Is it hard to find work in a health-related profession in Toronto when you're not a Canadian citizen?

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Fizz400

All health related professionals seem to be in demand all over Canada so I doubt you'd have much trouble finding a good job in TO or anywhere else. If you're looking for diversity the largest cities have the most to offer...Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and even Calgary which is a booming city. Most cities are friendly.
And you'll have no worries about year-long hot weather up here!

isotope2007

Lots of jobs in BC for you, come on up !! It shouldnt be a problem for you and BC is such a lovely province to live in.

MomSezNo

For some jobs, it is very difficult for an American citizen to get the required permit to work in Canada - may not be the case for health professions. Canada does have nationalized medicine, so that may affect your decision.

I would think there would be a website that would have such info - maybe Canadian Medical Association or something like that - or a speech pathology professional association website?

Mr. P's Person

It is something you need to look into with the right authorities. While many area's of the health service are in high demand others don't recognize dimploma's out of Province. It's better to be sure and have something set up than get here and have to start all over like some people have had to.

trav'ler

this site may be some help

http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/applications/work.asp

I had a look at a few items and they mention needing a work permit if you are not a citizen or a permanent resident

Then there's this page for skilled workers

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

But it seems geared to people who want to ultimately get Canadian citizenship, and I don't think this is the case for you.

so perhaps the temporary permit might apply, and at least you could try it out .

I know from a friend who teaches ESL (not an issue for you) that she is always running classes geared for foreign-trained nurses and doctors, pharmacists, etc and that they all have jobs as soon as they get their English language skills up to par (TOEFL),but most of them are planning to apply for citizenship.

Bella

Toronto is amazing. It has everything you will want and need. Very diverse. I feel that your field of choice would be very successful here in Canada. You can go on Canada's largest Job Site www.workopolis.com, it's updated daily with job across Canada. I live between Niagara Falls and Toronto and visit both places frequently. I would live in Toronto if I could. Housing is very expensive. My home here worth $250,000 would be $500,000 in Toronto. I work in healthcare as well, and looking to relocate anywhere from here to Toronto. I need a big change right now. I'm not sure if i do get an offer if I will drive or take the Go-Train. My oldest daughter age 17 is pursuing modelling as well so that's another reason. Toronto has so much to offer and will be a great choice. High population of 2 million. Keep in touch. Good Luck.

Danu

I live in Ontario and to me it seems if you're not a Canadian citizen then its Much easier for u to get a job in the health profession. Every single doctor I've been to has not been a Canadian. Vancouver is diverse, as is Montreal. (you'll miss the year long hot weather, trust me. )

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