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Choose Canada to work in your field of qualification, in one of our provinces and territories.

Learn about the National Occupational Classification (NOC) to find the occupation title and four-digit NOC code used in Canada.

Identify which organization will recognize your academic credentials and professional qualifications to work in Canada, the assessment process, and any mutual recognition agreement (MRA).

Find information on occupation regulation, regulatory authorities, credential assessment and recognition, and whether a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) is available.

Apply for temporary or permanent immigration programs after you have determined your eligibility to work in the provinces and territories of Canada.

Information and referral services are available through a settlement organization.

Undertake further studies at a postsecondary institution in Canada while you are working.

Get your credentials assessed

To have your qualifications recognized in order to work in Canada, the first step is to find out which organization is responsible for assessing your qualifications and what documents are required.

As a general rule, if your chosen occupation is:
  • regulated, recognition of your qualifications will be determined by the appropriate provincial or territorial regulatory authority;
  • non-regulated, recognition is normally at the discretion of the employer.

Get detailed information on the assessment process to immigrate or work in Canada.


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Find information on occupation regulation, regulatory authorities, credential assessment and recognition, and whether a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) is available.

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