General FAQs
I am currently a medical doctor in Turkey, can I work as a medical doctor in Canada?
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) regulates the practice of medicine in Ontario. If you are an internationally trained physician or surgeon and you want to practise in Ontario, you can learn more about programs for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) at the following link: http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_PHYSICIAN.html
Programs for International Medical Graduates
In 2004 the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care made it easier for foreign-trained doctors to practise medicine in Ontario. The ministry significantly increased the number of assessment and training positions available to international medical graduates annually from 90 to 200. To learn more about the application process, visit the International Medical Graduates section of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website
The Career Transitions for International Medical Doctors is another resource for international medical doctors, also referred to as international medical graduates, who wish to pursue an alternative career in the health care field.
Visit HealthForceOntario to access a variety of services available to health professionals, including a recruitment centre and jobs listing service. You will also find information about entry to practice requirements for regulated physicians in Ontario at the link provided above.
Visit the following link to find the contact information for Bridging programs for individuals who are qualified in their profession but are new residents to Ontario: http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_PHYSICIAN.html
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_BRIDGE_NONREGS.html – _health
I am currently a dentist in Turkey, can I work as a dentist in Canada?
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (College) regulates the dentistry profession in the province of Ontario. The College is responsible for:
- Setting the education and other qualifications necessary to enter the profession
- Setting standards of professional practice for the dental profession
- Setting ethical standards
- Investigating complaints for people who feel that the standards have not been met
- Taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
- Protecting the public’s right to quality dental services
- Providing leadership to the profession in self-regulation
The rules concerning the licensing of dentists in Ontario are set out the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Dentistry Act, 1991, which regulates professionals in this field of work.
The law dictates that no one is allowed to practise as a dentist in Ontario without a licence issued by the College known as a Certificate of Registration.
There are different classes of certification depending on your situation (for example, whether you are a student, a visiting intern or a professor). The General Certificate grants full, unrestricted rights to deliver dental services to the public of Ontario.
For more information, visit the following links:
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_DENTIST_CM.html
http://www.prepareforcanada.com/career-pathways/dentistry/dentistry-employment/requirements-to-work-as-a-dentist-in-canada/
Additional link on Credential assessment:
World Education Services (WES) – Ontario
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) – Alberta
The International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) – British Columbia
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada
Can I work in Canada without work permit?
The following list has been identified as cases where foreign nationals may perform work in Canada without a work permit:
- Business Visitors
- Foreign Representatives and their Family Members
- Military Personnel
- Foreign Government Officers
- American Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Officers
- In-Flight Security Officers
- On-Campus Employment
- Performing Artists
- Athletes and Team Members
- News Reporters, Media Crews
- Public Speakers
- Convention Organizers
- Clergy
- Judges, Referees, and Similar Officials
- Examiners and Evaluators
- Expert Witnesses and Investigators
- Health Care Students
- Civil Aviation Inspectors
- Aviation or Accident Investigators
- Crew
- Emergency Service Providers
- Implied Status
An individual who is eligible to work without a work permit may still require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada on a temporary basis.
http://www.canadavisa.com/work-in-canada-without-a-work-permit.html
