If you have the title of a qualified pharmacist, then you are eligible for a variety of jobs in Canada and also qualify to immigrate to Canada under the same job title which are clinical pharmacist, community pharmacist, industry pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, retail pharmacist, etc. The Visa programs that you can apply under are:
- Express Entry Skilled Federal Worker Program
- Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program for In-demand Occupations
- British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program Skills Immigration for Healthcare
Professionals
Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Class
The Federal Skilled Worker class allows for immigration as a pharmacist but to apply, you must pass the criteria set out in the program taking into account your education, age, work experience, language skills, employment, and adaptability, etc. Use a CRS score calculator tool to maximize the chances of your application being selected for the ITA.
The selection factors score are used to score you, out of 100 and a minimum score of 67 is essential to meet the qualification standards. The documents that one needs vary, depending on the country you were born in, living in, and your family members.
- Birth records
- Id
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Police Clearance Certificates
- Medical examination provided by a Canadian Panel of Physician approved doctor
- Language tests for IELTS or TEF
The ECA
One of the number of documents you would need to submit during your application is the ECA (Education Credential Assessment). Unlike other occupations that can get their ECA done through companies like World Education Services, pharmacists must have theirs done through the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). The ECA is critical to proving that your qualification is equal to Canadian standards. It takes eight weeks to have your ECA completed. Once the ECA is applied for, the Evaluation Examination will only need to be conducted when you arrive in Canada.
Where next?
If the basic requirements for the program are passed, the application would be entered into the EE pool. The application is then scored using the CRS which is based on factors like the:
- Education
- Occupation
- Age
- Provincial Nomination
- Adaptability Factor
- Valid Job Offer
- Language Ability
British Columbia Provincial Nomination Program Skills Immigration for Healthcare
Professionals
If you are a clinical pharmacist, then you can consider applying through the BC PNP for Healthcare Professionals. A good opportunity to get permanent residency in the province faster than through conventional visa programs, an online application has to be created and must be submitted through BCPNP Online and you have to apply as a Healthcare Professional.
Under this program, you have to:
- Be eligible for one of 3 federal programs through EE
- Have at least two years of valid work experience as a clinical pharmacist
- Pass the minimum language requirements
- Eligibility to work in your current occupations
- Possess a valid job offer from a British Columbian employer
Once your application through BCPNP Online is complete, a score would be given to you based on your occupation and experience. If you score high enough, you would get an invitation to the province and be eligible for PR.
Immigration to Canada can be complex and daunting. By using accredited RCIC’s and immigration consultants in Delhi who are familiar with the process and will give you expert advice on the program best for your personal needs, you will ensure that your immigration application process is optimized.
