Employers
The vast majority of jobs in Canada are in non-regulated occupations that do not require licensing with a regulatory body. For these jobs, it is the employer’s responsibility to:
- Set the requirements for a job
- Determine whether the qualifications you earned outside Canada are equivalent to the Canadian credentials you need for the job
- Determine whether you have the appropriate credentials, training and experience for the job
Some employers will require that job applicants be registered or certified by the relevant professional association. Credential assessment and recognition helps Canadian employers understand your qualifications.
Requirements for employment can vary greatly between employers.
What you can do
- Be prepared to prove that you have the education or experience to do the job. You may be expected to demonstrate a certain level of skill and competence, to have a specific amount of education, and even to have personal characteristics suitable for the job. For example, the field of marketing is not regulated, but employers will likely expect you to have a degree or a certificate in business with some specialization or experience in marketing.
- Search for your occupation in the Working in Canada Tool to see a job description, find the professional association and learn what skills you need to do this job in Canada.
- Check whether there is voluntary certification or registration available and find out the requirements for certification. The Working in Canada Tool can also help you with this.
Contact employers in Canada in your area of work experience to find out the expectations for employment in Canada.