As for the educational qualifications, individuals need to possess a diploma/degree in social work to be able to become social workers in Canada. Many provinces in the North American country consider a Bachelor Degree in Social Work as one of the compulsory credentials for the profession.

In order to work as social workers in Canada, one has to make himself/herself registered in the country. This should be kept in mind that often a diploma of 2 years in social work may not work in order to get registered in certain provinces. In federal territories like the Yukon; the Northwest Territories; and Nunavut a 2-year diploma can be used for the registration. In these territories, social worker profession is not regulated.

Other than the above mentioned territories, social worker profession is regulated in every province in Canada. As for foreign-born individuals, if someone has earned a credential from recognized university out of Canada, he/she may be admissible for transfer credit. If the individual holds a B.SW. Degree from any foreign country, then he/she may be required to enroll into additional courses. In this case, the individual may be accepted for direct licensure in Canada.

The profession of a social worker is rewarding one and it’s better if you consider pursuing a career in the field in Canada. Canada holds endless opportunities for social workers. It is possible to explore the opportunities once you are in the country. For this, we have to consider immigration as part of your future plans. For more information on the profession of Social Worker in Canada, you can contact us at ajay@abhinav.com!