Labour Market Opinion (LMO) Statistics - Annual Statistics 2008-2011
Table 1a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions, by province/territory
Province/Territory
2008
2009
2010
2011
Newfoundland and Labrador
1,385
1,460
1,115
1,540
Prince Edward Island
575
775
980
850
Nova Scotia
2,670
3,560
3,470
3,935
New Brunswick
1,775
1,510
1,775
2,500
Quebec
13,425
16,170
14,100
14,610
Ontario
62,645
47,145
48,915
47,635
Manitoba
4,000
2,780
2,140
2,395
Saskatchewan
3,690
3,410
2,640
4,170
Alberta
74,200
32,230
43,775
50,840
British Columbia
39,215
21,635
21,150
22,600
Yukon
340
115
135
165
Northwest Territories
385
120
175
190
Nunavut
90
125
130
80
Canada - Total
204,400
131,035
140,505
151,520
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by province/territory.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to obtain a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 2a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions, by location of employment
* identifies census metropolitan areas (CMA) and ** identifies census agglomerations (CA), as defined in the Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006.
Canada
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Canada - Total
204,400
131,035
140,505
151,520
Newfoundland and Labrador
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Come By Chance
0
40
10
45
Corner Brook **
30
30
30
50
Gander
20
20
25
20
Goose Bay Base
10
10
25
35
Labrador City
20
10
60
80
Offshore
805
935
500
840
St. John's *
210
210
200
230
Wabush
25
0
10
45
More than one location
100
40
95
35
Other
165
155
160
165
Newfoundland and Labrador - Total
1,385
1,460
1,115
1,540
Prince Edward Island
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Alberton
40
40
55
90
Charlottetown **
170
190
275
330
Georgetown
40
55
55
90
Montague
0
105
120
0
Morell
15
15
30
55
Souris
220
255
240
15
Other
80
110
205
265
Prince Edward Island - Total
575
775
980
850
Nova Scotia
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Antigonish
35
70
85
75
Aylesford
30
40
25
30
Berwick
35
55
90
75
Cape Breton **
85
85
90
165
Enfield
100
60
35
0
Great Village
15
25
60
85
Halifax *
1,140
1,105
1,450
1,165
Kentville **
270
285
320
325
Kingston
55
100
90
150
Lunenburg
15
30
30
10
New Glasgow **
30
45
100
155
Offshore
240
1,000
305
715
Oxford
80
35
35
40
Truro **
110
140
250
305
Windsor
0
15
35
60
Wolfville
80
80
95
110
More than one location
110
90
70
15
Other
240
305
305
455
Nova Scotia - Total
2,670
3,560
3,470
3,935
New Brunswick
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Bathurst **
140
100
85
65
Cap-Pele
40
70
280
445
Fredericton **
165
135
135
170
Jacksonville
15
15
20
30
Lansdowne
20
30
20
25
Miramichi **
35
10
15
15
Moncton *
285
190
215
350
Northampton
40
45
45
55
Offshore
160
20
0
10
Saint John *
360
470
190
210
Shediac
15
45
70
260
St. Stephen
60
20
30
135
Woodstock
70
70
110
80
More than one location
50
10
15
20
Other
315
275
540
625
New Brunswick - Total
1,775
1,510
1,775
2,500
Quebec
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Alma **
95
340
145
170
Granby **
45
40
60
55
Joliette **
105
75
60
60
Lanoraie
90
165
150
115
Mont-Tremblant
155
65
60
60
Montréal *
7,375
7,900
7,215
7,055
Napierville
145
230
145
155
Offshore
45
55
90
50
Ottawa - Gatineau *
125
100
140
105
Portneuf
60
25
55
160
Québec *
985
1,235
1,015
1,100
Rougemont
15
65
45
80
Saguenay *
85
95
80
140
Saint-Alexis
60
95
35
45
Saint-Apollinaire
110
85
100
105
Saint-Damase
20
75
85
65
Saint-Esprit
20
120
15
105
Saint-Hyacinthe **
210
200
130
115
Saint-Paul-d'Abbotsford
155
155
170
155
Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan
40
70
60
85
Saint-Rémi
425
515
415
360
Sainte-Adèle
120
130
80
90
Sainte-Clothilde
305
800
540
585
Sainte-Madeleine
145
165
115
75
Sherbrooke *
150
230
150
175
Sherrington
425
450
415
435
Trois-Rivières *
330
365
345
370
Victoriaville **
60
80
85
30
More than one location
75
120
160
265
Other
1,455
2,120
1,940
2,245
Quebec - Total
13,425
16,170
14,100
14,610
Ontario
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Aylmer
160
170
135
140
Barrie *
1,555
1,395
1,465
1,360
Belleville **
180
105
105
120
Brantford *
1,035
1,070
1,235
1,060
Chatham-Kent **
1,380
1,395
1,365
1,310
Clarksburg
490
445
485
555
Crediton
125
110
125
110
Dunnville
60
70
95
110
Everett
155
125
125
120
Exeter
120
110
115
125
Gravenhurst
125
115
45
80
Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury *
180
255
165
190
Guelph *
375
250
340
375
Hamilton *
2,065
1,640
1,675
1,385
Harrow
120
100
120
120
Huntsville
275
225
200
215
Ingersoll **
250
95
80
50
Kingston *
170
160
175
155
Kitchener *
870
605
855
755
Leamington **
4,335
3,930
3,780
4,565
London *
1,115
1,010
1,110
895
Meaford
160
155
110
110
Norfolk **
2,895
2,620
3,185
3,100
Orillia **
170
75
65
50
Oshawa *
1,030
690
575
515
Ottawa - Gatineau *
2,200
1,805
1,975
1,790
Peterborough *
140
115
115
130
Princeton
85
80
100
90
Sarnia **
355
195
265
305
Sault Ste. Marie **
210
80
55
120
St. Catharines - Niagara *
3,540
3,535
3,345
3,490
Temagami
110
115
150
145
Thornbury
75
155
65
55
Tillsonburg **
100
100
135
120
Tiverton
145
170
120
120
Toronto *
30,200
19,220
20,440
18,715
Vienna
135
170
140
200
Windsor *
840
610
620
795
More than one location
1,220
895
810
505
Other
3,900
2,965
2,860
3,470
Ontario - Total
62,645
47,145
48,915
47,635
Manitoba
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Brandon **
635
190
85
125
Carman
40
25
30
25
Churchill
25
30
0
25
Neepawa
260
150
205
20
Portage la Prairie **
305
125
80
195
Steinbach
55
15
25
25
Thompson **
40
60
45
25
Winnipeg *
1,475
925
860
1,315
More than one location
495
445
310
195
Other
670
820
500
460
Manitoba - Total
4,000
2,780
2,140
2,395
Saskatchewan
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Carlyle
10
25
15
25
Coronach
75
15
30
10
Estevan **
110
105
100
185
Humboldt
15
15
20
20
Kindersley
15
35
25
25
La Ronge
15
20
25
15
Lloydminster **
80
90
40
100
Meadow Lake
20
35
15
10
Moose Jaw **
50
60
45
90
Nipawin
55
75
60
60
North Battleford **
90
50
35
80
Prince Albert **
155
145
115
90
Regina *
770
780
565
1,045
Rocanville
25
15
30
30
Saskatoon *
1,315
1,140
745
680
Swift Current **
65
105
35
40
Weyburn
50
60
25
50
Yorkton **
130
110
50
95
More than one location
90
50
35
835
Other
555
485
635
685
Saskatchewan - Total
3,690
3,410
2,640
4,170
Alberta
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Banff
1,125
535
645
655
Barrhead
410
20
70
55
Bonnyville
180
90
190
235
Brooks **
810
570
585
485
Calgary *
24,180
9,155
11,525
12,490
Camrose **
205
185
185
265
Canmore **
490
175
225
265
Cold Lake **
220
160
240
295
Drayton Valley
150
100
135
185
Drumheller
100
75
65
125
Edmonton *
25,015
10,690
14,215
16,720
Edson
275
160
260
385
Grande Cache
110
50
65
145
Grande Prairie **
1,320
515
700
1,090
High Level
110
70
90
140
High Prairie
160
65
100
105
High River
430
600
605
420
Hinton
380
65
145
190
Innisfail
230
70
130
155
Jasper
515
275
425
360
Kananaskis
95
55
70
150
Lac la Biche
150
50
120
175
Lacombe
260
85
165
140
Lake Louise
435
165
210
240
Lethbridge **
1,125
775
1,015
1,100
Lloydminster **
320
240
320
465
Medicine Hat **
730
560
620
1,030
Okotoks **
310
115
160
215
Olds
210
55
120
155
Peace River
245
130
145
255
Ponoka
120
65
95
100
Red Deer **
1,855
790
950
1,215
Rocky Mountain House
130
70
100
120
Slave Lake
250
120
160
310
St. Paul
105
100
120
205
Strathmore
135
115
165
175
Taber
190
90
145
100
Valleyview
70
50
60
115
Wainwright
90
80
95
125
Westlock
130
40
85
105
Wetaskiwin **
180
70
150
225
Whitecourt
250
110
165
255
Wood Buffalo **
3,025
1,060
2,040
2,990
More than one location
4,030
1,465
3,550
3,190
Other
3,360
2,125
2,340
2,940
Alberta - Total
74,200
32,230
43,775
50,840
British Columbia
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Abbotsford *
1,765
1,005
995
1,260
Chilliwack **
585
420
390
400
Dawson Creek **
145
50
100
110
Duncan **
130
55
55
40
Fort Nelson
45
45
60
225
Fort St. John **
300
80
120
145
Kamloops **
450
160
220
170
Kelowna *
1,485
1,120
1,155
1,260
Nanaimo **
235
90
110
105
Oliver
245
220
280
345
Osoyoos
115
115
125
120
Penticton **
145
80
105
100
Prince George **
290
190
90
135
Squamish **
180
75
95
80
Vancouver *
23,395
10,330
10,765
9,795
Vernon **
310
155
145
150
Victoria *
1,770
3,005
1,250
3,735
Whistler
1,165
565
510
355
More than one location
3,460
2,715
3,135
1,930
Other
2,995
1,170
1,450
2,145
British Columbia - Total
39,215
21,635
21,150
22,600
Yukon
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Whitehorse
175
55
75
55
Other
170
60
65
105
Yukon - Total
340
115
135
165
Northwest Territories
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Yellowknife
305
100
145
155
Other
85
25
30
35
Northwest Territories - Total
385
120
175
190
Nunavut
Urban Area
2008
2009
2010
2011
Iqaluit
35
20
15
15
Other
55
110
115
60
Nunavut - Total
90
125
130
80
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by location of employment.
