Frequently asked questions:
Working temporarily in Canada

Work permits

Will I need a medical examination?

You may need a satisfactory medical assessment to obtain a work permit if:

• you wish to work in facilities where it is important to protect public health, such as:
  • health services;
  • child care;
  • primary or secondary education; OR
• you are coming to work in an agricultural occupation and you have lived in a designated country or territory; OR
• you are seeking to enter Canada to work for a period greater than six months, and you have lived in a designated country or territory for six consecutive months during the one-year period immediately preceding the date of your seeking entry.

If a medical examination is required, you will be informed by an officer who will send you instructions on how to proceed. The officer’s decision is based on the type of job you will have and where you lived in the past year.

Related Links

• Medical examination requirements for visitors