Canada Jobs: How to Apply and Get Hired in Canada

Are you searching for Canada Jobs on the internet?

Do you think you have the skills and experience to get a good job opportunity in Canada?

If you do, then this could be your chance to make that dream of working in Canada a reality.

Canada Needs Filipino Workers

The good news is, after the signing of a joint communique between Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello 3rd and his Canadian counterpart, the Philippines will deploy more workers to Canada.

Yukon, a province in Canada, would open 2,000 jobs per year in various industries which will hire skilled Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

If you get hired, you will have the opportunity to bring your family there.

It would be a dream come true for many Filipinos who have been dreaming to work and live in Canada with their loved ones.

According to Secretary Bello, Filipinos working in Canada look very prosperous and very happy. He talked to every single one of them and they were all happy and well taken care of.

This only goes to show that there’s a bright future waiting for Filipinos in Canada.

How much is the salary in Canada?

The salaries offered in Canada for Filipino workers range from ₱80,000 to ₱300,000.

What Jobs are available in Canada for Filipinos? 

Most of the available positions, which will be opened to Filipino skilled workers, are

• Heavy equipment operators
• Nurses
• Cook
• Chefs
• Engineers
• Caregivers
• Call center agents

What are the Qualifications? 

Interested applicants should be fluent in English, possess the related job degree, with appropriate training, and are physically and mentally fit.

Secretary Bello said, “Canadians prefer Filipino workers because of the impression of our quality of work and efficiency. They are also conscious about the family bond, hence, they encourage the workers to bring their family with them in Canada and they will facilitate their entry.”

“Yukon is a territory in northwest Canada and we think there are around 20,000 residents or people, of which 3,000 are Filipinos. So, everywhere you go, you will see and meet Filipinos. They are very welcomed in the community,” he added. (Source)

This is exactly what Filipinos want. And it sure won’t feel like working away from home because working with other Filipinos in Canada will certainly make you feel at home.

If this post excites you, check out the latest Job Offers in Canada below.

Latest Job Offers in Canada by Agency

1. Jemstone Global Recruitment Agency Company, Inc. 

This agency is currently pooling and hiring Filipino Workers to be deployed in different parts of Canada such as in Ontario and Quebec.

The prospective principal is Work Vantage International Workforce Solutions, Inc.

• Truck Mechanic
• Truck Driver
• Sous Chef
• Shipper Receiver
• Plumbers
• Plastic Products Assemblers
• Plastic Drywall Installer and Finisher and Lather
• Locksmith NOC 7384
• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics
• Fish Processing Labourer
• Fish Cutters and Filleters
• Fire Sprinkler Pipe Fitter
• Finishers and Inspectors
• Farm Supervisor
• Cabinet Maker
• Asphalt Raker
• Accountant
• Waitress
• Aluminum Installer
• Aluminum Fabricator

How to Apply? 

You may inquire or apply directly at the agency.

• Agency: Jemstone Global Recruitment Agency Company, Inc.
• POEA No: 039-LB-091713-R
• Address: 1132 Pablo Ocampo Corner Dian Streets, Malate Manila
• Tel No: 522-4797
• Website: jemstone.workabroad.ph

2. Industrial Personnel and Management Services, Inc. (IPAMS)

This agency is currently pooling and hiring Filipino Workers to be deployed in Quebec, Canada.

The prospective principal is RM Recruitment International.

• Truck Driver
• ElectroMechanic
• Laborer
• Feeder (Operator) Web-based
• Heavy Equipment Denter
• Heavey Equipment Painter
• Truck Mechanic

How to Apply? 

You may inquire or apply directly at the agency.

• Agency: Industrial Personnel and Management Services, Inc. (IPAMS)
• POEA No: 247-LB-120911-P
• Address: IPAMS Bldg., 723 Aurora Blvd., New Manila, Quezon City
• Tel No: (632) 234-5640 to 41
• Website: ipams.workabroad.ph

3. 1st Dynamic Personnel Resources, Inc.

This agency is currently pooling and hiring Filipino Workers to be deployed in different parts of Canada such as in Quebec, Ontario, and Port Colborne.

• ATV Motorcycle Technician
• Butcher / Meatcutter
• Turbocharger Steam Turbine Specialist
• Transmissions Rebuilder
• Marine Engineer
• General Machinist
• Air Craft Component Technician
• Small Motor Vehicle Detailer
• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
• Cabinet Maker
• Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic
• Motorcycle Mechanic
• Cheese Manufacturer
• Recreational Vehicle Mechanic

How to Apply? 

You may inquire or apply directly at the agency.

• Agency: 1st Dynamic Personnel Resources, Inc.
• POEA No: 005-LB-032017-UL
• Address: 3F JLC Bldg. No. 8 N. Ramirez Street Don Manuel, Quezon City
• Tel No: 416-1848
• Website: 1stdynamic.workabroad.ph

How to Apply for a Work Permit for Canada in the Philippines

Step 1: Submit your application.

You have the choice to apply either on paper or online.

However, online application is recommended not only because it’s quicker and cheaper (no need to pay for courier fees), but it also ensures that you can submit additional documents quickly should they request for them.