In general, the location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application. If there is no location of employment entered in the FWS, the address of the employer is used as a proxy. If there are successive locations entered in the FWS, the first entry is selected. A location of employment is sometimes recorded as an itinerary, a list of cities/provinces, a description, etc.
Urban areas are included in the list when the number of TFW positions in that location reaches the reporting threshold. Whenever possible, urban areas are grouped under the appropriate Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), identified by the notation "*" or Census Agglomeration (CA), identified by the notation "**", as defined by the Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2006. "Offshore" represents locations in Canadian waters, such as a platform or vessel.
"More than one location within the province" indicates that the location of employment includes more than one distinct urban area within the same province.
The "Other" category includes the following remaining areas: 1) areas for which only a general description is available (e.g., northern region); 2) multiple locations spanning more than one province or territory; 3) urban areas with a number of TFW positions below the reporting threshold.
Given the large number of urban areas within various provinces, only urban areas meeting the reporting threshold are displayed. The reporting threshold is specific to each province/territory, and is based on the highest ranked urban areas (4 year combined total) for each province/territory.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to apply for a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 3a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions, by skill level and management group of occupations
Canada
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
3,625
2,745
3,180
3,725
A - Professionals
20,465
16,895
16,080
15,845
B - Skilled and Technical
50,550
32,455
38,115
45,225
C - Intermediate and Clerical
76,645
50,310
54,385
51,400
D - Elemental and Labourers
53,110
28,620
28,745
35,315
Canada - Total
204,400
131,035
140,505
151,520
Newfoundland and Labrador
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
45
35
30
40
A - Professionals
260
235
220
195
B - Skilled and Technical
755
925
550
910
C - Intermediate and Clerical
290
185
230
250
D - Elemental and Labourers
40
80
85
140
Newfoundland and Labrador - Total
1,385
1,460
1,115
1,540
Prince Edward Island
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
0
0
10
15
A - Professionals
75
50
50
50
B - Skilled and Technical
50
55
80
95
C - Intermediate and Clerical
210
510
675
525
D - Elemental and Labourers
235
155
180
170
Prince Edward Island - Total
575
775
980
850
Nova Scotia
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
60
85
70
105
A - Professionals
460
485
550
530
B - Skilled and Technical
1,045
1,480
1,135
1,425
C - Intermediate and Clerical
600
715
1,185
1,250
D - Elemental and Labourers
505
795
525
625
Nova Scotia - Total
2,670
3,560
3,470
3,935
New Brunswick
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
45
35
30
35
A - Professionals
305
225
200
180
B - Skilled and Technical
695
630
315
340
C - Intermediate and Clerical
510
420
795
1,235
D - Elemental and Labourers
230
200
440
710
New Brunswick - Total
1,775
1,510
1,775
2,500
Quebec
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
365
295
300
400
A - Professionals
2,360
2,480
2,145
2,070
B - Skilled and Technical
3,005
2,915
2,970
3,235
C - Intermediate and Clerical
2,195
1,795
1,965
1,830
D - Elemental and Labourers
5,500
8,690
6,720
7,080
Quebec - Total
13,425
16,170
14,100
14,610
Ontario
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
1,370
990
1,215
1,320
A - Professionals
8,525
6,620
7,005
6,805
B - Skilled and Technical
12,395
8,255
9,775
9,625
C - Intermediate and Clerical
39,075
30,275
29,580
28,545
D - Elemental and Labourers
1,280
1,010
1,350
1,335
Ontario - Total
62,645
47,145
48,915
47,635
Manitoba
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
115
105
75
85
A - Professionals
425
505
515
335
B - Skilled and Technical
950
635
630
810
C - Intermediate and Clerical
1,950
765
545
525
D - Elemental and Labourers
565
775
370
645
Manitoba - Total
4,000
2,780
2,140
2,395
Saskatchewan
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
30
20
40
120
A - Professionals
845
905
760
555
B - Skilled and Technical
1,160
950
705
1,705
C - Intermediate and Clerical
850
700
790
1,025
D - Elemental and Labourers
815
830
345
760
Saskatchewan - Total
3,690
3,410
2,640
4,170
Alberta
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
770
565
755
1,055
A - Professionals
2,945
1,900
1,480
2,175
B - Skilled and Technical
20,485
9,780
16,155
18,300
C - Intermediate and Clerical
19,050
9,005
11,395
11,400
D - Elemental and Labourers
30,945
10,975
13,980
17,915
Alberta - Total
74,200
32,230
43,775
50,840
British Columbia
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
810
615
645
535
A - Professionals
4,240
3,455
3,125
2,905
B - Skilled and Technical
9,615
6,675
5,620
8,625
C - Intermediate and Clerical
11,740
5,825
7,095
4,685
D - Elemental and Labourers
12,810
5,065
4,665
5,845
British Columbia - Total
39,215
21,635
21,150
22,600
Yukon
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
10
0
0
0
A - Professionals
10
0
20
30
B - Skilled and Technical
195
70
90
85
C - Intermediate and Clerical
50
35
20
35
D - Elemental and Labourers
80
0
0
15
Yukon - Total
340
115
135
165
Northwest Territories
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
10
0
0
0
A - Professionals
10
10
0
10
B - Skilled and Technical
160
45
40
55
C - Intermediate and Clerical
100
45
65
50
D - Elemental and Labourers
100
25
70
80
Northwest Territories - Total
385
120
175
190
Nunavut
Management Occupations and Skill Level (A - D)
2008
2009
2010
2011
0 - Management Occupations
10
0
0
0
A - Professionals
0
20
10
0
B - Skilled and Technical
45
45
55
30
C - Intermediate and Clerical
30
35
55
40
D - Elemental and Labourers
10
30
10
0
Nunavut - Total
90
125
130
80
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by skill level and management group of occupations, based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2006.
A four-digit NOC code is assigned to each TFW position and entered in the FWS. The NOC skill level corresponds to the second digit of the NOC code for all occupations except management occupations (i.e., all NOC codes for management occupations start with a ''0''). NOC occupations coded under skill levels A and B require higher levels of formal education and/or training whereas NOC occupations coded under skill levels C and D require lower levels of formal education and/or training. Management occupations are not subject to skill level criteria as they may require a combination of additional factors including experience and expertise. They have been grouped as "Management occupations".
