Foreign Recruitment
Work Temporarily in Canada
Working in Canada is an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and experience. If you are a foreign worker interested in employment, please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for relevant information regarding working and living in Canada.
Under the Come to Canada section, there is a section for information to Work Temporarily. This explains who can apply, and how to apply from outside and inside Canada.
All positions within our company require valid Canadian work permits.
Youth Employment Programs
International Experience Canada - The Canadian Working Holiday Program
Are you aged between 18 and 35?
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has negotiated reciprocal temporary work agreements with over 30 countries for individuals aged between 18 and 35. These temporary work agreements make it easier to obtain a work permit to work and travel in Canada for up to one year. Participants can be issued an open or employer specific work permit. For more information visit the International Experience Canada website or your own government website.
Please review information provided by International Experience Canada as well as the following information on our website prior to contacting our office at employment@scorpiomasonry.com with any inquiries.
Bricklayer
We are only considering applications from foreign workers for the bricklayer occupation. Individuals must have the skills and knowledge expected of a certified journeyman bricklayer, or be enrolled in an apprenticeship program to become a bricklayer. Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system a bricklayer is a skilled occupation under category B (NOC 7281-B).
Please visit the Working in Canada website report on the Bricklayer occupation in Alberta as well as Saskatchewan. Here you will find information on the main duties, job skills and requirements, wages and other important factors relevant to bricklayers to determine if you have the necessary skills and experience. The Ontario Scholarship website also has a descriptive bricklayer profile.
Temporary Work Permit – Additional Information for working in Province of Alberta
- Be a registered apprentice, an Alberta certified journeyperson, or hold a valid Recognized Trade Certificate
- Work for an employer who is satisfied the skills and knowledge of the worker meet the expected standards of a journeyperson
- Be self-employed
How to apply for a work permit
The application process varies depending on if you are applying from outside or inside Canada.
Eligibility to apply from outside of Canada
If you meet the occupational requirements as explained in the websites mentioned above and you are interested in coming to Canada for temporary work you will require:
- A written job offer from a Canadian employer
- A completed application for a work permit
- A positive Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
The Labour Market Opinion assesses the impact that hiring a foreign worker would have on Canadian jobs and supports your application for a work permit.
Employers must apply for the LMO from HRSDC, and the application process can take a few months with no guarantees that a positive LMO will be issued. If an LMO is issued, it is to be included with the work permit application submitted by the worker to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
For more information on how to apply from outside Canada, please visit the CIC website here.
Eligibility to apply from inside Canada
The CIC website explains the different situations where you can apply for a work permit from inside of Canada. Please visit their website here for more information.
Working at Scorpio Masonry
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience required of a journeyman bricklayer and you are interested in this position, please check our job listings to submit your application online. You can also contact our office at employment@scorpiomasonry.com or call our Edmonton office at 1-780-447-1682 or our Saskatoon office at 1-306-382-7775. Please mention that you have reviewed the foreign worker information on our website. Work may or may not be available depending on the season and other circumstances.
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