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More Employers in Quebec Will be Able to Bypass LMIA Advertising Requirement

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The government of Quebec has expanded the list of occupations for which employers do not need to advertise an open position before hiring a foreign worker.

Canadian employers hiring temporary foreign workers typically must advertise an open position in multiple places before an application for an application for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) may be submitted. However, this requirement is waived for employers in Quebec hiring for certain positions.

This simplified process is known as a ‘facilitated’ LMIA.

Employers applying under the facilitated LMIA process are not required to provide proof of recruitment efforts. These efforts would entail advertising the job for at least 28 days, interviewing candidates who fulfil the position requirements, and proving to the government of Canada that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is ready, willing, and able to be hired for the position, necessitating the hiring of a foreign worker.

The latest update to the list of facilitated occupations was revealed on February 24, and the new list came into effect immediately. A transitional period of 30 days is granted to the employer or his/her representative to allow for the examination of an application submitted according to the previous year’s list.

Although most of the occupations that were on the previous list are also on the new list, 16 new occupations have been added.

The government of Quebec requires that a temporary foreign worker who comes to a job on this list has at least a general education certificate equivalent to a high school diploma (DES) or equivalent. In addition, in jobs where a higher level of education is usually required, the candidate must meet the requirements of the position.

It should also be noted that the list concerns the hiring of workers, not business owners.

Facilitated LMIA list for Quebec

The following list of occupations is in effect as of February 24, 2017. Newly-added occupations are in bold.

NOC OCCUPATION TITLE
0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
0601 Corporate sales managers
1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants
1121 Human Resources Professionals
1222 Executive Assistants
1223 Human Resources and Recruitment Officers
1225 Purchasing Agents and Officers
1241 Administrative assistants
1243 Medical administrative assistants
1311 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
2131 Civil Engineers
2132 Mechanical Engineers
2146 Aerospace Engineers
2171 Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
2173 Software Engineers and Designers
2174 Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
2175 Developers / Web Developers
2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2232 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2233 Technologists and Technicians / Technicians Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering
2234 Estimators / Construction Estimators
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2253 Drafting Technologists and Technicians
2281 Technicians / Computer Network Technicians
2282 User support technicians
2283 Information systems testing technicians
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3111 Specialist Physicians
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3131 Pharmacists
3141 Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
3142 Physiotherapists
3143 Occupational Therapists
3214 Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
4021 College and other vocational instructors
4152 Social Workers
4212 Social and community service workers
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities
5131 Producers, Directors, Choreographers and related occupations
5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators
6221 Technical Sales Specialists – Wholesale Trade
6231 Insurance agents and brokers
6321 Chefs
6322 Cooks
6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7321 Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
7333 Electrical Mechanics

Two occupations from the previous list have not been included on the new list. These are:

  • Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers and Designers), National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2147; and
  • Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants, NOC 3211.

Canadian employers: To learn more about your options for hiring foreign workers, please contact wp@canadavisa.com. A legal expert will provide a free consultation.

Foreign workers: If you have received a job offer from a Canadian employer and wish to submit an inquiry about getting a work permit and working legally in Canada, please complete the form on this page.

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  1. I want to apply QSWP. When it will open and what is the nomenation list and eligiblty criteria? Can you help me?

  2. This is interesting to know the extended list of occupations.
    However, is the knowledge of french language continues to be mandatory ?

    Thanks,

  3. Hii i am Hitesh kumar and am chef I want to Go Canada for the chef job so I want now can I get visa for the job

  4. I read public relations and advertising. How do I get job in Quebec Canada from Africa. Thanks

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  6. Please it my please to received a message from you, but how do I apply so that I can do it very quickly thanks.

  7. I wonder if the trade CNP 6342 (seamstress /dressmaker) is governed by a body regulatory body,in Quebec.
    So I could start to work fast once I get an CSQ and a Temporary Work Permit.
    I understand that an employer still will have to get LMAI to offer me a work temporary contract under this type of job ?

  8. Thanks for giving this information .Great help.

  9. I am an electrical engineer having 15 years experience in the field of electrical and automation. My stream is newly added in LMIA waiver list 2144 . Who can help me to get job in Quebec.

  10. Think i should be qualified for 0124 or 1225. Am a Nigerian and won’t even mind coming over as a refugee.
    My children’s schooling and future is paramount now.
    Thx.

  11. How to apply
    Do I need IELTS..?
    Iam medical admin.assistants

  12. 6322 the cook position I’m interested in how can I apply

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  15. I m a machinist n o c no 7231

  16. I m interest to apply as s kitchen staff

  17. Hi I am from Afghanistan. I study sociology I want get a job in social worker.
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  18. i want to aply as meatcutter or cook, please help me thank you,,,,,,

  19. I want to apply. I am a general practitioner. How do I go about it. Thanks

  20. I am interest administrative assistant and how can I appling it

    Thanks for your time spread

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  22. I m from the category 3211 Medical Laboratory technician, do I have any chance of getting PR.

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  27. Hi my name is Ashenafi I am Ethiopian I have diploma in advanced electricity technician and bsc degree in computer since currently I am working Ethiopian air port as technical coordinator I has been working the past 14 years in avetion industry so I like to apply job in Ca by or job no 2240

  28. am a nurse assistant and a massage thrapist .how can i get job placement plz

  29. Hi,
    I’m looking for a job & I have a degree in English language please i’m waiting for your answers on my email thank you

  30. Rajvir Singh Seehra

    I am an electrical engineer having 15 years experience in the field of electrical and automation. My stream is newly added in LMIA waiver list 7333 . Who can help me to get job in Quebec.

    Reply

  31. I am an early childhoo educater and assistant but I would ask you one thing how I can enter to Canada becouse I dont have passport by means of the problem with my government.

  32. I qualified for 3013.
    How do I apply,I want to start immediately.
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    My children’s future is paramount now.
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  33. hello sir/madam please employ me as your cook .Am from Uganda

  34. I been working in retail since my arrival to USA on management positions always I am a legal resident here, but I always wanted to live and work on Canada since I was younger. I’m citizen of Portugal so I wondering if I can get a opportunity the get a job there.
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  35. i am an mechanical engineer….working as a sheet metal supervisior from last 3 years in bus body building workshop….i have overall 6 bands in IELTS NOT LESS THAN 5

    listening 7
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  36. My name is Omoniyi Dele, I don’t mind applying for the butcher’s job.

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  39. I am very glad to get to know this information, a job i prefer is Accountant or financial Auditor, I have bachelors Degree in business administration specialized in Accounting. i have experience as Night Auditor in Kigali Serena Hotel for 3years, Banking service Advisor for 3years in AB Bank Rwanda, i am currently work in Rwanda Energy Group (REG) as Customer Services Officer for 2years.
    I am looking forward to work with you in Quebec.
    Thanks

  40. Hi,
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  41. I have a Master degree in International Relations, I am interested in Social Work in any part of Canada. How do I commence the process including Visa application.

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  45. I have a certificate as a Community Health Worker. What is my chance in this opportunity

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  47. Hi I m Kulvinder did gnm in 2010 and have 6yr ofexperience as nurse so how I can get job in quebec

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