Getting a job in Canada after a PhD in the USA

[ABusyProgrammer]

Hi all,

I have the following credentials:

• Undergrad degree from Canadian University (in progress)
• Work experience relevant to my field (co-op)
• Canadian citizenship

I want to do a Ph.D. right after my bachelor's degree. Since this is rare in Canada, I was looking at some American universities for their Ph.D programs. Hence, I was wondering, will a USA Ph.D. receive the same equivalency as a Canadian Ph.D. in the Canadian job market? I ask this because I noticed that many students with a Ph.D. from overseas (such as Asia) often find it hard to get a job here because their Ph.D. is not recognized.

Any opinions/insights welcome ?

[p287]

I am a dual Canadian-American, and lived most of my life in Canada.

To answer your question: It really depends on your field of study. Canada sometimes does not recognize international degrees in areas such a law and medicine because they do not meet standards for licensure. For example, study in a different type of legal system would not necessarily make someone qualified to practice law in Canada. Likewise, medical training in certain countries may have standards and/or teachings that do not meet Canadian requirements. I'd recommend looking up specific  requirements for jobs, fields, and companies in Canada that you might be interested in after graduation. Generally, a theory-based PhD (ex. humanities) would probably be accepted, while something requiring licensure may not be. I'd definitely recommend doing more research on your field.

Edited August 24, 2018 by p287
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