Job requirements Immigration Agent - Government Services near Miramichi (NB)

Find out what you typically need to work as an immigration agent - government services near Miramichi (NB). These requirements are applicable to all Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers (NOC 43203).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • A four-week online training and a four-and-half-month specialized training at the CBSA College are required for border services officers.
  • Successful pass of the officer trainee entrance exam (OTEE), successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CGSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC) is required for border services officers.
  • Must pass psychological assessment, physical abilities requirement evaluation (PARE) and medical exam to be a Border services officer.
  • Border services students officers must complete Control and Defensive Tactics (CDT) training.
  • Completion of specialized government training is usually required.
  • A driver’s license is required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

New Brunswick

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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