What conditions can be placed on a Canadian work permit?

Canadian work permits can carry a range of conditions imposed by IRCC at the time of issuance. These are federal conditions and apply across Canada, including Ontario.

The most common conditions on an employer-specific permit include: the name of the authorized employer, the permitted occupation or job title, the work location (city or province), and the expiry date. You must comply with all conditions on your permit — working outside them violates your immigration status.

Open work permits generally have fewer restrictions but may still carry conditions. For example, some open permits exclude work in certain regulated environments (such as working with children or in health care settings) due to public policy reasons. These appear directly on the permit document.

If your circumstances change — you get a promotion, move to a different city for the same employer, or your employer reorganizes — it is worth checking whether your existing permit still covers your situation or whether you need to apply for a new one. Seemingly minor changes can put you offside if your permit is narrowly worded.