Working temporarily in Canada: Eligible occupations

If you are authorized to work in Canada and the work you are doing while you live in Canada is included in the list of eligible occupations below, your spouse or common-law partner may apply for an “open” work permit that will allow her or him to accept any job with any employer.

Eligible occupations by province

The following list describes the eligible occupations in their participating provinces.

Alberta

• Long Haul Truck Driver

This is a pilot project that will operate from August 17th, 2009 to August 16th, 2010. The qualifying work permits must be received within these dates.

Note: You must possess a letter of offer confirming your employment as a Long Haul Truck Driver.

For more information on spouses working in Canada, visit Can my spouse or common-law partner work in Canada?