
Agree the practical details
Get pay, hours, workplace and moving support in writing. Compare local costs with take-home pay. Browse specialists for practical help; opening a profile does not submit a request.
Keep your research current
Compare the offer with Job Bank wages for your occupation code and city, rather than a national average.
Good to know
Do all jobs on Global Sponsor Hub include visa sponsorship?
No. Each listing shows what the employer offers (for example visa sponsorship or relocation support). Always read the job details and confirm with the employer. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Is a job offer the same as a work permit?
No. A job offer is not a work permit. You must have the work authorisation required for your circumstances before starting the job. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
Who can use Global Sponsor Hub?
Candidates exploring international roles, employers hiring across borders, and specialists can all use the platform for their side of the hiring journey. Immigration rules change often. This page is general information only (not legal advice). Confirm requirements with an official source or qualified adviser.
