A recent study conducted by Statistics Canada has revealed that immigrant who come to Canada to look for employment are more likely to be involved in part-time employment opportunities or temporary jobs, as compared to Canadian-born workers. As per the study's findings, compared to Canadian born employees, immigrants tend to be younger and more educated, but still have to settle for working in smaller firms.

An immigrant worker, as per data revealed in 2008, could earn an average hourly wage of $21.44, which is substantially less than the $23.72 offered to workers who were born in Canada.

The study has asserted that it did not matter when the immigrants landed in the country, the difference in wages has existed, particularly for those who came to the country over the last 5 years; their earning gap was the highest. These immigrants in particular earned an hourly wage which is about $5.04 less than Canada-born employees. Even if both the workers have equal education, a university degree for example, a $5 gap remains.

The study also revealed that immigrants, despite being underpaid, logged longer hours, working every week for some 38.3 hours as compared to Canada-born employees who worked for about 38.1 hours.

Authorities have not yet commented on the findings of the study, but these are being considered an important mirror of Canada's job market.