To obtain a work permit for employment in Canada, foreign workers typically require a job offer from a Canadian employer who must secure the necessary approval or legal authorization to hire them. This official document is known as a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which enables the Canadian employer to hire a foreign worker if there is a lack of suitable candidates among Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Once the employer obtains an LMIA, the worker can proceed to apply for a Work Permit. During the Work Permit application process, the foreign worker will need to submit various documents, including a letter from the Canadian employer containing the job offer, an employment contract, and a copy of the LMIA.

It is important to note that a work permit is not an immigration document and does not grant permanent residency or citizenship. It allows temporary work in Canada and has a limited validity period. If a foreign worker intends to permanently reside in Canada, they may need to initiate the immigration process, either independently or with the assistance of a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer.