Work as a carpenter for Canadian construction companies, renovation firms, or custom woodworking businesses.
This position is eligible under two Canadian work permit programs:
Francophone Mobility Work Permit: For bilingual applicants. This option does not require an LMIA, making the process faster and simpler.
Regular LMIA Work Permit: For applicants who do not qualify for Francophone Mobility. This requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the employer. French is not required, but English is required.
Carpentry is one of the most in-demand skilled trades in Canada. This role offers the chance to build a rewarding career, earn competitive wages, and open pathways toward permanent residency.
As a carpenter in Canada, you will:
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Measure, cut, shape, assemble, and join wood, wood substitutes, or other materials
Construct, repair, and install furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, floors, and frameworks
Use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines safely and effectively
Maintain and repair wooden structures in residential, commercial, or industrial projects
Ensure all work meets building codes and safety standards
Collaborate with other tradespeople on construction sites
Maintain a safe and organized work environment
Language:
Francophone Mobility: Good English + B1 level French test (or proof of French-language education)
LMIA Work Permit: Good English (French not required)
Education: Minimum high school diploma; completion of a carpentry apprenticeship or vocational training is an asset
Experience: At least 1–3 years of professional carpentry experience
Skills:
Knowledge of carpentry techniques, tools, and safety standards
Precision in measurement and assembly
Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions
Teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail
Applicants may qualify under Francophone Mobility (no LMIA required) or LMIA Work Permit (employer applies for LMIA)
Candidates must pass a French language test for Francophone Mobility (exceptions apply if you studied in French)
Once hired, immigration consultants will assist with the work permit process and a service fee will be applied
Yes. Carpenter jobs usually fall under TEER 3, which is PR-eligible. Work experience as a carpenter can count toward the Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Residential and commercial construction firms, renovation contractors, furniture shops, and custom woodworking businesses across Canada hire carpenters.
Yes. Since carpenter jobs are classified as TEER 3, your spouse may be eligible for an open work permit, and your children may qualify for study permits.
Francophone Mobility: For French-speaking applicants. Faster process, no LMIA required, less paperwork for employers, lower service fees.
LMIA Work Permit: For non-Francophone applicants. Requires employer to prove no Canadian worker is available. More complex, takes longer, and usually involves higher service fees.
Work permits are usually issued for 1–3 years, depending on your job offer. They can often be renewed if your employer extends your contract.
Yes, but you will need to apply for a new work permit tied to your new employer.
The process — from job offer to receiving your work permit — can take up to 1 year, depending on whether you apply under Francophone Mobility or LMIA, your profile, employer response time, and visa processing times.