Professionals and technicians – CPTPP [R204(a) – T52] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program

Eligibility

There are differences between the requirements for professionals and for technicians.

Professionals

To qualify as a professional, in addition to the country-specific requirements, the applicant must

  • have an IMP offer of employment in an occupation requiring a theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge
    • If the application is received on or before November 15, 2022, it is a National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0, A or B occupation.
    • If the application is received on or after November 16, 2022, it is a Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0 or 1 occupation.
  • have a post-secondary degree of 4 or more years of study and any additional educational requirements as per their specific occupation in the NOC
  • have 2 years of paid work experience in the sector of activity of the contract
  • be remunerated at a level commensurate with other similarly qualified professionals in the industry and region where the work is performed
    • Such remuneration should not include non-monetary elements, such as housing costs and travel expenses.
    • The assessment of the level of remuneration should be based on the prevailing wage. Use the Explore Labour Market Information tool for more information.

IMP offer of employment

When assessing if the work permit application meets the requirements for a CPTPP professional or technician, officers should review the offer of employment that appears under the Employment Details tab in the Global Case Management System (GCMS) for information provided by the employer or the matching fields on the IMM 5802 form (if the employer was authorized to use it).

FieldConsiderations
Requirements Exemptions Met

Information in this field outlines how the job and the foreign national meet the regulatory and trade agreement requirements, including that the applicant

  • will work in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation (or NOC 0, A or B occupation, if the application is received on or before November 15, 2022) listed in the country-specific occupations
  • has the minimum educational and work experience requirements of their category and occupation
  • has the required licence or certification if their occupation is regulated in the province or territory of destination
Duration1 year maximum duration
Duties and Job RequirementsThese are the activities that the foreign national will be performing. Do they align with the occupation?
Are there specific requirements that align with the professional or technician category of the applicant?
Does the employer require more than the minimum amount of paid work experience?
Wages

Is the remuneration similar to other similarly qualified professionals or technicians in the industry in the region where the work is performed (in other words, the prevailing wage)?

Minimum Education Requirements

Do the educational requirements outlined in the offer of employment align with the minimum education requirements of the professional or technician category?

Are there additional or alternative requirements for this occupation defined in the NOC?

Other Training RequiredThe employer may indicate specialty training as a requirement.
Provincial/Federal Certification, Licensing or Registration

The employer should list any specific certification, licensing or registration required in Canada.

Documented evidence should be provided with the application if the occupation is regulated by the province or territory; however, some occupations may require the foreign national to write an exam after they enter Canada, for example, for a licence from a regulated body or a first aid certificate.

Country-specific occupations – IMP

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