You are on this page because you are a pharmacist from India looking to migrate and work in Canada.
For Pharmacists, over the period 2019-2028, new job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are expected to total around 13,000, while 16,600 new job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility) are expected to be available to fill them. So there is demand in Canada for pharmacist however there is demand, so expect competition!
Nevertheless, from the experience of many of our users, the risk is more than worth the reward as according to international rankings Canada consistently ranks in the top 10 countries to live in the world…
Steps to immigrating
- Check your B.Pharm / Degree is eligible – foreign degrees will be accredited when you apply for the immigration or short term work visa. You may like to write to the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi and they will put you in contact with appropriate Canadian authorities who can provide you with the information you need.
- Obtain a visa – this is made easier by the Canadian government including pharmacists in their Federal Skilled Worker Class list allowing for “express entry” which bypasses the Evaluation Exam listed below.
- Document Evaluation (ECA) – this is performed by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). Documents required include:
- Degree certificate
- Proof of British registration
- Statement of good standing from the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Take the PEBC Evaluating Exam – once your documents are approved you can sit the evaluating and subsequent qualifying exams.
- Take the PEBC Qualifying Exam – this exam allows you to register as a pharmacist in Canada.
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