These occupations do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to receive a Work Permit. Contact us to find out more.
- Steamfitter/pipefitter (NOC 7252)
- Welder (NOC 7265) and also Welder-wire process operator (NOC 7265)
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanic (NOC 7312)
- Heavy Equipment Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road) (NOC 7312)
- Heavy Equipment Technician – Transport Trailer Mechanic (NOC 7321)
- Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport Mechanic (NOC 7321)
- Ironworker (NOC 7236) and also Ironworker – structural/ornamental (NOC 7236)
- Ironworker – reinforcing (NOC 7236)
- Ironworker – metal building systems erector (NOC 7236)
- Millwright and industrial mechanic (NOC 7311)
- Carpenter (NOC 7271)
- Estimator (NOC 2234)
If your occupation is on this list, you do not need a Canadian job offer before you apply. Contact us to find out more.
- Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist (NOC 3141)
- Civil Engineer (NOC 2131)
- Computer Network Technician (NOC 2281)
- Computer Programmer & Interactive Media Developer (NOC 2174)
- Construction Estimator (NOC 2234)
- Construction Manager (NOC 0711)
- Database Analyst & Data Administrator (NOC 2172)
- Dietitian & Nutritionist (NOC 3132)
- Early Childhood Educator & Assistant (NOC 4214)
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technologist & Technician (NOC 2241)
- Electrical & Electronics Engineer (NOC 2133)
- Financial & Investment Analyst (NOC 1112)
- Financial Auditor & Accountant (NOC 1111)
- Financial Manager (NOC 0111)
- General Practitioner & Family Physician (NOC 3112)
- Geoscientist & Oceanographer (NOC 2113)
- Home Building & Renovation Manager (NOC 0712)
- Human Resources Manager (NOC 0112)
- Industrial Instrument Technician & Mechanic (NOC 2243)
- Information Systems Analyst & Consultant (NOC 2171)
- Inspector in Public & Environmental Health & Occupational Health & Safety (NOC 2263)
- Insurance, Real Estate & Financial Brokerage Manager (NOC 0121)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 3233)
- Manager in Health Care (NOC 0311)
- Manager in Natural Resources Production & Fishing (NOC 0811)
- Manufacturing Manager (NOC 0911)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician (NOC 2232)
- Mechanical Engineer (NOC 2132)
- Medical Radiation Technologist (3215)
- Medical Sonographer (NOC 3216)
- Nursing Co-Ordinator & Supervisor (NOC 3011)
- Occupational Therapist (NOC 3143)
- Other Financial Officer (NOC 1114)
- Paramedical Occupations (NOC 3234)
- Petroleum Engineer (NOC 2145)
- Physiotherapist (NOC 3142)
- Professional Occupations in Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations (NOC 1123)
- Property Administrator (NOC 1224)
- Psychologist (NOC 4151)
- Purchasing Manager (NOC 0113)
- Registered Nurse & Registered Psychiatric Nurse (NOC 3012)
- Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Perfusionist & Cardiopulmonary Technologist (NOC 3214)
- Securities Agent, Investment Dealer & Broker (NOC 1113)
- Senior Manager – Financial, Communications & Other Business Services (NOC 0013)
- Senior Manager – Trade, Broadcasting & Other Services (NOC 0015)
- Software Engineer & Designer (NOC 2173)
- Specialist Physician (NOC 3111)
- Supervisor, Finance & Insurance Office Worker (NOC 1212)
- Translator, Terminologist & Interpreter (NOC 5125)
- University Professor & Lecturer (NOC 4011)