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Canada is facing a healthcare worker shortage — and Filipino professionals are among the most sought-after due to their skills, training, and global experience.
Whether you're a nurse, caregiver, therapist, or medical technologist, there's strong demand for your profile.
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Job Title | Average Salary (CAD/year) | PR Eligibility |
Registered Nurse (RN) | $75,000 – $90,000 | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner | $95,000 – $110,000 | Yes |
Physiotherapist | $70,000 – $85,000 | Yes |
Medical Laboratory Technologist | $68,000 – $78,000 | Yes |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | $50,000 – $60,000 | Yes |
Personal Support Worker (PSW) | $40,000 – $50,000 | In Some Streams |
$40,000 – $50,000 | ||
Occupational Therapist | $72,000 – $85,000 | Yes |
Radiologic Technologist | $70,000 – $90,000 | Yes |
Respiratory Therapist | $65,000 – $78,000 | Yes |
Related: OET for healthcare professionals
These provinces actively recruit foreign-trained healthcare professionals through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and Express Entry-linked healthcare streams.
There are two main paths for Filipinos:
1. Work Directly (If Licensed)
2. Study First, Then Work & Migrate
Related: Study in Canada
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City | Avg. Monthly Cost (Single) | Healthcare Job Pay (Monthly) |
Toronto | ~$2,200 | $6,000 – $8,000 |
Vancouver | ~$2,000 | $6,500 – $8,500 |
Calgary | ~$1,800 | $6,000 – $7,500 |
Halifax | ~$1,600 | $5,500 – $7,000 |
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing, highest-paying, and most PR-friendly fields in Canada. For Filipino professionals with experience and training, the opportunity has never been stronger.
Whether you plan to study or work directly, AECC helps you at every step — from admission to credentialing, visa to migration.
Book your free consultation now and start your Canadian healthcare career with confidence.
Most licensing bodies accept both. Minimum OET: B; IELTS: 6.5–7.0 overall (depending on profession).
Absolutely. Nursing graduates can work on PGWP and apply for PR via Express Entry.
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