The Driver Program in Alberta, Manitoba, News Brunswick, PEI and Saskatchewan
Truck Drivers must undertake the following steps to obtain Permanent Residency in Canada.

Step 1- Obtaining employment

• The drivers Curriculum Vitae is updated into a Canadian format, emphasizing your driving experience.
• The drivers Curriculum Vitae is sent to our trucking companies in the province of your choice.
• Driving books, highway codes and information on your province of choice will be sent to you.
• The driver will organize a flight and accommodation for your Fact Finding Trip.
• Meetings are arranged between you and the employer.
• The driver will travel to Canada for meetings with employers, undertake road tests and to research the area you have chosen.
• A job offer is made from interested employers.
• Once an offer is received, the necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to Service Canada.
• Full relocation assistance that includes, but is not limited to, advice on banking, shipping, healthcare, real estate, and education.
• On approval of a Work Permit, the driver will return to Canada and commence work on an agreed date between the driver and the Employer.*
• Continued assistance upon arrival in Canada.

Step 2 - Selection by the province

• When the driver is in Canada working, a Provincial Nominee Application will be submitted. Truck Drivers must be nominated by the province in order to stay in Canada permanently.**

Step 3 - Permanent Residency

• On receipt of a successful nomination a Permanent Residency Application will be submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Full citizenship applications will be made for the driver and his family, upon reaching eligibility.

*  Spouses are not entitled to a Work Permit, but will be provided with a visitor visa.
** Spouses can now obtain a Work Permit.

The Driver Program in Ontario
Ontario does not currently have a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that is selecting Truck Drivers, therefore it is not possible to apply for Permanent Residency. Your initial stay in Ontario will be for up to 24 months.

Step 1 - Obtaining employment

• The driver's Curriculum Vitae is updated into a Canadian format, emphasizing driving experience.
• The driver's Curriculum Vitae is sent to our trucking companies in Ontario.
• Driving manuals, highway code and information on Ontario will be sent to you.
• The driver will organize a flight and accommodation for your Fact Finding Trip.
• Meetings are arranged between the driver and the employers.
• The driver will travel to Canada for meetings with employers, undertake road tests and to research the area you have chosen to live.
• You will return to your country of residence.
• A job offer is requested from interested employers.
• Once an offer is received, the necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to Service Canada.
• Full relocation assistance that includes, but is not limited to, advice on banking, shipping, healthcare, real estate, education, and pets.
• On approval of a Work Permit, the driver will return to Canada and commence work on an agreed date between the driver and the employer.*
• Continued assistance upon arrival in Canada.

Step 2 - Return to your home country

• After 24 months return to the driver's home country permanently or for a period of 4 months if you wish to return to Canada.

Step 3 - Obtain a new Work Permit

• Return to Ontario to work for another 24 months.

*  Spouses are not entitled to a Work Permit, but will be provided with a Visitor Visa.

Do you meet the requirements to work as a Truck Driver in Canada?

Included in the Mechanic’s Program:

• The Mechanic’s Curriculum Vitae will be updated into a Canadian format, emphasizing their Mechanic experience.
• A Mechanic’s textbook will be sent to the Mechanic, along with sample tests, a study handbook, a study guide and material to aid the foreign worker with Canadian mechanical terminology.
• Arrangements will be made for the Mechanic to meet with a tutor at a top trade college in Canada. The tutor has experience in tutoring foreign Mechanics.
• Employment interviews will be arranged and confirmed prior to the Mechanic’s fact-finding trip.
• A full itinerary will be prepared for the Mechanic. This itinerary will include the details for the tutorial, as well as details to take the licensing exam and confirmed interviews with approved employers.
• Follow up with the employer to secure an employment contract for the Mechanic and ensure that all documentation is in order and meets the required provincial and federal labour standards.
• Upon acceptance of an employment contract, WBC will work with the employer to prepare all documentation in order to get the provincial approval for the employer to hire the foreign Mechanic.
• Full guidance and preparation of the Mechanic’s work permit application, as well as applications for his family, to be submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Full guidance and preparation of the Mechanic’s permanent residency application for himself and his family, to be submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Full relocation assistance that includes, but is not limited to, advice on banking, shipping, healthcare, real estate, and education.
• Continued assistance upon arrival in Canada.
• Full citizenship applications are made for the Mechanic and his family, upon reaching eligibility.

Do you meet the requirements to work as a Mechanic in Canada?

Included in the Welder’s Program

• The Welder’s Curriculum Vitae will be updated into a Canadian format, emphasizing their welding experience.
• Welding books to aid the Welder in their studies prior to arriving at the welding school together with useful information on the province the Welder has chosen will be sent out.
• Arrangements will be made for the Welder to attend the welding school in Ontario. Accommodation for the applicant is included while you are attending the welding school.
• The Welder will organize a flight for their Fact Finding Trip. Accommodation must also be arranged for the days the Welder is in Canada after they have completed their stay at the Welding School.
• The Curriculum Vitae is sent to welding companies in the provinces agreed by both the Welder and the Careers Consultant.
• Meetings are arranged between the Welder and employers.
• A detailed itinerary is sent to the Welder detailing welding school requirements and confirmed interviews with employers.
• The Welder will travel to Canada to attend the Welding School for up to one week.
• On obtaining Welding Tickets, the Welder will meet with employers and research the surrounding areas. This may involve traveling to another province.
• Upon acceptance of an employment contract, WBC will work with the employer to prepare all documentation in order to get the provincial approval for the employer to hire the foreign Welder.
• Full guidance and preparation of the Welder ’s work permit application, as well as applications for his family, to be submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Full guidance and preparation of the Welder ’s permanent residency application for himself and his family, to be submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
• Full relocation assistance that includes, but is not limited to, advice on banking, shipping, healthcare, real estate, education, and pets.
• Continued assistance upon arrival in Canada.
• Full citizenship applications for the Welder and his family, upon reaching eligibility.

Do you meet the requirements to work as a Welder in Canada?