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to apply for a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 4a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions, by skill type
Canada
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
3,625
2,745
3,180
3,730
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
2,690
1,470
1,640
2,000
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
9,405
6,585
7,110
9,980
3
Health Occupations
6,635
5,410
4,325
2,500
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
3,115
2,215
2,360
2,375
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
16,670
15,390
16,250
16,175
6
Sales and Service Occupations
81,730
40,450
48,000
50,090
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
33,045
13,985
15,440
19,325
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
36,640
37,895
36,380
39,825
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
10,840
4,890
5,820
5,505
Canada - Total
204,400
131,035
140,505
151,520
Newfoundland and Labrador
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
50
35
30
40
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
20
20
10
20
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
415
515
285
475
3
Health Occupations
165
130
145
105
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
30
0
15
30
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
35
55
50
70
6
Sales and Service Occupations
220
205
245
320
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
365
330
265
305
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
85
140
65
135
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
0
30
0
30
Newfoundland and Labrador - Total
1,385
1,460
1,115
1,540
Prince Edward Island
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
0
0
0
15
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
10
10
10
0
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
35
20
10
30
3
Health Occupations
25
20
30
35
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
10
10
0
10
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15
10
30
10
6
Sales and Service Occupations
45
25
80
115
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
60
85
90
70
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
145
165
215
255
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
245
430
525
305
Prince Edward Island - Total
575
775
980
850
Nova Scotia
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
60
80
65
110
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
90
70
65
50
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
405
750
450
725
3
Health Occupations
200
165
235
155
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
90
100
130
120
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
260
195
260
165
6
Sales and Service Occupations
430
450
805
850
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
350
605
345
420
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
755
1,040
1,005
1,185
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
20
100
105
160
Nova Scotia - Total
2,670
3,560
3,470
3,935
New Brunswick
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
45
35
35
40
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
30
35
15
15
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
260
185
125
135
3
Health Occupations
90
70
80
55
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
50
35
45
25
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
145
90
60
70
6
Sales and Service Occupations
235
205
275
385
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
555
565
305
570
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
85
70
80
100
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
280
235
750
1,110
New Brunswick - Total
1,775
1,510
1,775
2,500
Quebec
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
365
290
300
400
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
295
280
210
275
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
955
1,010
1,050
1,145
3
Health Occupations
450
485
455
280
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
370
370
335
335
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
2,220
2,280
2,255
2,320
6
Sales and Service Occupations
2,535
1,935
1,665
1,545
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
495
485
370
535
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
5,620
8,755
7,270
7,485
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
115
280
185
290
Quebec - Total
13,425
16,170
14,100
14,610
Ontario
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
1,370
985
1,215
1,325
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
910
390
550
700
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
4,155
2,630
3,535
4,510
3
Health Occupations
1,555
1,550
1,230
425
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
1,165
825
855
875
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
7,455
6,470
7,295
6,855
6
Sales and Service Occupations
21,095
12,170
11,780
9,420
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
4,225
1,685
1,840
2,035
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
20,435
19,850
19,955
20,855
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
285
590
665
645
Ontario - Total
62,645
47,145
48,915
47,635
Manitoba
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
110
110
75
85
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
40
25
20
25
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
120
95
105
160
3
Health Occupations
155
255
260
90
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
80
60
80
65
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
295
325
315
345
6
Sales and Service Occupations
720
595
465
615
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
820
325
180
480
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
735
705
425
500
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
925
285
210
35
Manitoba - Total
4,000
2,780
2,140
2,395
Saskatchewan
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
25
20
40
120
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
15
20
15
0
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
100
105
90
190
3
Health Occupations
740
775
625
390
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
35
40
45
40
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
110
115
135
190
6
Sales and Service Occupations
1,115
1,290
750
1,075
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
910
480
460
1,585
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
385
420
445
520
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
260
150
30
50
Saskatchewan - Total
3,690
3,410
2,640
4,170
Alberta
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
775
560
755
1,055
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
785
425
575
655
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
1,580
655
850
1,770
3
Health Occupations
2,190
1,110
685
570
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
835
435
545
570
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
1,935
1,585
1,655
1,925
6
Sales and Service Occupations
37,525
16,860
24,370
29,195
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
17,755
5,435
8,280
8,450
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
3,360
2,555
2,835
3,855
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
7,470
2,610
3,220
2,800
Alberta - Total
74,200
32,230
43,775
50,840
British Columbia
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
805
610
645
540
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
480
200
175
235
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
1,315
585
570
825
3
Health Occupations
1,045
855
555
390
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
445
320
295
310
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
4,155
4,225
4,165
4,155
6
Sales and Service Occupations
17,480
6,560
7,365
6,340
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
7,245
3,890
3,205
4,800
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
5,020
4,190
4,060
4,925
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
1,220
195
120
80
British Columbia - Total
39,215
21,635
21,150
22,600
Yukon
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
10
10
10
0
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
0
0
0
10
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
30
10
0
10
3
Health Occupations
0
10
10
0
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
0
0
0
10
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
30
15
25
60
6
Sales and Service Occupations
100
35
20
45
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
155
55
55
50
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
0
0
20
0
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
0
0
0
0
Yukon - Total
340
115
135
165
Northwest Territories
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
15
0
10
10
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
10
10
0
15
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
25
0
0
0
3
Health Occupations
10
0
10
0
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
0
10
0
0
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
10
0
0
10
6
Sales and Service Occupations
200
70
135
130
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
100
15
10
20
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
20
0
0
10
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
0
0
10
0
Northwest Territories - Total
385
120
175
190
Nunavut
Skill
Type
Description
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
Management Occupations
0
0
10
0
1
Business, Finance and Administration Occupations
0
0
0
10
2
Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations
15
15
25
20
3
Health Occupations
0
10
0
0
4
Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion
0
0
0
0
5
Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
10
10
10
0
6
Sales and Service Occupations
35
60
45
35
7
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
20
30
40
15
8
Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
0
0
0
0
9
Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
0
0
0
0
Nunavut - Total
90
125
130
80
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by skill type, based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2006.
A four-digit NOC code is assigned to each TFW position and entered in the FWS. The NOC skill type corresponds to the first digit of the NOC code. There are ten skill types described in the NOC, including skill type 0 (management occupations).
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to apply for a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 5a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by industry sector
Canada
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
34,610
36,055
34,790
37,105
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
3,130
2,050
2,680
3,420
22
Utilities
1,195
865
885
695
23
Construction
19,785
6,425
7,005
9,200
31-33
Manufacturing
18,130
10,195
9,760
11,570
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
76,850
55,595
55,120
61,985
41
Wholesale Trade
2,850
1,560
1,545
1,875
44-45
Retail Trade
6,480
3,205
4,065
5,025
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
5,235
2,845
4,800
4,620
51
Information and Cultural Industries
4,650
4,870
4,715
5,365
52
Finance and Insurance
560
350
350
500
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
780
225
290
505
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
5,300
3,110
3,725
5,985
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
130
100
100
175
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
5,475
2,410
2,885
3,240
61
Educational Services
3,825
3,440
3,080
1,670
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
5,790
3,970
3,445
2,890
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
10,625
9,295
9,270
9,145
72
Accommodation and Food Services
36,920
17,545
24,265
29,405
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
38,525
22,235
22,510
18,890
91
Public Administration
395
275
345
235
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
127,545
75,440
85,390
89,525
Canada - Total
204,400
131,035
140,505
151,520
Newfoundland and Labrador
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
0
10
10
15
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
335
645
315
335
22
Utilities
0
10
0
0
23
Construction
25
70
0
20
31-33
Manufacturing
110
105
30
65
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
470
840
370
435
41
Wholesale Trade
10
10
10
25
44-45
Retail Trade
0
0
20
40
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
320
155
265
470
51
Information and Cultural Industries
20
35
20
15
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
0
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
0
0
0
0
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
180
50
35
45
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
0
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
30
0
10
35
61
Educational Services
10
10
10
10
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
165
130
140
125
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
25
25
35
60
72
Accommodation and Food Services
110
110
145
205
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
45
105
60
75
91
Public Administration
0
0
0
0
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
910
615
745
1,100
Newfoundland and Labrador - Total
1,385
1,460
1,115
1,540
Prince Edward Island
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
145
170
230
275
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
0
0
0
0
22
Utilities
0
0
0
10
23
Construction
10
20
10
0
31-33
Manufacturing
250
435
510
305
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
400
615
750
590
41
Wholesale Trade
0
10
0
0
44-45
Retail Trade
0
0
0
0
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
45
60
75
60
51
Information and Cultural Industries
15
10
20
15
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
0
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
0
0
10
0
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
20
10
0
10
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
0
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
10
10
10
10
61
Educational Services
20
10
0
10
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
20
20
40
80
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
10
10
0
0
72
