Open Work Permit

A work permit is a legal document permitting a foreign national to engage in employment while inside of Canada. An open work permit refers to a work permit which is not tied to a single employer or location. This means that a foreign national with a valid open work permit may work for multiple employers in multiple locations throughout Canada. It should be noted that certain open work permits may have additional requirements or restrictions which must be respected by foreign nationals. Open work permits are most commonly issued through the following immigration programs:

Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)
International Experience Canada (IEC)
Inland Spousal or Common-Law Sponsorship
Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP)
Open work permits do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).