FAQ Visa and Immigration Program Temporary residence Work Permits How long can I work in Canada as a temporary worker?

How long can I work in Canada as a temporary worker?

There is no set maximum amount of time you can work in Canada as a temporary worker. The length of time you can work depends on:

the job offer from your employer
the length of time listed on your Labour Market Impact Assessment, if your employer needed to get one to hire you
how long your passport is valid for

If you will be working in Quebec as a temporary worker, you may need to get a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ). The CAQ will show the length of time you are allowed to work in Quebec. If you are exempt from the LMIA process, you don’t need to get a CAQ.

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Questions on this topic

When should I stop working if I am graduating soon and currently is working in Canada?

I’m on implied status. Can I keep working under the same conditions of my initial work permit if my Social Insurance Number (SIN) is expired?

I paid the employer compliance fee, but the worker is not coming to Canada. Can I get a refund?

Under the International Mobility Program, can I reuse an offer of employment number if the matched work permit application was refused?

If my spouse applied for a study permit to come to Canada with a conditional offer to attend a language school and then a study program, can I apply for a spousal work permit?

Can I apply for multiple bridge work permits?

If I am on a bridging work permit and my PR gets rejected for some reason, should I stop working as soon as I receive the decision or once the period on my work permit ends?

Do I need to submit a new offer of employment if something in the offer has changed?

Do I need LMIA for my work permit?

How do I change employers?

If the location indicated on my work permit is different from my actual work location, can I apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)?

Can I apply for a work permit holding a visitor visa?