The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a process that determines the impact of hiring foreign workers on Canada's labour market and workforce.

What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?

Whenever it intends to hire a foreign worker, a Canadian employer must justify that no pre-existing Canadian (citizen or PR) is qualified for the vacant position, and that it can only be filled by a foreign worker.

It is the responsibility of every Canadian employer to obtain this LMIA document (formerly known as a Labour Market Opinion - LMO) before proceeding with a foreign hire.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is responsible for the evaluation and verification process of a job offer. This is mainly to ensure that there is no negative impact on the Canadian labor market.

It is generally observed that a positive EIMT is more likely to be obtained if it is located in major Canadian cities. A specialized position with a high salary is more likely to obtain a positive EIMT.

What are some of the best EIMT jobs in Canada?

Some of the popular EIMT jobs in Canada include:

Farm supervisor: With livestock production, horticulture, aquaculture and grains generating more than 2.3 million jobs, the agricultural sector is one of Canada's leading high-income generators. With industry booming and labor shortages, there's a constant need for experienced farm workers and supervisors.

Caregivers : With more people over 65 than under 15, it's also estimated that over 20% of Canadians will be over retirement age in another decade. This has opened up more opportunities for homecare providers and children.

Truckers: Many of Canada's key industries rely heavily on logistical support and transportation. As such, truck drivers are in high demand in every province, making them one of the best IMT jobs to look for.

Web Designers: The coronavirus pandemic has opened up the need for more online platforms as much as specialized technology professionals, and this will only increase in the coming years as the world moves towards digitization. Pathways such as the Global Talent Stream speed up work permit processing for specialized professionals.