Search work permits
- Last UpdatedApr 22, 2025
- 3 minute read
You can search for work permits by entering at least three (3) characters that exist in the number, title, or description.
When you perform a search, the mobile app searches all valid work permits in the current OSM site, including all statuses, except Cancelled and Closed.
Search work permits
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On the Home page, tap Work permits.

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On the Search work permits page, tap the search field to open a keyboard.

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Enter minimum of three (3) characters for number, title, or partial description to return a dynamic list of work permits with matching characters. Auto-suggestions will appear from your device, if enabled.

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Tap Search
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Returns to Work permits page and shows the results after querying.

Navigation actions on this page
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Swipe up or down to scroll through list of cards.
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Tap cards to open the Details page.
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Refresh the screen. Go to top of list, then press and drag downwards until the refresh icon appears and then release. The list refreshes.
Filter
The Filter icon displays a red circle to indicate when additional filters are applied.

No results
If there are no results matching your search, the result will be .
Tap the X in the search bar to clear the search criteria and try again. This won't clear any applied filters.
Actions bar
You can access these other actions by tapping the icon on the action bar.
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Scan—Tap to open to the camera and scan a QR code for a work permit.
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Change site—Tap to change the selected site.
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Home—Returns you to the home page for the application.
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My work—Tap My work to display list of work permits that you have marked as being in your work list.
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Filter work permits—Tap to open the Filter page.