In some cases, individuals who are seeking to work in Canada do not need to obtain a work permit. There are number of job categories that do not require a work permit. However, in order to enter Canada and work legally on a temporary basis they may need to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).
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WORK WITHOUT A WORK PERMIT
The following job categories do not require obtaining a work permit in Canada:
- Athletes and coaches
- Aviation accident or incident investigators
- Business visitors (who are not part of the Canadian labour market)
- Civil aviation inspectors
- Clergy
- Convention organizers
- Crew members
- Emergency service providers
- Examiners and evaluators
- Expert witnesses or investigators
- Family members of foreign representatives
- Foreign government officers
- Foreign representatives
- Health care students
- Judges, referees and similar officials
- Military personnel
- News reporters, film and media crews
- Performing artists
- Public speakers
- Students working off campus
- Students working on campus