Accommodation and Food Services
25
10
60
65
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
0
10
10
0
91
Public Administration
0
0
0
0
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
170
150
225
265
Prince Edward Island - Total
575
775
980
850
Nova Scotia
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
670
875
935
1,095
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
90
315
250
290
22
Utilities
30
35
15
10
23
Construction
55
680
85
370
31-33
Manufacturing
385
275
330
380
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
1,225
2,185
1,615
2,140
41
Wholesale Trade
15
55
50
50
44-45
Retail Trade
30
10
15
35
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
90
85
60
95
51
Information and Cultural Industries
80
90
110
45
52
Finance and Insurance
40
25
25
25
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
10
0
0
20
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
225
145
115
260
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
10
10
10
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
125
205
305
110
61
Educational Services
120
140
155
115
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
160
135
240
190
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
135
80
90
85
72
Accommodation and Food Services
295
295
530
650
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
115
105
135
100
91
Public Administration
10
0
15
0
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
1,445
1,380
1,855
1,790
Nova Scotia - Total
2,670
3,560
3,470
3,935
New Brunswick
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
70
80
90
110
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
40
10
65
0
22
Utilities
60
40
0
0
23
Construction
220
260
30
150
31-33
Manufacturing
525
440
800
1,210
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
920
830
990
1,470
41
Wholesale Trade
0
25
10
0
44-45
Retail Trade
30
15
20
15
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
245
155
240
290
51
Information and Cultural Industries
20
0
15
10
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
10
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
0
0
0
10
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
50
45
35
70
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
10
0
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
20
20
20
105
61
Educational Services
35
30
35
20
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
100
95
90
70
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
100
70
60
60
72
Accommodation and Food Services
150
130
190
330
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
100
90
75
55
91
Public Administration
0
0
0
10
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
860
680
790
1,025
New Brunswick - Total
1,775
1,510
1,775
2,500
Quebec
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
5,545
8,645
7,125
7,335
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
95
30
40
40
22
Utilities
15
15
0
15
23
Construction
50
90
120
175
31-33
Manufacturing
910
1,130
915
1,140
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
6,615
9,910
8,210
8,710
41
Wholesale Trade
165
120
120
160
44-45
Retail Trade
245
250
310
345
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
215
255
185
175
51
Information and Cultural Industries
285
380
455
610
52
Finance and Insurance
45
70
35
55
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
35
25
15
35
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
825
785
775
800
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
15
15
10
15
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
105
145
160
170
61
Educational Services
565
625
555
345
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
210
225
250
275
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
1,440
1,340
1,165
1,125
72
Accommodation and Food Services
760
715
670
790
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
1,870
1,270
1,140
980
91
Public Administration
35
30
40
30
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
6,810
6,260
5,890
5,905
Quebec - Total
13,425
16,170
14,100
14,610
Ontario
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
19,715
19,015
19,415
20,400
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
215
275
165
160
22
Utilities
305
240
375
175
23
Construction
2,290
1,035
1,065
1,220
31-33
Manufacturing
4,415
2,640
2,950
2,895
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
26,940
23,200
23,975
24,850
41
Wholesale Trade
645
790
680
590
44-45
Retail Trade
520
370
465
430
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
815
350
420
510
51
Information and Cultural Industries
1,830
1,600
1,730
1,825
52
Finance and Insurance
325
175
210
330
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
75
30
80
110
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
1,475
845
1,535
2,830
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
15
15
30
60
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
340
335
315
270
61
Educational Services
1,840
1,690
1,470
535
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
495
345
320
350
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
4,550
3,835
4,375
4,175
72
Accommodation and Food Services
3,265
2,540
2,770
2,540
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
19,355
10,885
10,355
8,150
91
Public Administration
155
140
185
85
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
35,705
23,945
24,940
22,790
Ontario - Total
62,645
47,145
48,915
47,635
Manitoba
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
710
665
390
425
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
10
10
0
0
22
Utilities
15
0
10
0
23
Construction
200
100
80
195
31-33
Manufacturing
1,105
370
300
120
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
2,035
1,155
770
745
41
Wholesale Trade
35
0
10
20
44-45
Retail Trade
40
20
15
40
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
370
125
60
280
51
Information and Cultural Industries
45
10
30
20
52
Finance and Insurance
10
0
0
10
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
15
10
20
0
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
70
50
55
90
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
0
10
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
0
0
0
10
61
Educational Services
125
90
90
65
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
100
215
220
100
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
565
715
470
730
72
Accommodation and Food Services
255
195
205
170
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
315
180
155
120
91
Public Administration
25
15
30
10
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
1,965
1,630
1,365
1,650
Manitoba - Total
4,000
2,780
2,140
2,395
Saskatchewan
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
390
415
445
390
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
50
20
35
125
22
Utilities
30
20
45
25
23
Construction
195
180
205
595
31-33
Manufacturing
630
275
105
235
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
1,295
900
840
1,370
41
Wholesale Trade
30
25
0
40
44-45
Retail Trade
85
95
60
120
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
185
115
130
405
51
Information and Cultural Industries
30
30
20
25
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
0
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
0
10
0
10
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
50
70
50
95
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
10
0
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
35
20
20
480
61
Educational Services
50
55
40
45
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
715
780
630
375
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
60
95
85
130
72
Accommodation and Food Services
855
990
480
815
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
285
210
280
260
91
Public Administration
0
0
10
10
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
2,395
2,510
1,800
2,800
Saskatchewan - Total
3,690
3,410
2,640
4,170
Alberta
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
2,415
2,045
2,175
2,470
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
2,025
675
1,680
2,180
22
Utilities
585
190
310
280
23
Construction
11,185
2,935
4,715
4,945
31-33
Manufacturing
7,895
2,935
3,245
3,600
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
24,105
8,780
12,125
13,475
41
Wholesale Trade
1,300
335
495
620
44-45
Retail Trade
4,375
2,115
2,865
3,605
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
2,145
930
1,490
1,490
51
Information and Cultural Industries
415
350
230
435
52
Finance and Insurance
80
45
50
55
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
550
90
125
295
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
1,220
510
630
910
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
50
35
45
75
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
3,700
1,360
1,600
1,875
61
Educational Services
425
345
340
265
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
2,865
1,345
1,040
1,000
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
1,345
1,110
1,150
1,230
72
Accommodation and Food Services
23,170
10,475
16,385
20,915
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
8,340
4,375
5,175
4,565
91
Public Administration
120
25
25
30
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
50,100
23,445
31,645
37,365
Alberta - Total
74,200
32,230
43,775
50,840
British Columbia
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
4,940
4,135
3,970
4,590
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
115
65
85
265
22
Utilities
145
315
105
185
23
Construction
5,535
1,030
680
1,515
31-33
Manufacturing
1,855
1,575
570
1,610
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
12,590
7,130
5,415
8,170
41
Wholesale Trade
650
195
175
350
44-45
Retail Trade
1,110
315
285
375
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
670
570
1,820
750
51
Information and Cultural Industries
1,880
2,340
2,075
2,335
52
Finance and Insurance
65
25
25
35
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
115
55
40
45
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
1,170
595
475
850
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
50
30
10
10
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,080
295
355
160
61
Educational Services
620
460
350
250
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
940
675
465
330
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
2,370
1,910
1,810
1,520
72
Accommodation and Food Services
7,845
2,030
2,725
2,830
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
8,010
4,950
5,095
4,520
91
Public Administration
50
60
35
60
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
26,625
14,500
15,735
14,425
British Columbia - Total
39,215
21,635
21,150
22,600
Yukon
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
0
0
0
10
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
80
10
20
10
22
Utilities
0
0
0
0
23
Construction
0
0
0
0
31-33
Manufacturing
10
0
0
0
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
95
10
30
10
41
Wholesale Trade
0
0
0
0
44-45
Retail Trade
25
0
0
0
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
95
50
50
55
51
Information and Cultural Industries
0
10
0
30
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
0
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
0
0
0
0
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
10
10
0
0
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
0
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
10
0
10
10
61
Educational Services
0
0
0
0
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
10
0
10
10
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
20
15
20
20
72
Accommodation and Food Services
50
10
10
25
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
25
25
10
10
91
Public Administration
0
0
0
10
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
245
110
110
155
Yukon - Total
340
115
135
165
Northwest Territories
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
0
0
10
0
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
80
10
10
10
22
Utilities
0
0
0
0
23
Construction
0
0
0
0
31-33
Manufacturing
55
10
0
10
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
135
15
10
15
41
Wholesale Trade
10
10
0
0
44-45
Retail Trade
15
0
0
20
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
10
0
10
0
51
Information and Cultural Industries
10
10
0
0
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
0
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
10
0
0
10
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
0
10
10
15
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
10
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
20
0
10
0
61
Educational Services
0
0
10
10
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
10
10
0
0
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
0
15
10
0
72
Accommodation and Food Services
120
30
80
85
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
55
25
35
35
91
Public Administration
0
0
10
10
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
250
100
180
175
Northwest Territories - Total
385
120
175
190
Nunavut
NAICS Code
Industry Sector
2008
2009
2010
2011
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
10
0
0
0
21
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
0
0
15
0
22
Utilities
0
0
0
0
23
Construction
20
0
0
10
31-33
Manufacturing
0
10
0
0
Goods-Producing Industry Sectors
20
0
20
0
41
Wholesale Trade
0
0
0
0
44-45
Retail Trade
10
0
10
10
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
15
0
0
45
51
Information and Cultural Industries
0
0
10
0
52
Finance and Insurance
0
0
0
0
53
Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
0
10
0
0
54
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
0
0
10
0
55
Management of Companies and Enterprises
0
0
0
0
56
Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services
0
0
80
0
61
Educational Services
0
10
0
10
62
Health Care and Social Assistance
10
0
0
0
71
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
0
80
0
0
72
Accommodation and Food Services
20
10
0
0
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
15
10
10
15
91
Public Administration
0
0
10
10
Services-Producing Industry Sectors
65
120
110
75
Nunavut - Total
90
125
130
80
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by the industry sector of the employer, based on the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 2002.
