How to Immigrate to Canada as a Baker

Do you have a passion for baking? If so, you may have a sweet future ahead of you! Canada is a land of milk and honey, with a great abundance of job opportunities for just about every occupation and skill level. So if you’re a baker in search of the greenest pastures that produce the best baking ingredients, you’ll find a blue ribbon immigration destination in the Great White North. Get ready to learn more about how to immigrate to Canada as a baker.

Canucks love their baked goods, so you’ll never have to wander too far for gâteau délicieux or other treats. Popular Canadian Cakes include:

  • Nanaimo Bar: The Nanaimo Bar takes its name from the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. While it is actually a no-bake item, it is seen as the Great White North’s top treat, so you may want to add this to your list of sweets you can whip up. It is made up of a layer of chocolate ganache, which tops off a layer of thick yellow custard, with a chocolate-graham-coconut layer foundation. This recipe is said to go back to the 1950s.
  • Blueberry Grunt: This is a true maritime classic. The French settlers in Canada’s Atlantic provinces loved cooking blueberries, which were everywhere in the region. The sound the blueberries made while in the pots was referred to as a grunt. Apart from the berries, this dessert is finished off with a simple biscuit or dumpling. It is such a huge part of Canadian history that there are many tales of the men who built the historic Prince of Wales Fort on Hudson Bay indulging in this treat more than 300 years ago.
  • Pouding Chomeur: This translates from French to unemployed man puddling. Not fitting for your Canadian dreams but simply delicious anyway! It is referred to as as poor man’s pudding and was invented by female factory workers during the Great Depression in Quebec. Quite rich in flavours, this treat is made up of a basic cake batter and a hot caramel topping which is absorbed to the bottom. Bakers often use Maple syrup to sweeten the caramel.
  • Tarte Au Sucre (Sugar Pie): A product of Quebec, Canadians credit their French heritage for the creation of tarte au sucre. Because brown sugar was scarce, and maple syrup readily available it was the ingredient of choice for French settlers. The maple syrup is combined with some heavy cream, flour, butter and an egg and viola - you have the Quebecois version of the classic sugar-cream pie!
Seems like Canadians have quite the sweet tooth, eh? For this reason and the fact that there is a huge skills shortage in the country, Canada welcomes skilled bakers from overseas to apply for permanent residency.

Which TEER Category do Bakers Fall Under?

Canada classifies bakers as skilled professionals who produce every type of baked item from bread, to cakes, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies. Bakers are employed in a number of areas from retail spaces to large wholesale-type setups, catering companies, hospitals, hotels and many other places. Bakers can also be self-employed or hold management positions.

According to the new National Classification System (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), bakers fall under the broad occupational category 6 and major group 63 for – Sales and service occupations. As a baker your occupation is considered a TEER 3 occupation, as it usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years. You may alternatively be required to have more than six months of on-the-job training.

Possible Positions For Bakers in Canada

  • Baker
  • Baker apprentice
  • Bakery supervisor
  • Bread baker
  • Head baker
Note: Chocolate makers/chocolatiers are also included under this NOC code.

Employment Requirements For Bakers in Canada

  • Completion of secondary school education
  • On-the-job training
  • A three to four-year apprenticeship program or
  • A college program for bakers
  • Sufficient commercial baking experience upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination
  • Access to Trade certification is available in most Canadian provinces and territories.

Job Opportunities for Bakers in Canada

Canada’s Job Bank identified 694 current job postings for bakers in Canada, Alberta has the most opportunities for this occupation with 188 positions, while Ontario and British Columbia come a close second and third, with 187 and 184 job postings, respectively.

Job Bank also has the following projections for job prospects for bakers in Canada for the next three years:

How to Immigrate to Canada as a Baker

To be a successful baker in Canada, you will need to have the right education and qualifications. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow to be able to immigrate to Canada.

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Before you can apply to any Canadian immigration or Visa program, you will first need to make sure that you are eligible. So, first make sure you meet the education and employment requirements. With more than 100 visa and immigration programs available, you will also have to check which ones will best match your profile.

Ready to check your eligibility for Canada? Then take CanadianVisa.org’s eligibility evaluation today. One of our Senior Account Representatives will guide you through the process and help you pipe out your path to the Great White North.

Step 2: Find Your Ideal Pathway to Canada

“Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man, I want to get to Canada as fast as I can…” If this is the rhyme playing in your head, we’ve got just the pathway to Canada for you.

The Express Entry system  is the most popular way to immigrate to Canada. As its name suggests, it really is the quickest way to gain permanent residency in Canada. This efficient online immigration portal works on a points-based system known as the Comprehensive Ranking System. The highest scoring candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITA) during routine draw-rounds. Once you receive an ITA, you can formally apply to immigrate to Canada as a baker in 6 months or less!

As a baker, you will be able to apply via two of the three immigration programs managed by Express Entry: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Trades Worker Program (FTWP).

  • The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is designed for foreign nationals who are highly skilled with excellent French or English communication skills and post-secondary education.
  • The Federal Skilled Trades Worker Program (FSTW) is designed for foreign nationals who are skilled in a trade occupation such as bakers with good French or English communication skills and job offers or a certificate of qualification issued by a Canadian authority.

Step 3: Complete Your Online Profile

If you meet the eligibility requirements to immigrate to Canada, you will have to create your online profile, supply all supporting documents and wait for the IRCC to invite you to apply.

Documents you may need include:.

  • Language test results
  • Proof of Qualifications
  • Police clearance
  • Medical clearance
  • Valid travel documents

Step 4: Check Your CRS Score

As a candidate, your profile is assessed according to your skill set, qualifications, and work experience, etc. You’ll be graded in each category and then receive a CRS score. There is the opportunity to score up to 1,200 CRS points during the process, split into Core or Human Capital Points and Additional points. You earn points for a number of factors, such as age, education, languages, employment experience and your skills. You'll be able to earn additional points if you have a job offer, speak a second language spoken in Canada, or if you have a brother or sister in the country. Getting a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination also guarantees you 600 points.

It should, however, be noted that your CRS Score will no longer be the primary deciding factor in receiving an ITA. Express Entry draws may be centered around specific work experience, education, or language proficiency you may have.

Step 5: Get Your ITA

If you receive an ITA for Canadian permanent residency, you will have 60 days to submit your application, the required paperwork and language test results.

Get Ready For a New Loaf in Canada

With many opportunities in Canada, along with an express immigration option there’s a chance you’ll be living the sweet life in Canada sooner than you think. But you’ll have to make sure you meet all the requirements before you apply. Need some help to get all your immigration boxes ticked? Then make use of one of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, who are standing by to guide you through the entire process..

FAQS

What Are the Requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)?

You will have to meet the following requirements before applying to the FSTW

  • Work Experience of one year within the last 10 years
  • Excellent English or French language skills
  • No job offer required
  • Minimum of High School Diploma

What Are the Requirements For the Federal Skilled Trades Worker Program (FSTW)?

You will have to meet the following requirement before applying to the FSTW:

  • Work experience of wo years within the last 5 years
  •  Good English or French language skills
  •  A job offer is only required if you don't have a certificate of qualification issued by a Canadian authority
  •  A certificate of qualification issued by a Canadian authority, if you do not have a job offer

How Can I Increase my CRS Score?

There are many ways to do this. Try improving your language scores, secure a job in Canada or apply for a Provincial Nomination or explore one of the many other ways. To check your CRS score use our CRS calculator.