Top Jobs in Canada’s Health Sector That Attract Temporary Foreign Workers

• Most common health care jobs for TFWs in Canada
• NOC codes and average salary estimates
• Where these roles are most in demand
• Immigration pathways linked to each occupation
• How to qualify and apply as a TFW in health care

Canada’s Health Sector Needs Foreign Workers More Than Ever

Canada is experiencing long-term shortages in its health care workforce. Hospitals, long-term care homes, and home support services are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit and retain staff. To fill the gaps, employers across the country are turning to temporary foreign workers (TFWs) , who now play a growing role in keeping the system running.

TFWs are especially common in direct care and support positions that do not require full medical licensing in Canada. These roles are essential and often provide a clear path toward permanen...