A four-digit NAICS code is assigned to each employer based on the employer's primary business activity. This table only shows the industry sector at the two-digit level. The NAICS classification may not be linked to the specific occupation of the TFW.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to apply for a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 6a : Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive Labour Market Opinions (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by estimated business size
Canada
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
51,570
29,660
29,760
26,885
Small (5-49)
67,025
41,635
47,730
54,765
Small-Medium (50-99)
20,390
14,295
15,215
18,465
Medium (100-499)
30,150
21,045
21,780
25,695
Large (500+)
29,015
16,650
15,275
11,070
Not stated
6,250
7,750
10,745
14,640
Canada - Total
204,400
131,035
140,505
151,520
Newfoundland and Labrador
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
90
80
80
130
Small (5-49)
135
150
180
245
Small-Medium (50-99)
385
460
180
105
Medium (100-499)
190
75
195
180
Large (500+)
255
165
200
95
Not stated
335
525
290
780
Newfoundland and Labrador - Total
1,385
1,460
1,115
1,540
Prince Edward Island
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
30
20
10
25
Small (5-49)
180
165
165
220
Small-Medium (50-99)
75
115
265
310
Medium (100-499)
75
190
290
265
Large (500+)
210
265
230
15
Not stated
10
20
20
0
Prince Edward Island - Total
575
775
980
850
Nova Scotia
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
270
300
260
365
Small (5-49)
950
900
1,225
1,190
Small-Medium (50-99)
290
375
545
645
Medium (100-499)
560
1,170
495
705
Large (500+)
455
285
300
260
Not stated
150
525
645
775
Nova Scotia - Total
2,670
3,560
3,470
3,935
New Brunswick
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
210
195
190
140
Small (5-49)
490
275
420
490
Small-Medium (50-99)
190
85
85
235
Medium (100-499)
320
520
715
1,220
Large (500+)
500
390
250
175
Not stated
65
55
115
240
New Brunswick - Total
1,775
1,510
1,775
2,500
Quebec
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
2,780
2,230
2,040
1,870
Small (5-49)
3,805
4,950
5,015
5,625
Small-Medium (50-99)
1,610
2,540
1,555
2,185
Medium (100-499)
2,630
3,540
3,105
2,770
Large (500+)
2,045
2,485
1,600
1,360
Not stated
555
430
795
795
Quebec - Total
13,425
16,170
14,100
14,610
Ontario
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
24,195
13,875
12,890
11,235
Small (5-49)
18,980
16,565
16,280
16,575
Small-Medium (50-99)
5,770
4,915
4,980
5,450
Medium (100-499)
6,965
6,135
6,645
7,795
Large (500+)
5,470
3,800
2,925
1,705
Not stated
1,270
1,855
5,200
4,880
Ontario - Total
62,645
47,145
48,915
47,635
Manitoba
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
475
330
255
240
Small (5-49)
930
620
525
765
Small-Medium (50-99)
215
215
145
165
Medium (100-499)
1,330
965
530
760
Large (500+)
960
545
505
200
Not stated
85
110
180
265
Manitoba - Total
4,000
2,780
2,140
2,395
Saskatchewan
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
430
410
430
420
Small (5-49)
990
985
850
1,250
Small-Medium (50-99)
385
385
105
295
Medium (100-499)
660
545
225
475
Large (500+)
1,150
1,010
815
1,245
Not stated
75
80
215
485
Saskatchewan - Total
3,690
3,410
2,640
4,170
Alberta
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
12,100
5,745
6,670
6,960
Small (5-49)
25,350
11,425
16,810
21,275
Small-Medium (50-99)
7,545
3,460
5,320
7,030
Medium (100-499)
12,310
4,505
6,660
8,425
Large (500+)
14,970
6,020
6,835
4,765
Not stated
1,925
1,080
1,485
2,385
Alberta - Total
74,200
32,230
43,775
50,840
British Columbia
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
10,815
6,395
6,855
5,415
Small (5-49)
14,910
5,500
6,075
6,975
Small-Medium (50-99)
3,720
1,715
1,990
1,995
Medium (100-499)
5,070
3,390
2,865
3,080
Large (500+)
2,985
1,680
1,615
1,240
Not stated
1,710
2,955
1,750
3,895
British Columbia - Total
39,215
21,635
21,150
22,600
Yukon
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
55
35
30
45
Small (5-49)
185
65
15
60
Small-Medium (50-99)
55
0
0
0
Medium (100-499)
15
0
30
0
Large (500+)
0
10
0
0
Not stated
30
10
60
60
Yukon - Total
340
115
135
165
Northwest Territories
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
115
30
35
35
Small (5-49)
105
35
90
90
Small-Medium (50-99)
120
30
35
40
Medium (100-499)
15
10
10
10
Large (500+)
10
0
0
0
Not stated
15
15
10
15
Northwest Territories - Total
385
120
175
190
Nunavut
Estimated Business Size (Number of employees)
2008
2009
2010
2011
Micro (1-4)
15
20
10
15
Small (5-49)
25
0
90
10
Small-Medium (50-99)
20
10
20
0
Medium (100-499)
0
0
0
0
Large (500+)
0
0
0
0
Not stated
30
100
0
55
Nunavut - Total
90
125
130
80
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by reported business size.
