Questions about getting work in Canada (entry-level)

[Renhet]

Hello,

I was hoping someone here could help me out by answering a couple of questions that I have concerning the process of working in Canada.

I am an American citizen, 18, and I did not graduate nor do I have a GED. I applied to an entry-level job for room maintenance at a motel in British Columbia. The manager, presumably interested since they deigned to reply, commented on the fact that I am an American citizen, and demonstrated they don't know the process of hiring a foreign worker.

I am a bit confused about how to do this myself, and I have developed a list of questions I would like to have answered:

1. Do I need to be considered a "skilled worker" to be granted a work permit?
2. If I apply somewhere that says "some high school education" or "high school completion" will I need to provide proof in my application for the permit of my education?

Any information would be great, thanks.

 

[scylla]

The first step is for your employer to obtain an approved LMO (labour market opinion). More information is here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

If your employer can obtain an approved LMO for the position, you can then go to the border with the LMO and a job offer from your employer and obtain a work permit.