As a foreign worker, you must have the appropriate documentation in order to legally work in Canada. You will need the following:
- Work Permit
- Social Insurance Number
Work Permit
There are two ways to obtain a work permit. You can obtain a work permit on your own. To find out more information go to www.cic.gc.ca.
If you have been offered full-time employment into a position that is difficult to recruit, the Agency will make an application on your behalf. We will require the following from you in order to process your application:
- resume
- date of birth
- country of birth
- citizenship
Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.)
The SIN is a nine-digit number that you will require in order to work in Canada. You can apply for the SIN by going to http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/sin-nas/010_e.shtml. In some instances, the Agency can provide you with a letter to expedite the process of obtaining your SIN. Please contact Human Resources once you have been offered employment at the Agency.
Other Documentation
Depending on your profession, you may require further documentation for approval to work in B.C. The following is a sample listing of what would be required for some professions.
Nurse - Current registration with the Registered Nurses Association of BC and approval from the BC Nurses Union.
Pharmacist - Licensure with the BC College of Pharmacists.
Radiation Therapist - Current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
Physicians/Radiologists - Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.