50 Emigration to Canada


Emigration to Canada is a very lengthy and complicated process. Further information can be obtained from the BATUS RAO on this subject.


Work Permits


In order to be able to work in Canada, you will need to apply for a work permit. This process can be started before arrival in Canada, however it cannot be completed until your arrival.


A ‘Dependants’ Application for Work Permit’ form should be sent to you as part of your pre-arrivals pack. If you have not received one, please get in touch with the BATUS RAWO on 001 403 544 4099. Once you arrive in BATUS you need to fill out an application for an initial work permit, this form is obtained through the G1/TS admin assistant in the BATUS HQ. Please call 403 544 4014 to arrange an appointment. Once completed, this is sent to immigration for processing.


Applying for a work permit is a lengthy process and can take up to 3 months.


You can begin the process of application up to 6 weeks before you arrive in Canada


A normal work permit will have some restrictions applied to the type of work that can be undertaken. Primarily, it will not allow you to work with children or in the health services. If you wish to work in these professions, you need to apply for a specific work permit that will require a medical examination.


Work permits requiring a medical examination can take up to 4 months after the date of the examination before they are issued. Medical examinations must be carried out in Canada.


Once you have received your work permit, you will need to be issued with a SIN (Social Insurance Number) which employers will require in order to offer employment. You can obtain this number from the provincial building in downtown Medicine Hat.


If you are a fully qualified professional in the UK, such as a lawyer, teacher, doctor, nurse etc, gaining recognition for your UK qualifications in Canada, is an extremely frustrating and time-consuming process. Often exams need to be taken, or at the very least proof of qualifications, including transcripts of courses, copies of assignments and evidence of examinations of all courses taken at university or during postgraduate study are required for your professional status to be recognised. This process can take at least 6 months; you are advised to start the process as early as possible.


Paid Employment


Job Opportunities in CFB Suffield and Ralston Village There are job opportunities available at the base and in the village, but they are generally part-time, and are of an unskilled/semi-skilled nature. Such opportunities include: bank teller, running the liquor store, running the sports store, working for the MFRC, child care at Little Gophers or Kiddie Kare, teaching assistant at Ralston school, library assistant, working in the junior ranks club, Jubilee Arms Pub, pub or messes, BFBS, etc. It is also possible to work at CFB Suffield in Canadian public servant (civil servant) positions, however, the contracts for these positions are generally for a maximum of 6 months as they generally are temporary positions only. Additionally this posts must be advertised Canada wide before they are offered to British spouse / dependants. The MFRC has an employment vacancies board and can offer advice on job seeking and writing CV’s.


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