Co-op Work Permit Occupation Conditions Affect on Placement

[Jagroop]

I came to Canada on a co-op work permit in January 2020. Yesterday I was looking at my work permit document and I noticed a condition that says: “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”. I am trying to apply for a new co-op position but my employer is asking me about why I have this condition on my co-op work permit. Can you please explain to me what the condition means and how it will affect my co-op placement?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

When you come to Canada as a co-op student, your co-op work permit might say the following:

– “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated” and;

– “your school is your employer”

This is typically written so that you can be identified as a co-op student. The above mentioned conditions essentially mean that you can work for any employer as long as it is accepted by your school’s co-op program.

There might be some cases where your employer might not understand or want this condition on your work permit. In this case, you can apply to have the condition removed by applying for a new work permit. Along with your work permit application, you must submit a letter explaining why you need the condition removed from your work permit. There will be no fee to get this condition removed.