What is a Temporary Work Permit?
A Temporary Work Permit allows foreign workers to take a job in Alberta and Canada on a temporary basis. In almost all cases, you must have a job offer in Canada before you can apply for a Temporary Work Permit. Foreign workers who want to take a job in Alberta will need a Temporary Work Permit. Visitors can work in Canada if they get permission from a Canadian visa office in their own country before entering. The Temporary Work Permit is tied to the job for which you were confirmed and is only valid for a limited time: usually multiples of 6 months. This means that you cannot work for another employer without having your Temporary Work Permit updated or amended.
