How do I obtain a work permit?
The College does not provide information regarding work permits. Contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for details regarding work permits.
We are updating our website to align with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), which is now in force. Some pages may still reference the former HPA as we work through these changes. Note, all pharmacy professionals and pharmacies must now comply with the new HPOA and Bylaws and the revisedPharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act(PODSA) and Bylaws.
The College does not provide information regarding work permits. Contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for details regarding work permits.
Pharmacist applicants who are required to complete the SPT are required to complete 500 hours. Please refer to Registration Committee Policy 6 for the types of applicants who are required to complete SPT
If Structured Practical Training (SPT) is required, it is completed through the Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program (CP3) at UBC’s Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development. The College recognizes the SPT component within the CP3 program as fulfilling the SPT requirement for the College. Full program enrollment is required. Please contact UBC for any questions regarding the CP3 program.