Health

Entry into many health-related professions (doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropractors) is regulated in Canada. Requirements are set by each provincial and territorial medical, nursing, or similar association.

• Pharmacist
• Doctor/Physician
• Specialist Physician/Surgeon
• Dentist/Dental Surgeon
• Psychologist
• Chiropractor
• Registered/Psychiatric Nurse
• Occupational Therapist
• Physiotherapist

Science and Technology

Such professions as biologist, botanist, zoologist, microbiologist, mathematician, and statistician are not regulated in Canada. Requirements for employment may vary; qualification requirements vary from one employer to another. Most employers will require a post-graduate degree. Membership in professional associations is available but voluntary.

Geoscientists, geophysicists, and geologists are regulated, except in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon.

Chemists are regulated in Quebec only.

• Biologist
• Mathematician/Statistician
• Chemist

Arts and Humanities

Such professions as graphic designer, illustrator, conservator, curator, historian and the like are not regulated in Canada.

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

Law

Entry into the legal profession is regulated by the rules and regulations of each provincial or territorial law society and by the laws of each province and territory.

• Lawyer

The Skilled Worker

Skilled Workers are economic migrants who are allowed entry into Canada as permanent residents as they are deemed to have the required profile and credentials to become economically established in Canada.