Can I change employers on a Canadian work permit?

An employer-specific work permit names a particular employer, role, and often location. You are only authorized to work under those conditions.

To change employer or occupation, you must apply to change the conditions of your permit and obtain a new work permit, and you should apply before you start the new job rather than after.

If you hold an open work permit, you usually can move between eligible employers without a new permit, though some employer restrictions may still apply.