Hey everyone! If you’re looking to find LMIA truck driver jobs in Canada, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’ll walk you through the entire process, from understanding what LMIA is to applying for a work permit. And to help you visually, I have included this video below:
To begin with the concept, below are jump-lists to help you navigate easily:
What is LMIA?
The LMIA fully stands for “Labour Market Impact Assessment“. It’s a system by the government of Canada that allows employers in the country to hire foreign candidates/workers to fill their empty positions on temporary basis. It involves a crucial process that Canadian employers must go through to demonstrate that they couldn’t find a suitable Canadian citizen or permanent resident to fill a job position, and so they’ll have to hire foreign candidates.
In this case, we’re not going to apply for LMIA, but jobs that are available on LMIA basis, the truck driving vacancies that are available and are for foreigners. The best place to start your job search is on the Job Bank website. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate it:
Finding LMIA Truck Driving Jobs.
- Visit the JobBank.gc.ca
- Sign up for an account (as a job seeker).
- Advanced Search: The image below helps you visually, that’s where the red arrow is pointing.
- Keyword Search (under the “Job Title”): In the “Keyword” field, type “truck driver.”
- Scroll down to find “Temporary Foreign Workers” under the Employer Groups section. Just click on it to filter.
- Scroll up to find “Canadians and international candidates” and click on it for filtration.
- Next, you’ll need to scroll up again to find “Verified jobs” and click on it to filter.
- Now, everything is accurate, the next move is to scroll up and view the results that you have filtered (By clicking on the “View X results”).
Congratulations on your hard work and dedication. After that, you’ll see a lot of truck driving jobs in the next page per your search and filtration. Your next move is to decide and choose one and start the application process. And if you don’t know how to apply, we are here for you so never get bored.
Applying for the Job (Contacting the employer);
This all about decision making, you’ll have to brows the available jobs and choose one then start the process. The problem here is that, every job on JobBank has different requirements. That’s what stops me from leading you here. But, the procedures are very simple and easy, from start to finish. Generally, drivers license (Class 1/A CDL), English ( A required language), Certificate (At least high school certificate), and Experience (At least 1 to less than 2 years of experience) are considered to be the standard requirements. They are not specifically pointed as though, but most truck driving jobs on JobBank demands such requirements.
Obtaining And Applying For Work Permit (incase job is offered);
If you receive a job offer from any of the job that you applied for, you will need to obtain a work permit, and that also have its own requirements you must meet. Generally, here’s what you’ll need:
- Completed Work Permit Application Form: Here, below are the required documents to complete the work permit form.
- Your personal information (Birth certificate is applicable).
- Valid passport.
- A copy of your employment contract/agreement/
- Details of the job offer (A copy of the job offer letter from your employer).
- A copy of the LMIA approval letter (From your employer), or an offer of employment number (for LMIA-exempt workers).
- Police clearance certificates.
- Proof of funds.
- Medical exams results.
With these assets, you can get your work permit application and start the filling process. So that’s how to find LMIA jobs in Canada as a trucker, finding LMIA truck driver jobs in Canada involves a series of steps that begin with understanding what LMIA is and navigating the Job Bank website to locate suitable job postings. Once you have found a job and secured an offer, you’ll need to gather essential documents like a valid passport, proof of funds, a job offer letter, an LMIA approval letter, and possibly medical exam results. Filling out the Work Permit Application Form accurately is crucial, and you must provide comprehensive personal information, job details, and supporting documents. By following these steps diligently, you’ll be well on your way to obtaining a work permit and starting your career as a truck driver in Canada. Good luck!