In addition to that, you can get real-time updates on the status of your application through your online account. To start applying for a work permit, go to this link.

Step 2: Provide your fingerprints and photo (biometrics).

After submitting your application and paying the required biometrics fee, you’ll receive an instruction letter with details on how and where to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).

You only have up to 30 days to give your biometrics in person at designated application centers in the Philippines.

As of this writing, there is a Canada visa application center (CVAC) in Manila and another one in Cebu where Filipino workers bound to Canada can provide their biometrics. You can visit this website for more info.

Step 3: Undergo a medical exam.

Once they’ve confirmed that the documents you’ve submitted are complete, you may be asked to go to an interview with Canada’s representative in the Philippines.

For some candidates, a medical exam is required. In case you’re one of those who need to go through a medical examination, you’ll be instructed by the representative who’ll interview you about where and how the medical exam will take place.

Step 4: Wait for the approval letter.

If your application is approved, you’ll receive a letter that says you can work in Canada within the time frame specified in your contract.

Remember, this letter is not your work permit. Bring this letter when you travel to Canada. The work permit is only issued to Filipino workers upon arrival in Canada.

Am I eligible to work in Canada? 

You have the chance to work in Canada UNLESS:

1. You don’t have the necessary qualifications, skills, and employment background or
2. You are “inadmissible” which means that you are not allowed to come to Canada under Canada’s immigration law.

So if you have the right skills for the job that you’re applying for in Canada and if you don’t fall in the second category above, you may have the chance to work in Canada as a Foreign Worker or Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).

Canada offers different programs for immigrants, and it’s up to you if you prefer to be a permanent resident upon arrival in Canada or be employed as a temporary foreign worker.

1. Express Entry

If you want to work and move to Canada permanently, you must be a skilled worker qualified in one of the three Express Entry programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program
  • This requires Filipino applicants to have the education, language ability, and skilled work experience in any of Canada’s 300+ eligible occupations.
  • This is a point-based system so once you make it into the Express Entry pool, you’ll be ranked according to the number of points you earn.
  • The highest-ranking applicants are usually invited to apply for permanent residence.
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
  • This was launched in January 2013 and this puts more value on one’s practical training than formal education.
  • To qualify for FSTP, the applicant must have at least 2 years of work experience within the last 5 years in one of the eligible skilled trades.
• Canadian Experience Class
  • This is for those who already have skilled work experience in Canada.

In addition to the three Express Entry programs above, you may also be picked through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is for people who have the qualifications and have been nominated by a specific Canadian province or territory to immigrate to Canada.

To know if you’re eligible in any of the three Express Entry programs above, you may fill out this form.

Based on your answers, the system will determine if you’re qualified for any of the programs and what you need to do next in case you are.

You will also be added in the pool of candidates for immigration and possibly get an invitation to immigrate.

Important Note: If you apply for any of the programs mentioned above, it may take a long time (several years) before your application can be approved especially if you have no qualifying job offer.

This is when the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program becomes a better option for Filipinos who can’t wait to work in Canada the soonest and earliest time possible.

2. Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program

Under this program, Filipinos are hired by employers who are able to prove that there’s a shortage of people in Canada with the skills and experience they’re looking for.

Hard-working Filipinos consider the TFW program as a stepping stone to becoming a Canadian citizen.

This is because after gaining enough experience, they become eligible to apply for permanent resident status through the Canadian Experience Class.

Why work in Canada?

Canada is one of the best countries in the world for immigrants because of its outstanding healthcare system, stable economy, spectacular natural beauty, plenty of job opportunities, and overall great quality of life.

Canada is also ideal for Filipinos who prefer to study before finding a job. Unlike its neighboring country , the US, Canada allows its students to work 20 hours a week either on or off-campus.

What even more exciting is that you can also bring your spouse with you and let him/her work full-time for the duration of your studies, something that international students in the US with F-2 status aren’t allowed to do.

And if you get the opportunity to work in any of the jobs mentioned above, you may be able to bring your entire family to Canada while you work there and you can live there for good.

Most importantly, working in Canada as a temporary foreign worker gives you the once-in-a-lifetime chance to upgrade to permanent resident status.

Aside from living in a country that truly values your hard work, you’ll also gain Canadian citizenship with a passport that can take you anywhere in the world without applying for a visa.

FAQs about Finding Jobs in Canada

What is the most common job in Canada?

A: The most common jobs in Canada for Filipinos include automotive, machinists, construction workers, drivers, and caregivers.

Other common jobs in Canada are retail salespersons, retail and wholesale managers, administrative assistants, food counter attendants or kitchen helpers, and cashiers.

How can I apply for a job in Canada?

A: To apply for a good paying Job in Canada on a permanent visa, the best way is to apply for Express Entry program.

Express Entry is an Immigration system of Canada which considers applicant’s proficiency in terms of credentials such as age, education, experience and language and sends for selection accordingly.

Does Canada have good job opportunities?

A: Like other developed countries, the Canadian job market offers abundant and diverse career options for skilled professionals. The majority of Job opportunities in Canada are followed by service sector, manufacturing and natural resources.

What jobs pay well in Canada?

