IT Employment in Canada

Ukrainian immigration to Canada often begins with employment. Ukrainians choose the country to work and subsequently to obtain a residence permit because here:

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• high wages – 6th highest in the world (minimum pay per hour in 2019 – 11–15 Canadian dollars; average wage in the country (excluding taxes) – around 3500 US dollars);
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• low crime rate;
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• clean environment;
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• operate professional development programmes;
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• loyal to immigrants laws, immigrants enjoy the same rights as residents
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• Local Ukrainian diaspora.
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Finding a suitable job within the country is difficult. Employment agencies in Canada are usually there to help you find a job. Global Staff recruiters can help you put together a CV, find a suitable employer and go through all the procedures required to legally hire someone.

What kind of IT professionals are waiting in Canada

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foreigners are offered two types of employment:

• long-term, on contract – for 1–3 years;
• temporary – seasonal work for 3–6 months.
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In the first case they usually require a diploma in education & training or proof of experience in a particular field, knowledge of English or French. On a contract basis Ukrainians are employed:

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• Java Developer
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• PHP Developer
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• Angular Developer
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• Front End Developer
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• Node JS Developer
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• Android Developer
• Python Developer
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• C++ Developer
• .NET Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• iOS Developer
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• Data Science
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• JavaScript Developer
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Canadian law allows employers to hire non-residents if there are no local applicants for the position.

Conditions of employment in Canada for Ukrainians

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One of the requirements is a work visa. It is obtained either outside of Canada, or at the moment of entry into Canada. The employing company must obtain a work permit for the alien from the Ministry of Manpower. Once approved, the employer sends the hired worker:

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• copy of the letter from the Ministry confirming the invitation;
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• contract;
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• conditions of health insurance.
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The authorization to enter Canada is subject to these documents. In addition, the labour immigrant must meet the following conditions:

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• pass a medical examination and have no health problems;
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• have no criminal record, do not pose a threat to state security;
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• carry sufficient funds to stay in the country at the beginning
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• consent to leave the state at the end of the contract period.
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Documents required to apply for a work visa to Canada

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1. Form completed in English or French
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2. Passport (old passports if any)
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3. Photo 35x45mm – 2 copies.
4. Invitation to work.
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6. Employer company information.
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The above is a basic list. Full list of documents depends on the line of employment of the Ukrainian citizen, province and other factors.

Steps for Canadian employment with Global Staff

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1. Consultation with Global Staff, resume submission, if you have – copies of diplomas, certificates, job search
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2. Interview with the employer.
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3. Signing work contract.
4. Purchasing visas, tickets.
5. Travel to Canada.
6. Support for employees while working abroad.

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Personal attendance at Canadian embassy interviews may be required.

Would you like to learn more about the Canadian job market and your chances of getting a job there? Book a consultation with Global Staff. We work with job seekers from Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa and other cities of Ukraine. We will gladly help you to find a worthy job abroad.