Business size is estimated by adding the number of Canadians and TFWs working for the employer, as reported on the LMO application.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to apply for a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 7a: Top occupational groups according to the number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive Labour Market Opinions (including the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program), by province/territory
Canada
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8431
General Farm Workers
16,410
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
15,680
2
8611
Harvesting Labourers
12,805
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
12,385
4
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
7,500
5
6242
Cooks
7,060
6
6212
Food Service Supervisors
3,570
7
5133
Musicians and Singers
3,075
8
5232
Other Performers
2,955
9
7411
Truck Drivers
2,765
10
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
2,500
11
5135
Actors and Comedians
1,680
12
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
1,560
13
2243
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
1,530
14
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
1,515
15
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
1,505
16
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
1,370
17
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
1,310
18
7271
Carpenters
1,285
19
6611
Cashiers
1,255
20
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
19,765
1
8431
General Farm Workers
16,470
2
8611
Harvesting Labourers
10,975
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
9,180
4
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
6,790
5
6242
Cooks
6,220
6
5133
Musicians and Singers
3,670
7
5232
Other Performers
2,635
8
6212
Food Service Supervisors
2,430
9
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
2,315
10
7411
Truck Drivers
2,035
11
3111
Specialist Physicians
1,870
12
2243
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
1,840
13
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
1,800
14
5135
Actors and Comedians
1,645
15
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
1,635
16
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
1,515
17
7293
Insulators
1,365
18
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
1,360
19
7412
Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators
1,325
20
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
19,530
1
8431
General Farm Workers
16,440
2
8611
Harvesting Labourers
13,400
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
6,715
4
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
6,105
5
6242
Cooks
4,320
6
5133
Musicians and Singers
3,980
7
3111
Specialist Physicians
2,325
8
5232
Other Performers
1,830
9
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
1,810
10
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
1,650
11
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
1,635
12
3152
Registered Nurses
1,625
13
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
1,620
14
5135
Actors and Comedians
1,405
15
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
1,390
16
7411
Truck Drivers
1,240
17
6212
Food Service Supervisors
1,110
18
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
995
19
7252
Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
950
20
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
34,285
1
8431
General Farm Workers
18,310
2
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
15,790
3
8611
Harvesting Labourers
10,580
4
6242
Cooks
7,565
5
7611
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
6,350
6
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
6,065
7
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
5,035
8
5133
Musicians and Singers
5,015
9
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
3,705
10
7271
Carpenters
3,445
11
9619
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
3,160
12
7411
Truck Drivers
2,845
13
3111
Specialist Physicians
2,310
14
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
2,300
15
6421
Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks
2,035
16
7265
Welders and Related Machine Operators
1,990
17
7252
Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
1,975
18
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
1,960
19
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
1,945
20
Newfoundland and Labrador
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8232
Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers
100
1
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
95
2
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
90
3
2255
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians
85
4
2232
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
70
5
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
70
5
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
70
5
6242
Cooks
65
8
3111
Specialist Physicians
55
9
7382
Commercial Divers
50
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
90
1
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
85
2
6242
Cooks
75
3
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
70
4
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
70
4
3111
Specialist Physicians
65
6
8232
Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers
55
7
7434
Engine Room Crew, Water Transport
40
8
2232
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
40
8
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
40
8
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
2255
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians
85
1
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
80
2
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
80
2
2232
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
80
2
8232
Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers
75
5
6242
Cooks
75
5
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
65
7
7382
Commercial Divers
65
7
3111
Specialist Physicians
65
7
7311
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
55
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
125
1
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
100
2
6242
Cooks
95
3
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
90
4
3111
Specialist Physicians
90
4
7434
Engine Room Crew, Water Transport
65
6
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
65
6
2255
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians
60
8
8232
Oil and Gas Well Drillers, Servicers, Testers and Related Workers
45
9
2232
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
45
9
Prince Edward Island
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9463
Fish Plant Workers
295
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
135
2
8431
General Farm Workers
100
3
7411
Truck Drivers
60
4
6471
Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations
50
5
6242
Cooks
25
6
8613
Aquaculture and Marine Harvest Labourers
20
7
2174
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
15
8
6212
Food Service Supervisors
10
9
3111
Specialist Physicians
10
9
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9463
Fish Plant Workers
495
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
125
2
8431
General Farm Workers
90
3
7411
Truck Drivers
75
4
6242
Cooks
20
5
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
20
5
9619
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
20
5
6212
Food Service Supervisors
15
8
6471
Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations
10
9
3111
Specialist Physicians
10
9
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9463
Fish Plant Workers
410
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
145
2
7411
Truck Drivers
55
3
8431
General Farm Workers
25
4
7219
Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers
10
5
9619
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
10
5
3111
Specialist Physicians
10
5
2174
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
0
8
6242
Cooks
0
8
6441
Tour and Travel Guides
0
8
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9463
Fish Plant Workers
130
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
115
2
9618
Labourers in Fish Processing
110
3
7411
Truck Drivers
45
4
2174
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
25
5
6242
Cooks
20
6
8431
General Farm Workers
20
6
3111
Specialist Physicians
0
8
5134
Dancers
0
8
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
0
8
Nova Scotia
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8431
General Farm Workers
810
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
285
2
6242
Cooks
265
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
255
4
2232
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
95
5
9463
Fish Plant Workers
95
5
6212
Food Service Supervisors
85
7
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
85
7
2241
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
70
9
4141
Secondary School Teachers
60
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8431
General Farm Workers
770
1
6242
Cooks
230
2
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
220
3
8611
Harvesting Labourers
170
4
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
100
5
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
90
6
3111
Specialist Physicians
80
7
2232
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
60
8
5133
Musicians and Singers
55
9
3152
Registered Nurses
50
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
490
1
8431
General Farm Workers
340
2
6242
Cooks
170
3
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
140
4
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
140
4
7265
Welders and Related Machine Operators
105
6
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
95
7
2261
Non-Destructive Testers and Inspectors
80
8
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
80
8
3111
Specialist Physicians
75
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
395
1
8431
General Farm Workers
290
2
6242
Cooks
170
3
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
80
4
3111
Specialist Physicians
80
4
2212
Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians
80
4
5133
Musicians and Singers
70
7
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
60
8
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
50
9
3152
Registered Nurses
50
9
New Brunswick
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9463
Fish Plant Workers
715
1
9618
Labourers in Fish Processing
355
2
7411
Truck Drivers
340
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
165
4
7611
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
110
5
6242
Cooks
110
5
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
50
7
3111
Specialist Physicians
35
8
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
30
9
8611
Harvesting Labourers
30
9
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9463
Fish Plant Workers
420
1
7411
Truck Drivers
210
2
9618
Labourers in Fish Processing
195
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
80
4
6242
Cooks
80
4
9613
Labourers in Chemical Products Processing and Utilities
65
6
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
55
7
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
35
8
3111
Specialist Physicians
35
8
8611
Harvesting Labourers
30
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
7293
Insulators
225
1
7411
Truck Drivers
140
2
9618
Labourers in Fish Processing
125
3
9463
Fish Plant Workers
80
4
6242
Cooks
80
4
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
60
6
5133
Musicians and Singers
50
7
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
40
8
3111
Specialist Physicians
40
8
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
35
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
7293
Insulators
160
1
7411
Truck Drivers
155
2
9618
Labourers in Fish Processing
105
3
6242
Cooks
95
4
5133
Musicians and Singers
75
5
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
70
6
9463
Fish Plant Workers
65
7
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
55
8
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
55
8
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
50
10
Quebec
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
6,575
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
825
2
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
570
3
8431
General Farm Workers
500
4
5133
Musicians and Singers
360
5
5232
Other Performers
360
5
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
215
7
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
210
8
2146
Aerospace Engineers
205
9
6242
Cooks
195
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
6,370
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
995
2
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
630
3
8431
General Farm Workers
440
4
5133
Musicians and Singers
395
5
5232
Other Performers
325
6
3111
Specialist Physicians
290
7
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
255
8
6242
Cooks
190
9
2146
Aerospace Engineers
175
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
8,190
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
1,090
2
5133
Musicians and Singers
580
3
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
400
4
5232
Other Performers
390
5
8431
General Farm Workers
385
6
3111
Specialist Physicians
315
7
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
235
8
2146
Aerospace Engineers
210
9
6242
Cooks
210
9
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
5,250
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
1,685
2
5133
Musicians and Singers
615
3
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
455
4
3111
Specialist Physicians
300
5
5232
Other Performers
260
6
6242
Cooks
250
7
8431
General Farm Workers
235
8
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
170
9
6241
Chefs
155
10
Ontario
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8431
General Farm Workers
13,555
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
7,720
2
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
6,455
3
5133
Musicians and Singers
1,645
4
2243
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
1,140
5
5232
Other Performers
1,080
6
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
805
7
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
790
8
6242
Cooks
755
9
2174
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
635
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8431
General Farm Workers
13,485
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
9,850
2
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
5,645
3
5133
Musicians and Singers
2,155
4
2243
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
1,420
5
5232
Other Performers
1,010
6
3111
Specialist Physicians
910
7
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
875
8
6242
Cooks
840
9
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
765
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8431
General Farm Workers
14,055
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
10,510
2
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
5,235
3
5133
Musicians and Singers
2,110
4
3111
Specialist Physicians
1,155
5
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
945
6
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
845
7
6242
Cooks
705
8
2243
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
580
9
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
560
