You need a work permit
If you’re working for an international airline as operational, technical or ground personnel, you need a work permit to work in Canada.
You must
- show how you’re eligible to enter Canada under your country’s air transport agreement with Canada
- meet the general eligibility requirements(opens in a new tab) for a work permit
Type of work permit
You can apply for an employer-specific work permit(opens in a new tab) .
When you fill out your work permit application, select “Exemption from Labour Market Impact Assessment” as the type of work permit in the “Details of intended work in Canada” section.
Before you apply
Your employer must
- submit an offer of employment
- pay a $230 employer compliance fee
- give you an offer of employment number