Canada remains a destination of choice for many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and for good reason. The Government of Canada‘s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to help address acute labour shortages in specific industries.
Canada remains a destination of choice for many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and for good reason. The Government of Canada‘s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to help address acute labour shortages in specific industries.
CANADA IS A NO PLACEMENT FEE COUNTRY
Before you start looking for a job in Canada, you should keep in mind that Canada is a No Placement Fee country. That means, unlike many other popular destinations for OFWs, recruitment agencies for Canada are NOT allowed to collect placement fees for jobs in Canada.
If you are charged a placement fee, or if you are asked to make a payment without being issued a receipt, report the recruitment agency to POEA immediately.
Canadian employers are required to shoulder the costs associated with the recruitment of OFWs, including airfare and placement fees.
WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING IN CANADA?
In most cases, to be able work in Canada, you must meet the minimum requirements of both the Government of Canada and the Philippine Government, including:
a Canadian employer with a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment
a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) issued by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Employment Documents verified and authenticated by the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)
an Exit Clearance issued by POEA
Take note that a Work Permit is only issued by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers upon arrival in Canada.