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
18,740
1
8431
General Farm Workers
15,570
2
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
3,835
3
5133
Musicians and Singers
2,840
4
3111
Specialist Physicians
1,105
5
5231
Announcers and Other Broadcasters
1,075
6
6242
Cooks
915
7
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
780
8
2243
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics
720
9
8611
Harvesting Labourers
640
10
Manitoba
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
270
1
6671
Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport
260
2
7411
Truck Drivers
215
3
6242
Cooks
100
4
8253
Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers
100
4
5133
Musicians and Singers
90
6
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
90
6
8431
General Farm Workers
85
8
6623
Other Elemental Sales Occupations
75
9
5251
Athletes
60
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9462
Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers
195
1
3152
Registered Nurses
185
2
6671
Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport
185
2
8611
Harvesting Labourers
140
4
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
115
5
5133
Musicians and Singers
105
6
8251
Farmers and Farm Managers
85
7
8253
Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers
80
8
6242
Cooks
80
8
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
60
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
420
1
6671
Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport
295
2
9462
Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers
265
3
3152
Registered Nurses
170
4
7411
Truck Drivers
140
5
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
135
6
5133
Musicians and Singers
105
7
8431
General Farm Workers
95
8
6242
Cooks
80
9
0621
Retail Trade Managers
80
9
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
9462
Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers
830
1
7411
Truck Drivers
370
2
8431
General Farm Workers
325
3
6671
Operators and Attendants in Amusement, Recreation and Sport
275
4
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
215
5
8611
Harvesting Labourers
165
6
5133
Musicians and Singers
120
7
6242
Cooks
120
7
8253
Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers
110
9
7265
Welders and Related Machine Operators
90
10
Saskatchewan
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
455
1
8431
General Farm Workers
250
2
7293
Insulators
225
3
7411
Truck Drivers
220
4
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
200
5
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
160
6
7271
Carpenters
160
6
3152
Registered Nurses
160
6
6212
Food Service Supervisors
105
9
6242
Cooks
105
9
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
3152
Registered Nurses
435
1
8431
General Farm Workers
260
2
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
245
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
210
4
6242
Cooks
165
5
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
135
6
7411
Truck Drivers
120
7
8432
Nursery and Greenhouse Workers
90
8
8251
Farmers and Farm Managers
60
9
3111
Specialist Physicians
45
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
590
1
3152
Registered Nurses
550
2
6242
Cooks
230
3
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
185
4
8251
Farmers and Farm Managers
160
5
8431
General Farm Workers
135
6
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
115
7
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
105
8
7411
Truck Drivers
105
8
7265
Welders and Related Machine Operators
95
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
3152
Registered Nurses
475
1
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
470
2
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
250
3
7265
Welders and Related Machine Operators
240
4
6242
Cooks
210
5
7411
Truck Drivers
175
6
8251
Farmers and Farm Managers
135
7
3112
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
135
7
8431
General Farm Workers
120
9
3111
Specialist Physicians
120
9
Alberta
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
10,375
1
6242
Cooks
4,380
2
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
3,270
3
6212
Food Service Supervisors
3,025
4
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
2,110
5
6611
Cashiers
1,170
6
7411
Truck Drivers
1,165
7
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
1,105
8
8431
General Farm Workers
945
9
7611
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
745
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
7,715
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
3,795
2
6242
Cooks
3,515
3
6212
Food Service Supervisors
2,140
4
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
2,015
5
7293
Insulators
1,370
6
7411
Truck Drivers
1,090
7
8431
General Farm Workers
1,080
8
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
880
9
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
880
9
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
5,235
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
3,350
2
6242
Cooks
2,065
3
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
1,420
4
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
1,025
5
6212
Food Service Supervisors
990
6
8431
General Farm Workers
965
7
7252
Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
840
8
6421
Retail Salespersons and Sales Clerks
640
9
7411
Truck Drivers
625
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
11,760
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
5,835
2
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
4,515
3
6242
Cooks
3,895
4
7611
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
3,680
5
9619
Other Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
2,480
6
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
2,355
7
9617
Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing
1,935
8
7252
Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers
1,870
9
7271
Carpenters
1,770
10
British Columbia
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
8611
Harvesting Labourers
4,505
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
3,405
2
6242
Cooks
1,035
3
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
875
4
5135
Actors and Comedians
830
5
5232
Other Performers
785
6
7271
Carpenters
675
7
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
575
8
7411
Truck Drivers
550
9
5133
Musicians and Singers
465
10
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
4,535
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
3,560
2
7412
Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators
1,295
3
6242
Cooks
1,005
4
5135
Actors and Comedians
825
5
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
740
6
5232
Other Performers
700
7
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
595
8
5133
Musicians and Singers
565
9
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
545
10
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
4,030
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
3,595
2
5135
Actors and Comedians
765
3
6242
Cooks
680
4
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
655
5
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
630
6
5232
Other Performers
560
7
5133
Musicians and Singers
525
8
7271
Carpenters
470
9
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
460
10
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
7,295
1
8611
Harvesting Labourers
3,720
2
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
3,310
3
7611
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
2,480
4
6242
Cooks
1,770
5
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
1,155
6
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
1,145
7
7271
Carpenters
1,095
8
8431
General Farm Workers
815
9
5135
Actors and Comedians
755
10
Yukon
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
5131
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
25
1
7362
Railway Conductors and Brakemen/women
20
2
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
15
3
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
15
3
7314
Railway Carmen/women
15
3
7361
Railway and Yard Locomotive Engineers
0
6
5134
Dancers
0
6
5225
Audio and Video Recording Technicians
0
6
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
0
6
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
0
6
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
7362
Railway Conductors and Brakemen/women
20
1
8231
Underground Production and Development Miners
20
1
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
15
3
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
10
4
7361
Railway and Yard Locomotive Engineers
10
4
7314
Railway Carmen/women
10
4
5134
Dancers
0
7
3152
Registered Nurses
0
7
7611
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
0
7
7241
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
0
7
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
20
1
7362
Railway Conductors and Brakemen/women
20
1
7361
Railway and Yard Locomotive Engineers
10
3
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
10
3
7314
Railway Carmen/women
0
5
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
0
5
7413
Taxi and Limousine Drivers and Chauffeurs
0
5
7231
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
0
5
2254
Land Survey Technologists and Technicians
0
5
5232
Other Performers
0
5
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
25
1
7362
Railway Conductors and Brakemen/women
25
1
7372
Drillers and Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
15
3
5254
Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness
15
3
7265
Welders and Related Machine Operators
15
3
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
15
3
7311
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile)
15
3
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
15
3
7314
Railway Carmen/women
10
9
6622
Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers
10
9
Northwest Territories
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
55
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
30
2
6242
Cooks
10
3
6622
Grocery Clerks and Store Shelf Stockers
10
3
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
0
5
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
0
5
6441
Tour and Travel Guides
0
5
1235
Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers
0
5
7295
Floor Covering Installers
0
5
7344
Jewellers, Watch Repairers and Related Occupations
0
5
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
50
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
40
2
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
15
3
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
10
4
6441
Tour and Travel Guides
10
4
6242
Cooks
0
6
1235
Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers
0
6
6611
Cashiers
0
6
7244
Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers
0
6
4142
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
0
6
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
20
1
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
20
1
6441
Tour and Travel Guides
15
3
7231
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
10
4
6242
Cooks
0
5
1235
Assessors, Valuators and Appraisers
0
5
2212
Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians
0
5
5226
Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
0
5
0811
Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
0
5
7411
Truck Drivers
0
5
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
70
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
55
2
7344
Jewellers, Watch Repairers and Related Occupations
30
3
7372
Drillers and Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
25
4
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
20
5
6242
Cooks
15
6
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
10
7
6441
Tour and Travel Guides
10
7
6611
Cashiers
10
7
8221
Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
0
10
Nunavut
2011
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
15
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
15
1
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
10
3
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
10
3
6242
Cooks
0
5
6441
Tour and Travel Guides
0
5
6241
Chefs
0
5
3414
Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
0
5
0632
Accommodation Service Managers
0
5
7244
Electrical Power Line and Cable Workers
0
5
2010
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
15
1
2271
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors
15
1
7434
Engine Room Crew, Water Transport
10
3
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
0
4
6242
Cooks
0
4
7433
Deck Crew, Water Transport
0
4
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
0
4
7315
Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
0
4
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
0
4
4216
Other Instructors
0
4
2009
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6641
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
10
1
7434
Engine Room Crew, Water Transport
10
1
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
10
1
2271
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors
0
4
6672
Other Attendants in Accommodation and Travel
0
4
6242
Cooks
0
4
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
0
4
6241
Chefs
0
4
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
0
4
7231
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
0
4
2008
NOC Code
Occupational Group
Number
Rank
6474
Babysitters, Nannies and Parents' Helpers
15
1
7264
Ironworkers
15
1
6453
Food and Beverage Servers
0
3
6242
Cooks
0
3
6661
Light Duty Cleaners
0
3
2274
Engineer Officers, Water Transport
0
3
2273
Deck Officers, Water Transport
0
3
5222
Film and Video Camera Operators
0
3
7242
Industrial Electricians
0
3
0711
Construction Managers
0
3
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the top occupational groups according to the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) by province/territory.
Occupational groups are based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2006. A four-digit NOC code is assigned to each TFW position and entered in the FWS.
Occupational groups are ranked using the standard competition ranking (1-2-2-4). Groups with the same number of TFW positions receive the same ranking and then a gap is left in the ranking numbers. However, only the top 20 national occupational groups and the top 10 provincial occupational groups inclusively, are displayed.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions. LMOs related to hiring a skilled worker for a permanent position (arranged employment opinion) are not included.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to apply for a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 8a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions issued under the Live-in Caregiver Program, by province/territory
Provinces/Territories
2008
2009
2010
2011
Newfoundland and Labrador
25
45
30
30
Prince Edward Island
0
0
0
0
Nova Scotia
85
75
100
55
New Brunswick
70
60
55
30
Quebec
1,685
1,090
1,000
830
Ontario
18,735
10,510
9,845
7,720
Manitoba
220
135
110
90
Saskatchewan
245
185
245
205
Alberta
5,835
3,350
3,795
3,265
British Columbia
7,295
4,025
4,535
3,400
Yukon
15
20
15
15
Northwest Territories
55
25
40
35
Nunavut
15
10
0
10
Canada - Total
34,285
19,525
19,770
15,680
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) issued under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), by province/territory.
