FAQ - International Candidates

Yes, you can apply for several positions that match your skills, at any CGI office.

1.We recommend creating your profile and activating career alerts.

2.You can also regularly check our Careers page to browse all job opportunities.

Currently, CGI is focusing its efforts on sourcing rare and highly skilled specialties. While we recognize and value diverse and broad-ranging talent, our current priority is to fill positions requiring specific skills that are rare in the Canadian market. These specialties are vital to meeting our clients’ specific needs and maintaining our position as a leading player in our industry. You can consult the list of talents we’re looking for by looking at our opportunities link here

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application first. Shortlisted candidates will receive a response from a recruiter. You’ll then have an interview with a hiring manager or technical team manager. Your recruiter will serve as your point of contact at all stages of the process. Please note that CGI will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

CGI’s interview process is designed to thoroughly assess candidates’ skills and their fit with our professional environment. Our approach generally involves two key stages: 

• The first stage is the prequalification interview conducted by the recruiter. During this stage, we discuss the candidate’s career path, general skills and qualifications. The aim is to assess whether the candidate’s profile matches the basic criteria of the position. 
• The second stage is the technical interview conducted by a manager or technical expert. This is an important step in the process, enabling us to focus specifically on the technical skills required for the position. This may involve in-depth discussions of past projects and technical challenges that have been overcome, as well as practical tests to assess the candidate’s technical knowledge.

If you’ve already started the interview process, you can contact your recruiter for any information you may require. Please note that CGI will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

The process will be handled by a law firm retained by CGI that specializes in the immigration process.

Yes, CGI will obtain a closed work permit for you, the principal applicant, and an open permit for your spouse, authorizing them to work in Canada for any employer. Visitor records and/or study permits will also be issued for any primary or secondary school-aged children. Children at college or university level must apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

A closed work permit grants eligibility to work in Canada for a period of 3 years. Under this permit, the newcomer may not work for any employer other than CGI. Members holding this type of permit are required to abide by the conditions stated on their permit, including the specified workplace.

No, CGI only handles applications for the prospective member, their spouse and their primary and secondary school-aged children.

CGI covers the administrative and government fees associated with obtaining a work permit for the principal applicant and their family. However, applications for dependents must be made at the same time as the principal applicant’s initial application.

Times vary depending on the nationality of the principal applicant and their dependents, as well as their place of residence. On average, the process takes between 3 and 12 months. These timelines are estimated by the immigration law firm at the start of the process.

For most locations where CGI operates, an online relocation service is offered to candidates and their families. Some cities also offer more personalized support through local organizations. This information can be obtained through your immigration coordinator. CGI will also assign you a support person as soon as you arrive in Canada to answer any questions you may have.