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The Home Child Care Provider Pilot Program is one of two pilot programs launched in June 2019. It is designed for foreign nationals with work experience. in NOC 11.
This pilot program is designed to bring home child care providers to Canada on temporary work permits. , with the possibility of applying for permanent residency after gaining enough work experience.
This pilot program is designed to bring home child care providers to Canada on temporary work permits. , with the possibility of applying for permanent residency after gaining enough work experience.
The new programs change two key issues from previous carer pilot programs:
The ability to change carer work: Carer programs have previously been restricted. cited for forcing carers into single-family homes, thereby creating an environment conducive to workplace abuse. New pilot projects will make it easier for carers to change employers.
Accompanying Family Members: In previous programs, spouses/partners and children did not necessarily have to accompany carers to Canada. Under the new programs, family members will be able to accompany carers and can apply for an open work permit and/or study permit.
In addition to the Home Child Care Support Pilot, the government is also launching the Home Support Worker Pilot. These two pilots should be similar, with in-house support staff targeting those with experience in NOC 12 rather than NOC 11.
Interested applicants must meet the requirements listed below.
Eligible candidates will have a job offer in Canada at the time of applying for the work permit.
With a work permit, carers will be able to gain two years of work experience needed to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Eligible applicants must have achieved level 5 of the Canadian Language Benchmark.
Applicants must have had one year of post-secondary education in Canada or its overseas equivalent to be eligible.