5 Ways an IT Professional can Work in Canada

Highlights: The demand for IT professionals in Canada

• Canada has over 1 Million job vacancies for skilled professionals.  
• The average salary for an IT professional in Canada ranges from $56,987 to $77,404.
• The most recent STEM category-based Express Entry draw was held on 8 December 2023 and invited 5,900 candidates.  
• Canada has vast work permit options for information technology (IT) individuals.

 

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Top 5 Pathways to Work in Canada

The top pathways for professionals to work in Canada are as follows:

• Digital Nomad Visa
• Express Entry program
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Intra Company Transfer (ICT)    
• Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

 

 

Digital Nomad Visa:

Digital Nomads can remotely work from any part of the world. The Digital Nomad visa falls under the visitor visa category.

 

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Express Entry Program:

The Express Entry program is one of the most preferred immigration programs that allow skilled workers to reside and seek employment in Canada. The Express Entry program functions as a points-based system to analyze the candidates. The IRCC holds regular Express Entry draws to elect eligible candidates who can migrate to Canada. Candidates with a high CRS score are issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for PR.

 

 

 

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):

The Canadian provinces and territories organize regular Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw that select suitable candidates for immigration as per the provincial requirements. Candidates who meet the job market standards are invited to Canada via the PNP draws.   

 

 

Intra-Company Transfer (ICT):

Intra-company transfer (ICT) is one of the best pathways for IT professionals to acquire Canada PR. With ICT, IT professionals can work at Multinational Companies and even transfer their roles from their home country to a foreign country. Candidates get a work permit valid for 12 months to live and work in Canada.

 

 

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA):

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is mandatory for Canadian employers wishing to hire foreign workers. Anybody with a positive LMIA report indicates that they qualify for a specific job. A positive LMIA acts as a confirmation letter and suggests that no permanent resident or skilled worker in Canada is applicable for the job.

 

 

5 Paths for IT Professionals top Work in Canada 

Visa Name	Eligibility	Processing time	Processing fee (CAD)
Digital Nomad	The candidate must be currently working outside of Canada. The job role can be done remotely. Have sufficient proof of funds. Proof of accommodation and connection with family or friends in Canada.	28 days	185
Express Entry Program	The candidate must be between the ages of 18-35 years. Minimum educational qualifications that are equal to the Canadian secondary level of education. The candidate must have at least one year of prior work experience. Minimum of 6 bands in IELTS. Valid employer offer from a Canada-based employer.	Up to 6 months	2,500 – 3,000
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	67 points on the grid Prior work experience Medical certificate Criminal clearance certificate Educational qualifications	6 -18 months	850
Intra Company Transfer (ICT)	Must currently be employed at an international company and wish to work in a subsidiary of the same company in Canada. Transferring to a company that is qualified and has a verifiable establishment. You are elected to a senior manager posting, executive, or a position with specialized knowledge. You will be employed in Canada on a temporary basis.	2 - 10 weeks	1,000
Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)	Being a legitimate operating business that provides goods or services in Canada Being able to pay the defined salaries to foreign workers Demonstrating a genuine need for foreign workers Having no unresolved compliance issues No laid-off employees in the same occupations within the 12 months before applying for an LMIA	9 -57 days	1,000

 

 

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