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Bakery Jobs in Canada With Visa Sponsorship

Sandy by Sandy
September 10, 2023
in Job Guide, Travel Guide
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Are you interested in working in the bakery industry in Canada? Do you want to know how to find a job and potentially get a visa sponsorship? We are here to help. Canada’s bakery industry is thriving, fueled by the country’s multiculturalism and passion for artisanal baked goods. For bakers and pastry chefs, Canada presents exciting job opportunities, often with the possibility of visa sponsorship.

This guide covers everything you need to know about finding bakery jobs in Canada with visa sponsorship

Bakery Industry in Canada

Baking is a big business in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the bakery industry generates over $5 billion in revenue annually. Canadians have a sweet tooth – the average household spends $260 per year just on cookies, doughnuts, and brownies.

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Beyond sweet treats, Canada’s diverse population creates demand for ethnic specialty breads and pastries. Traditional French bakeries are popular in Quebec. German-style bakeries thrive in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario due to the area’s German heritage. Multicultural cities like Toronto and Vancouver have bakeries offering Eastern European, Middle Eastern, and Asian specialties.

With premium and artisanal baked goods gaining popularity, bakeries and café-bakeries are growing rapidly across the country. Many supermarket chains and coffee shop chains like Tim Hortons now offer fresh bakery sections.

All this spells opportunity for skilled bakers. According to the Government of Canada’s job bank, over 10,000 new baker positions will open up between 2021 and 2031.

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Bakery Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

For bakers abroad, getting sponsored for a Canadian work permit provides a pathway to these in-demand jobs.

Here are common bakery roles open to foreign workers:

  • Baker: Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies from scratch following recipes.
  • Pastry Chef: Make elaborate cakes, desserts, and chocolate confections, sometimes with artistic flourishes.
  • Head Baker: Oversee all baking operations, manage staff, and ensure quality control.
  • Cake Decorator: Decorate specialty cakes with frosting, fondant, etc.
  • Bakery Production Worker: Assist bakers with preparing dough, moving items in and out of ovens, packaging, etc.

Bakeries, grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, cafes, catering companies, etc. regularly hire foreign bakers when they can’t fill positions locally. Smaller independent bakeries may directly sponsor a foreign baker’s work permit if they demonstrate ongoing need and show recruitment efforts made to hire Canadians first.

Bigger companies like supermarket chains and hotels generally rely on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This program lets employers obtain Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) confirming a need to fill positions abroad, enabling them to recruit foreign workers.

Requirements for Bakery Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

To qualify for a bakery job with visa sponsorship in Canada, typical requirements are:

  • Baking/Pastry formal education and training: Possessing a diploma, certificate, or degree in baking and pastry arts shows you have the expertise needed for specialty baking positions.
  • Professional experience: Proven experience working full-time in a commercial kitchen environment is usually required. Years of experience will depend on the role, but 1-3 years is often expected.
  • English fluency: Good English skills are important for communication in Canada’s bakeries. Some employers may require language test scores such as IELTS as proof.
  • Legal ability to work in Canada: Having a valid work or study permit, permanent residence, or Canadian citizenship enables you to legally work long-term. For those abroad, securing an LMIA-based work permit allows this.
  • Desired skills: Creativity, ability to follow recipes meticulously, fine motor skills, physical stamina, teamwork, and good communication help candidates stand out.

Top Provinces for Bakery Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

Certain provinces have the greatest need and hiring demand for bakery workers from abroad:

British Columbia

Vancouver’s eclectic food scene and popularity of artisanal breads and pastries create a strong demand for bakers and pastry chefs. According to WorkBC, the Mainland/Southwest region will have over 500 annual openings for bakers between 2022-2026.

Ontario

As Canada’s most populous province, Ontario offers the largest job market. The Greater Toronto Area in particular has a thriving bakery industry seeking talent.

Quebec

Quebec’s French-inspired bakery traditions drive a robust artisanal bread and pastry sector in cities like Montreal. Working knowledge of French is an asset.

Alberta

Alberta employers regularly seek Temporary Foreign Workers for bakery and pastry production roles, especially in Banff and other tourist areas.

When searching for positions, consider where your baking skills and experience fit best. Francophone bakers may find Quebec most suitable, whereas those specializing in complex pastry arts are needed in culinary capitals like Vancouver.

Top Employers Offering Visa Sponsorship

Large companies with multiple locations are most likely to offer work visa sponsorships for bakers, including:

  • Supermarket chains: Loblaw, Sobeys, Metro, Safeway, Save-On-Foods
  • Hotels/resorts: Fairmont, Marriott, Four Seasons, Banff Lodging Company
  • Coffee/cafe chains: Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Café Artigiano
  • Airlines/airport catering: Air Canada, WestJet, Compass Group, HMS Host
  • Food manufacturers: Daiya, Premium Brands, Canada Bread

Independent artisanal bakeries may also directly hire and sponsor foreign talent if they can demonstrate ongoing labor needs and recruitment efforts. Vancouver’s Purebread and Mon Paris are examples.

Building connections with sponsored bakers currently working for Canadian employers can provide valuable insights. They can share tips for getting hired and transitioning to work in Canada.

How to Find and Apply for Bakery Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

Here are some top ways to find and apply for bakery jobs in Canada that provide visa sponsorship:

  • Check major online job boards like Indeed, Workopolis, and JobBank.gc.ca/jobsearch for employers specifically advertising that they sponsor foreign workers. You can filter job searches by location and job title.
  • Look for roles advertised on Government of Canada’s Job Match service which connects employers directly with potential TFWs and includes visa sponsorship details.
  • Browse employer websites of companies you’re interested in and check their careers page for openings. Some post openings on LinkedIn as well. Sign up for email alerts about new job postings.
  • Network and make direct inquiries. Attend industry events or connect with sponsored bakers to learn of upcoming opportunities. Send targeted applications to companies you want to work for.
  • Leverage recruitment agencies that help place foreign workers in sponsored Canadian jobs. They have relationships with employers and can advocate on your behalf.
  • Highlight your sponsorable skills and legal work status on your application. Provide all required documentation like proof of training, certifications, licenses, and language ability.

Persistence and honing your visa sponsorship appeal will be key to securing your dream bakery job in Canada as an international candidate.

Next Steps for Moving to Canada as a Bakery Professional

Once you secure a job offer with visa sponsorship, the next steps typically include:

  • Obtaining your LMIA if required
  • Applying for your work permit from outside Canada
  • Receiving approval and flying to Canada in time for your start date
  • Finding accommodations
  • Opening a Canadian bank account
  • Transferring any educational credentials
  • Eventually apply for permanent residence if desired.

That’s all about finding bakery jobs in Canada and the possibility of getting a visa. We’ve shared important information to help you start your bakery career in this growing industry. Remember, hard work and a love for baking are your recipe for success.

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Sandy

Sandy

I am Sandy, a Bachelor's degree holder in Mass communication from Delta State University

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