A: According to this site, the Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Canada are the following:

The list includes:

• 10. Financial Analysts
  • Average Salary: $58,000
• 9. Hydropower Experts
  • Average Salary: $60,000
• 8.  Logistic Workers / Managers
  • Average Salary: $64,000
• 7. Engineers
  • Average Salary: $65,000
• 6. Information Security Analysts
  • Average Salary: $66,000
• 5. Registered Nurses
  • Average Salary: $66,000
• 4. Miners / Oil & Gas Drillers
  • Average Salary: $69,000
• 3. Lawyers
  • (Average Salary: $76,000
• 2. Dentists
  • Average Salary: $104,000
• 1. Physicians / Doctors
  • Average Salary: $116,000

Other Jobs in Canada

100 Butchers and Swine Technicians

Magsaysay Global Services, Inc. is currently pooling for hundreds of Butchers and Swine Technicians for employment in Manitoba, Canada. This is a project of Hylife Foods LP.

For Butchers, applicants must be 21 years old and above, with at least a High School Diploma, and a minimum of 5 years related work experience in a Cruise, Hotel or Class AAA Meat Processing Plant.

For Swine Technicians, applicants must be 21 years old and above, with at least a High School Diploma, and a minimum of 2 years related work experience in a Swine Farm of Hog Farm.

All applicants must have a valid passport, with IELTS, and can communicate in English well enough to be understood by colleagues. Male and female applicants are welcome to apply as long as they met the above qualifications and requirements.

For inquiries, please contact 567-2222 local 9350 and 9649. You may also apply personally at 7th Floor Times Plaza Bldg. United Nations Ave. Corner Taft Ave. Manila.

10 Sous Chef for British Columbia, Canada

This job opening is open to male and female applicants who are 30 years old and above, with at least a Bachelor’s or College Degree and 5 years of related work experience.

RPR International Recruitment Agency, Inc. is pooling for 10 Sous Chef for a prospective restaurant in British Columbia, Canada. For inquiries, please contact 708-6218 or visit their office at No. 98 Inocencio Bldg. 5th Flr. Sen. Gil Puyat, Pasay City.

Welders for Quebec, Canada

CNC Plasma Operators, Assemblers, and Grinders Welders are welcome to apply for this job opening.

Applicants must be 26 years old and above, with at least a High School Diploma, and minimum 5 years of work experience.

All applicants are encouraged to apply personally at the agency’s office and you’re required to take a pre-test (Paper and Pen exam) to be prepared by the employer.

• Chartreuse Prime Recruitment Specialist (with valid and active POEA license)
• Address: No. 138 CPDC Bldg., Gen Luna St. Brgy. Ususan, Taguig City
• Contact No: 643-7984, 643-5400

Other Jobs Openings for Canada by Chartreuse Agency: 

• CNC Machinist Programmer Mastercam
• CNC 3 Axes CNC Milling Machinist & Laser Operator
• CNC 5 Axes Milling And Lathe Machinist
• CNC 5 Axes Milling Machinist And Mastercam Program
• CNC Machinist 3 To 5 Axis Lathe Machinist
• CNC Machinist Milling, Boring And Lathe
• CNC Milling Machinist Programmer FeatureCAM
• Conventional And CNC Machinist Horizontal Boring
• Drafting And Programming SIGMANEST Software
• Machinist – Toolmaker For Try Out And Debug

Canada Jobs for Filipinos by 1st Dynamic Personnel Resources. Inc. 

This agency is in need of Filipino Workers who are willing to work in Quebec, Canada for the following job vacancies:

• 5 AXES CNC MACHINIST-MAZATROL  (5-year experience)
• BORING  (5-year experience)
• DRAFTMAN+ESTIMATOR+METHODS (5-year experience)
• ELECTROTECHNICIAN (PLC PROGRAMMER)
• HEAVY TRUCK MECHANIC  (1-year experience)
• WELDER-ASSEMBLER (1-year experience)

Applicants must be 25 years old and above with related work experience. For inquiries and other details, please contact the agency directly at 416-1848 or visit their office at 3F, JLC Bldg, No. 8, N. Ramirez St. Don Manuel, Quezon City.

20 Nurses for Canada

The Aureus Manpower and Consultancy Corp is pooling for 20 Nurses for employment in Canada. This is open to male and female applicants, 23 years old and above with Professional License in Nursing.

Requirements include valid IELTS certificate with passing scores, at least 1,125 hours of nursing experience within the last 4 years, and eligibility to practice nursing in Canada is preferred.

To apply, please email your updated comprehensive resume and qualified IELTS results to aureusmanpower@hotmail.ph with the subject: Nurses Canada.

Tips to Avoid Scammers and Illegal Recruiters

For your own safety, do not make any transactions to individual personnel whom you think pretends to be an agent of these recruitment agencies. Do not make transactions outside of the office of manpower agencies.

Submit your inquiries and applications directly to the respective agencies. You may also verify the status of the agency through the POEA.

Please be responsible and do your due diligence when applying for jobs in Canada.

Disclaimer: OFW Job Portal does not accept applications and we are not affiliated with the POEA or with any agency. This article is for information purposes only.

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