Immigrate to Canada as a Housekeeper

So you're a housekeeper with a decent amount of work experience. You're longing for better work opportunities, a decent salary, access to proper healthcare, and quality education for your children. You probably think that getting even just one of these boxes ticked is something that will remain in your daydreams. Well, guess what? That's not the case when it comes to the Great White North.

With the country stuck in an ongoing skills shortage, it needs workers of every skill level and across sectors to bridge labour gaps. And fortunately, housekeepers are in high demand, as well. So let's take a look at how you can immigrate to Canada as a housekeeper in 2023.

This top immigration destination is known for its welcoming approach to foreigners. It is committed to creating as many opportunities for foreign nationals to come over to fill its many vacancies left open by a substantial retiring population. It plans to welcome 365,000 newcomers this year alone. Could you be one of them? Well, with a number of visas and immigration programs available, you could! Your options will depend on various factors such as your level of skills, work experience, whether or not you have a job offer and your qualifications, among other things. So let's explore your possibilities for getting a job in Canada as a housekeeper.

Jobs in Canada for Housekeepers

With many housekeeping positions available here, it's definitely time to take the leap. You'll find housekeeping jobs at every level in Canada, from private live-in housekeepers to executive housekeepers in hospitality.

Job Bank estimates new job openings for executive housekeepers to total around 71,400 this year. In contrast, 121,900 new light duty cleaners and more than 10,000 home carer/housekeeper positions are expected to become available.

Average Salary by In-demand Provinces for Housekeepers

When looking for a housekeeping job in Canada, it's a good idea to start your job hunting in the province you hope to settle in. When choosing a province, learning about salaries in that particular region is wise. To get an idea of what you can expect to earn in Canada's provinces, take a look at the salary estimate by Talent.com.

What do I Need to Immigrate to Canada as a Housekeeper?

There are various ways to immigrate to Canada as a housekeeper. However, the pathway you choose will depend on factors such as:

• Your skill level or training
• Your level of work experience
• Your age
• Your language ability in English and French
• The province or territory you intend to settle in.

Your NOC Code (TEER level)?

You must know your skill level and type to know which immigration program you qualify for. You will also need your National Occupation Classification (NOC) code when you start your visa application. Housekeepers are classified according to three NOC codes. Use your NOC code to determine what TEER level your job falls under.

Light Duty Cleaners/ Housekeepers NOC 2021 65310 (TEER 5)

This grouping cleans areas in various settings, from offices to hotels, resorts, hospitals, and schools. Examples of workers under this code include:

• Cleaners
• Hospital cleaners
• Hotel cleaners
• House cleaners
• Housekeepers
• Housekeeping aides
• Housekeeping room attendants
• Light duty cleaners
• Office cleaners
• Sweepers

Executive Housekeepers NOC 2021 62021 (TEER 2)

Executive housekeepers manage the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals, and a range of other spaces.

• Assistant executive housekeeper
• Executive housekeeper
• Hospital executive housekeeper
• Hotel executive housekeeper
• Housekeeping director
• Housekeeping manager

Home Care Provider Occupations NOC 2021 Code 44100 (TEER 4)

As a home childcare provider, you'll assist parents with child care and may also be required to assist with household duties. You'll be employed by either a private household, or agency, or you could be self-employed.

What Qualifications do I Need?

Once again, your qualification requirements and experience will depend on your skill level and occupation title.

It is vital to remember that you may need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) to prove that your qualifications meet Canadian standards. This will ensure you receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for your qualifications when you start your Canadian visa application. Here is a list of designated organizations that are allowed to assess your qualifications:

• Comparative Education Service - University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies;
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada;
• World Education Services;
• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS); and
• International Credential Evaluation Service.

To see if you meet the specific requirements of your chosen province or territory, contact the relevant regulatory authority.

Canadian Immigration Pathways to Consider

As mentioned earlier, there are many ways to work in Canada as a housekeeper in 2023, but to make things a little bit easier, we've highlighted the top 5 options.

1. The Home Support Worker Pilot
2. The Express Entry System;
3. Provincial Nominee Program;
4. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot;
5. Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

The Home Support Worker Pilot

The Home Support Worker Pilot is one of two Home Care Provider Pilots aimed at helping experienced caregivers immigrate to Canada if your NOC 2021 code is 44100 or you are a housekeeper. To qualify for this pilot, you will need to have the necessary qualification, have a valid full-time job offer in Canada, meet the minimum language requirements, and have completed some form of secondary education and home care training. The great part about these new immigration programs is that it does not require you to live on your employer's premises as the previous Live-in Caregiver did. Although this is a temporary work permit, once you have at least 24 months of Canadian work experience, you can apply for permanent residence in Canada. For more information on why you should move to Canada as a caregiver.

The Express Entry System

The Express Entry System is a points-based system that manages 3 Canadian federal economic immigration programs. Your application will be entered into draws every two weeks and ranked according to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Those with the highest scores will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. As an Executive Housekeeper, you can apply through the Federal Skilled Worker Program if you meet the requirements and score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points. Alternatively, you can apply through the Federal Skilled Trade Program or the Canadian Experience Class if you have previous Canadian work experience.

Provincial Nominee Program

Because the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will allow you to immigrate to Canada as a housekeeper, if you have a full-time job offer in a province where your occupation is in demand, you can pretty much pick and choose where you would like to live and work in Canada. This is, of course, largely dependent on your skillset. Each province or territory has not only its own PNP but also its own labour needs and criteria that need to be met in order to qualify for a provincial nomination (PN). If you get a PN, you will receive 600 extra CRS points, guaranteeing an ITA for permanent residence.

To ensure your visa is processed quicker, choose an Express Entry-linked PNP (if you qualify). This will allow provinces or territories to select your profile directly from the Express Entry draw pool. If you apply directly to your province or territory, this will also cut your processing time to 6-8 months compared to 15-19 months.

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

As an experienced housekeeper, you may be eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, no matter your skill set. This Canadian immigration pilot is designed to help skilled foreign workers with a valid full-time job offer to immigrate to Canada. The RINP has 11 participating communities, most of which are in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, where housekeepers are in demand:

• North Bay, Ontario;
• Sudbury Ontario;
• Timmons, Ontario;
• Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario;
• Thunder Bay, Ontario;
• Claresholm, Alberta;
• Vernon, British Columbia; and
• West Kootenay(Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), British Columbia

Be sure to check for specific requirements from your chosen community and province.

Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a community-driven and employer-specific pilot that helps intermediate-skilled foreign workers with valid job offers to immigrate to Canada. Housekeepers are also in demand in three of the four Atlantic provinces. You may, however, only be eligible to apply for your Canadian visa under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) if you are classified as a housekeeper under the NOC 2021 code 44101 (home health care workers) or an executive housekeeper, which is NOC 62021.

Get Ready to Immigrate to Canada as a Housekeeper

Now that you know more about the options to immigrate to Canada as a housekeeper do more research and check which options best suit your profile. Immigration can be time-consuming and confusing. With strict deadlines, procedures, and requirements to adhere to, it can be easy to make a mistake that could cost you your chance to immigrate to Canada as a housekeeper.

FAQS

What is an ITA?

If you take the express entry route to Canada, you'll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to apply for Canadian permanent residency if your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score meets or exceeds the qualifying CRS score for an Express Entry draw.

To get an idea of what your CRS score may be, take a look at our CRS Calculator.

How Can I Find a Housekeeper Job in Canada?

It would be a good idea to either check on job sites, local media outlets if you are already in Canada or register with an employment agency. Check out the following sites:

• Job Bank
• Indeed Canada
• Talent.com
• Glassdoor Canada