North America

Working in Canada

Canada, and Quebec in particular, recruits internationally in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, agri-food and IT.

HealthcareConstructionManufacturingTransport & LogisticsIT

Capital

Ottawa

Language(s)

French, English

Average salary

5 400 CAD gross / month

Working hours

37,5-40h / week

Working conditions

  • • 2 to 3 weeks of leave depending on seniority
  • • Provincial health insurance
  • • Possible pathways to permanent immigration
  • • French-speaking environment in Quebec
Minimum salary
Varies by province (approx. CAD 15-17/hour)

Visa and residence

  • • Temporary work permit (LMIA / PTET) requested by the employer
  • • Provincial programmes (e.g. Arrima in Quebec)
  • • Express Entry for permanent residence depending on the profile
  • • Decisions rest with IRCC and provincial authorities

Visa and residence procedures depend on decisions made by the relevant authorities. HORA INTERIM prepares and supports the application where applicable, without any guarantee of outcome.

Recruitment requirements

  • • Valid passport
  • • Comparative diploma assessment
  • • Medical exam depending on the position
  • • Language tests (TEF, IELTS)

Available jobs in Canada

All salary figures are indicative monthly gross estimates only. Actual pay varies by employer, region, seniority, contract type and candidate profile, and is not guaranteed by HORA INTERIM.

Mason

2,570 – 3,510 CAD / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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Carpenter

2,700 – 3,780 CAD / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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Electrician

2,840 – 4,050 CAD / month (indicative)

Permanent / Fixed-term

2-5 years

12 months, renewable

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Plumber

2,700 – 3,920 CAD / month (indicative)

Permanent / Fixed-term

2-5 years

12 months, renewable

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Welder

2,840 – 4,190 CAD / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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Painter

2,500 – 3,380 CAD / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

Entry level accepted

3-9 months, renewable

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Steel Fixer

2,630 – 3,650 CAD / month (indicative)

Fixed-term / Temporary

1-3 years

6-12 months, renewable

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