The appropriate TFW program stream is recorded in the FWS at the time of processing the LMO application.
The NOC code 6474 is assigned to TFW positions under LCP and entered in the FWS.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to obtain a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 9a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions issued under the Pilot Project for Occupations Requiring Lower Levels of Formal Training (NOC C and D), by province/territory
Province/Territory
2008
2009
2010
2011
Newfoundland and Labrador
310
225
290
360
Prince Edward Island
320
495
645
450
Nova Scotia
400
630
695
745
New Brunswick
635
530
1,145
1,850
Quebec
2,595
4,995
4,145
4,095
Ontario
3,230
2,555
2,890
2,545
Manitoba
1,830
940
610
735
Saskatchewan
1,315
1,230
745
1,420
Alberta
43,120
15,630
20,670
24,900
British Columbia
13,420
3,135
3,655
2,765
Yukon
115
20
15
30
Northwest Territories
150
40
90
100
Nunavut
20
50
50
30
Canada - Total
67,450
30,475
35,650
40,025
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) issued under the Pilot Project for Occupations Requiring Lower Levels of Formal Training (NOC C and D), by province/territory.
The appropriate TFW program stream is recorded in the FWS at the time of processing the LMO application.
A four-digit NOC code is assigned to each TFW position and entered in the FWS. The NOC skill level corresponds to the second digit of the NOC code for all occupations except management occupations (i.e., all NOC codes for management occupations start with a ''0''). NOC occupations coded under skill levels A and B require higher levels of formal education and/or training whereas NOC occupations coded under skill levels C and D require lower levels of formal education and/or training. Management occupations are not subject to skill level criteria as they may require a combination of additional factors including experience and expertise.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add up due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to obtain a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 10a: Number of temporary foreign worker positions on positive labour market opinions under the Agricultural Occupations, by location of employment
Canada
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
27,850
28,785
27,685
28,845
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
2,185
Higher Skilled
785
685
695
625
Lower Skilled
6,015
6,825
6,670
5,855
Canada - Total
34,650
36,290
35,060
37,510
Newfoundland and Labrador
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
0
0
0
0
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
0
Higher Skilled
0
10
0
0
Lower Skilled
0
0
0
0
Newfoundland and Labrador - Total
0
0
0
10
Prince Edward Island
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
120
160
205
230
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
0
Higher Skilled
10
0
10
0
Lower Skilled
15
0
15
15
Prince Edward Island - Total
140
170
225
260
Nova Scotia
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
620
805
920
1,080
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
0
Higher Skilled
10
0
10
0
Lower Skilled
20
30
0
0
Nova Scotia - Total
650
835
930
1,085
New Brunswick
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
25
30
35
55
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
10
Higher Skilled
0
0
0
0
Lower Skilled
35
40
40
35
New Brunswick - Total
65
70
85
105
Quebec
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
3,330
4,325
3,520
3,345
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
635
Higher Skilled
10
15
15
25
Lower Skilled
2,195
4,265
3,555
3,295
Quebec - Total
5,535
8,605
7,095
7,300
Ontario
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
18,340
18,175
18,195
18,710
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
900
Higher Skilled
90
60
70
85
Lower Skilled
1,590
1,150
1,555
1,140
Ontario - Total
20,020
19,385
19,820
20,835
Manitoba
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
460
470
205
320
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
20
Higher Skilled
140
95
140
55
Lower Skilled
115
100
50
35
Manitoba - Total
710
665
395
430
Saskatchewan
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
105
120
130
150
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
20
Higher Skilled
165
180
75
30
Lower Skilled
65
90
215
185
Saskatchewan - Total
340
395
420
380
Alberta
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
1,045
1,005
935
965
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
220
Higher Skilled
305
300
350
360
Lower Skilled
950
720
815
850
Alberta - Total
2,295
2,030
2,100
2,400
British Columbia
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
3,795
3,695
3,535
3,985
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
380
Higher Skilled
60
35
50
55
Lower Skilled
1,040
420
415
285
British Columbia - Total
4,900
4,150
4,000
4,710
Yukon
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
0
0
0
0
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
0
Higher Skilled
0
0
0
0
Lower Skilled
0
0
0
10
Yukon - Total
0
0
0
0
Northwest Territories
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
0
0
0
0
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
0
Higher Skilled
10
10
10
0
Lower Skilled
0
0
0
0
Northwest Territories - Total
0
0
0
0
Nunavut
Agricultural Occupations
2008
2009
2010
2011
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
0
0
0
0
Agricultural Stream
0
0
0
0
Higher Skilled
0
0
0
0
Lower Skilled
0
0
0
0
Nunavut - Total
0
0
0
0
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS).
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinions (LMOs) issued under the Agricultural Occupations by location of employment.
SAWP is based on intergovernmental agreements with Mexico and certain Caribbean countries, and operates in the following provinces: Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
SAWP workers must be employed for not less than 240 hours of work within a period of six weeks or less, for a maximum duration of 8 months between January 1st and December 15th. Workers may transfer from one farm to another through prior written approval from HRSDC/Service Canada and the foreign government representative in Canada. In the case of workers who are transferred to another farm following completion of their contract with an employer, no minimum hours of work apply.
Because SAWP workers may work for more than one employer during the growing season (e.g., transfers), the total number of SAWP positions reported in this table does not reflect the actual number of seasonal workers in Canada during that period.
The new Agricultural stream was introduced on April 1, 2011. This stream is similar to the Seasonal Agricultural Program (SAWP), except TFWs from countries outside of those permissible under SAWP, are able to participate.
For the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and the Agricultural Stream, refer to the National List of Commodities.
A temporary foreign worker occupying an agricultural position in either the Lower Skilled or Higher Skilled category is not linked with SAWP or the Agricultural Stream. However, the position must be associated to a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code related to agriculture, in addition to one of the following 3-digit or 4-digit North American Industry Classification (NAICS) codes: 111 Crop Production, 112 Animal Production, 1151 Support Activities for Crop Production, or 1152 Support Activities for Animal Production.
The location of employment is specified on the LMO application and entered in the FWS by the officer processing the application.
Totals may not add due to rounding.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Not all positions on positive LMOs result in the issuance of a work permit: on average 50% of positive LMOs obtain a work permit. In addition, there is an average delay of 104 days between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
Not all TFWs require an LMO to obtain a work permit. A number of exemptions exist, including those provided for in the General Agreement on Trade in Services and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
Table 10b: Number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on positive labour market opinion (LMO) issued under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, by location of employment
Province
2008
2009
2010
2011
Prince Edward Island
120
145
190
230
Nova Scotia
620
805
895
1,095
New Brunswick
20
30
50
30
Quebec
3,760
3,775
3,330
3,555
Ontario
18,550
17,945
18,335
18,310
Manitoba
340
360
400
310
Saskatchewan
100
125
135
150
Alberta
950
1,005
970
985
British Columbia
3,770
3,410
3,540
4,105
Canada - Total
28,235
27,595
27,845
28,765
Notes:
Source: Foreign Worker System (FWS). The numbers in italics are estimates.
The table shows the number of temporary foreign worker (TFW) positions on labour market opinion (LMO) confirmations issued under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) during each season, by participating province.
One LMO application may be submitted by an employer for any number of TFW positions.
SAWP is based on intergovernmental agreements with Mexico and certain Caribbean countries, and operates in the following provinces: Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
TFW positions may also be requested by employers for agricultural occupations in any sector/commodity, from any country, through the Pilot Project for Occupations Requiring Lower Levels of Formal Training.
SAWP workers must be employed for not less than 240 hours of work within a period of six weeks or less, for a maximum duration of 8 months between January 1st and December 15th. Workers may transfer from one farm to another through prior written approval from HRSDC/Service Canada and the foreign government representative in Canada. In the case of workers who are transferred to another farm following completion of their contract with an employer, no minimum hours of work apply.
Because SAWP workers may work for more than one employer during the growing season (e.g., transfers), the total number of positions reported in this table does not reflect the actual number of seasonal workers in Canada during that period.
Totals may not add due to rounding.
The decision to issue a work permit rests with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). A work permit may not be issued for all TFWs named on an positive LMO. In addition, there is a delay between the decision date and the date on which the TFW obtains a work permit and/or enters Canada.
The numbers appearing in this table may differ from those reported in previous HRSDC releases. These differences are adjustments to administrative data files as normally occur over time and reflect refinement in methods of calculation for the purpose of increasing accuracy in the way statistical information is presented.
