You need a work permit

If you’re a seasonal worker for a seafood processing plant, you need a work permit to work in Canada.

You must meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit.

Type of work permit

You can apply for an employer-specific work permit. Your employer must get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment to hire you.

When you fill out your work permit application, select “Labour Market Impact Assessment Stream” as the type of work permit in the “Details of intended work in Canada” section.

Faster processing

You may be eligible to have your work permit processed within 30 days if your work permit will be

Before you apply

Your employer must give you

How to apply for a work permit

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2025-06-17