Moving to Canada and getting the correct visa/permit takes a lot of navigating. Luckily, the province of BC currently has Paramedics on the required list of professions.
Over 30 years of age:
If you are over the age of 30, your best route will be to apply as a skilled worker through the federal skilled worker program from outside of the country.
Under 30 years of age:
If you are under the age of thirty, you will be eligible to apply for an International Experience Canada (IEC) visa, which gives people the ability to live and travel around Canada for two years. You will need to make sure you apply to have the medical restrictions lifted by having a medical at an approved center. Once you have this, you can work for any organization. Once you have worked full time for 12 months with evidence and other required documentation, you will be able to apply for express entry, which will see you eligible to apply for your Permanent Residency from within the country.
Provincial Nominee Program:
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) can be used as an alternative, or in conjunction with, the Federal Skilled Worker Program. It does require the support of an eligible BC employer, and all BC licensing must be obtained prior to applying. This would potentially tie you to an organization for up to two years.
Immigration Services:
There is the ability to use immigration services to assist you with your application or for some advice. The one successfully used by one of the authors is called Whistler Immigration. They have supported applications for both IEC, bridging work Permit and Permanent Residency. They are very efficient and great at communication over email, which means you can use them anywhere in the world.
An initial consultation with them will help you understand the Canadian immigration system and requirements. The cost for consultation, including an Immigration Roadmap that will help you navigate the application process is $262.50 CAD (£150.00). You may also choose to hire Whistler Immigration to complete the application on your behalf and assist you through the entire process.
Fees for these services vary depending on the circumstances of each individual and are all fixed rate (no hourly billing)”.
Additional Fees Associated with Permanent Immigration:
Medicals: $380
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Language Test $350.00
World Education Services (WES) Credential Evaluation = $550 + costs of sending copies of transcripts from university directly to the head office.