Working temporarily - Information Technology Workers:

To fill critical shortages in Canada’s software industry, Canada has a simplified entry process for workers whose skills are in high demand in that industry.

Under this process, no confirmation letter from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is necessary for specific jobs when hiring a foreign worker, since it will not have a negative impact on Canadian or permanent-resident job seekers and workers.

This means that if you are coming to Canada to work in one of the jobs listed below, you do not need a letter from HRSDC, and your work permit application may be processed more quickly.

Note: It is up to your employer to make sure the job you are being offered falls under one of these descriptions.

• Senior Animation Effects Editor

  • Compositing and editing animation and digital effects (FX) for film and television.

• Embedded Systems Software Designer

  • Designing, implementing and documenting real-time embedded software for a variety of applications.

• MIS Software Designer

  • Designing and implementing software for management information systems.

• Multimedia Software Developer

  • Developing and implementing multimedia software for interactive computer-based training (CBT) and promotional software applications.

• Software Developer—Services

  • Responsible for coding, testing, analysis, design, definition, development and implementation of applications systems.

• Software Products Developer

  • Designing and implementing software for end users.

• Telecommunications Software Designer

  • Designing and implementing real-time telecommunications software.

Temporary foreign workers wishing to take a position in Quebec must obtain a certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) in order to participate in this facilitated processing. Information for employers is available on the website of the Ministère de l’immigration et des Communautés culturelles (MICC).