Care Jobs in Canada
The care sector in Canada is booming due to an aging population and increasing demand for health services. Care jobs can be well-paid and offer visa sponsorship opportunities for skilled foreign workers. Here’s a look at the types of care jobs available in Canada.
Types of Care Jobs
Nurses
Roles: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Requirements: Nursing degree, provincial or territorial license, sometimes previous experience
Salaries: $60,000 to $90,000 per year for RNs, up to $120,000 for NPs
Health Care Aides and Patient Care Workers
Roles: Health care aide, personal care attendant, long-term care assistant
Requirements: College education in health care, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
Salaries: $30,000 to $45,000 per year
Physicians and Specialists
Roles: General practitioner, specialist (cardiologist, dermatologist, etc.), surgeon
Requirements: Medical degree, residency, provincial or territorial license
Salaries: $150,000 to $300,000 per year or more, depending on specialty
Pharmacists
Roles: Retail pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, drug therapy consultant
Requirements: Pharmacy degree, provincial or territorial license
Salaries: $80,000 to $120,000 per year
Therapists
Roles: Physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, respiratory therapist
Requirements: Therapy degree, provincial or territorial license, certification in some cases
Salaries: $60,000 to $90,000 per year
Lab and Radiology Technicians
Roles: Laboratory Technician medical lab, radiologic technologist, ultrasound technician
Requirements: Diploma in medical lab technology or radiology, professional certification
Salaries: $50,000 to $75,000 per year
Visa Sponsorship Opportunities
Many employers in Canada’s healthcare sector are willing to sponsor skilled foreign workers. Here’s how to find these opportunities:
Specialized Recruitment Sites
Use platforms like Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn to search for healthcare jobs with visa sponsorship.
Government Programs
Explore the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP), which allow employers to recruit foreign workers to fill labour shortages.
Recruitment Agencies
Some agencies specialize in placing foreign healthcare professionals. They can help you navigate the visa sponsorship process.
Direct Contact with Employers
Search for hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities known to hire international workers and contact them directly.
Examples of Potential Employers
Hospitals
University of Toronto Hospitals, Vancouver General Hospital, Calgary General Hospital
Clinics and Care Centres
Saskatchewan Health Network, Alberta Health Services, McGill University Health Centre
Long-Term Care Facilities
Revera Inc., Sienna Senior Living, Extendicare
