17th November, 2025
Healthcare Professionals Wanted - Immigrate to Canada (Direct Permanent Residency Pathway)
Location: South Africa (Immigration Opportunity to Canada)
Recruiter: Medipath Healthcare Recruitment
Are you a South African healthcare professional dreaming of a new life in Canada?
Canada has opened a special immigration pathway for healthcare workers through Express Entry - Category-Based Selection, offering direct Permanent Residency (PR) for qualifying applicants.
Many South Africans are unaware that this route exists - and that you do NOT need a job offer to qualify. If you meet the criteria and your occupation is on the approved healthcare list, you could be selected for PR directly by the Canadian Government.
This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare practitioners seeking:
- A safer, more stable future
- World-class healthcare environments
- Highly competitive salaries
- PR status for your entire family
- Fast-tracked immigration under a priority category
Eligible Healthcare Occupations (Canada) If your profession appears below and you have
at least 6 months of continuous experience in the last 3 years, you may qualify:
- Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- Specialists in surgery
- General practitioners and family physicians
- Veterinarians
- Dentists
- Optometrists
- Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- Pharmacists
- Dietitians and nutritionists
- Psychologists
- Chiropractors
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
- Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- Licensed practical nurses
- Paramedical occupations
- Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- Medical laboratory technologists
- Medical radiation technologists
- Medical sonographers
- Cardiology technologists
- Pharmacy technicians
- Other medical technologists and technicians
- Massage therapists
- Medical laboratory assistants
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- Social workers
- Therapists in counselling and related specialised therapies
- Social and community service workers
What You Need to Qualify: - At least 6 months of continuous full-time (or equivalent) experience in one eligible occupation
- Experience must be within the last 3 years
- Work experience can be in South Africa or abroad
- Eligible for an Express Entry program (e.g., Federal Skilled Worker Program)
- Strong English language proficiency (IELTS or CELPIP required later in the process)
How Medipath Helps: - Assess whether your job title and experience qualify
- Explain pathways, timelines, and criteria
- Guide you through the Express Entry readiness steps
- Connect you with trusted immigration partners (optional)
- Support your CV, documentation, and occupation classification
Interested in Immigrating to Canada? Apply through this advert, and our team will contact you to assess your eligibility and guide you on your next steps.
This is a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to secure
Permanent Residency for themselves and their families through a fast-tracked Canadian program.
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