Can I work on visitor visa as an intern?

[adityajain]

A potential employer from a Canadian university is interested in hiring me as an intern in his research lab. I hold a valid visitor visa for 5 years. Is it possible to (paid) intern on visitor visa?

 

[PMM]

Hi

A potential employer from a Canadian university is interested in hiring me as an intern in his research lab. I hold a valid visitor visa for 5 years. Is it possible to (paid) intern on visitor visa?

1, No, you need a work permit. See: http://tinyurl.com/y7t5ygr2

 

[Wonderland_1010]

A potential employer from a Canadian university is interested in hiring me as an intern in his research lab. I hold a valid visitor visa for 5 years. Is it possible to (paid) intern on visitor visa?

No working on a visitor visa is illegal and may get you deported if immigration finds out. I would suggest to have your employer apply a LMIA for you. Once you get a approved LMIA then you can apply for a work permit.