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Hi,

Do I need a LMIA to gain a work permit to work as an Animal Health Technologist (AHT) /Veterinary Technician (NOC 3213).

I am a microbiologist (with PhD), with a job offer, but not qualified/certified as an AHT.

Many Thanks

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christmasoompa

Yes.

These are the only LMIA exempt categories, they're for things like company transfers or spouses of those working on TWP's or studying in Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...ion-codes.html

All occupations need a LMIA unless they come under one of those categories.

HTH.

Siouxie

As it's a Regulated profession in most Provinces, have you ascertained if you would be able to accept the position without having certification?

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/report-eng...abs_container2

bingbing

Hi,

Thanks for your advice, both on LMIA and registration. The job title is debatable, as I would be working mainly in the laboratory doing some diagnostic work, research and method development, so could potentially go in as biologist.

Thanks

Emma

suzeandmatt

Could it potentially be a post-doctorate? (Just as you’re mentioning research) Or are you too many years down the line?
If a post-doc then it’s LMIA exempt.