Canada LMIA Heatmap – Yearly Stats by Occupation

Top Occupations vs. Program Stream (Refused Positions)

Occupation

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60031 - Accommodation service managers

0632 - Accommodation service managers

6313 - Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

62022 - Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

14200 - Accounting and related clerks

Metric

Year

Quarter

Occupation	Global Talent Stream	High Wage	Low Wage	Permanent Resident Only	Primary Agriculture
73300 Transport truck drivers	-	1,353 Refused Positions	106 Refused Positions	4 Refused Positions	-
85101 Harvesting labourers	-	-	3 Refused Positions	-	1,411 Refused Positions
63200 Cooks	-	447 Refused Positions	788 Refused Positions	12 Refused Positions	-
8431 General farm workers	-	-	7 Refused Positions	-	1,151 Refused Positions
62020 Food service supervisors	-	241 Refused Positions	681 Refused Positions	57 Refused Positions	-
13110 Administrative assistants	-	509 Refused Positions	385 Refused Positions	38 Refused Positions	-
75110 Construction trades helpers and labourers	1 Refused Positions	346 Refused Positions	529 Refused Positions	1 Refused Positions	-
62010 Retail sales supervisors	-	231 Refused Positions	357 Refused Positions	31 Refused Positions	-
7511 Transport truck drivers	-	520 Refused Positions	70 Refused Positions	3 Refused Positions	-
60030 Restaurant and food service managers	-	461 Refused Positions	116 Refused Positions	14 Refused Positions	-
13100 Administrative officers	-	384 Refused Positions	94 Refused Positions	20 Refused Positions	-
65201 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations	-	50 Refused Positions	425 Refused Positions	1 Refused Positions	-
12200 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers	-	278 Refused Positions	127 Refused Positions	18 Refused Positions	-
51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations	-	401 Refused Positions	1 Refused Positions	-	-
5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations	-	400 Refused Positions	1 Refused Positions	-	-
72310 Carpenters	1 Refused Positions	343 Refused Positions	45 Refused Positions	3 Refused Positions	-
33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates	-	67 Refused Positions	295 Refused Positions	-	-
65310 Light duty cleaners	-	38 Refused Positions	252 Refused Positions	-	-
1241 Administrative assistants	-	114 Refused Positions	142 Refused Positions	14 Refused Positions	-
6322 Cooks	-	23 Refused Positions	231 Refused Positions	-	-

How to read the LMIA heatmap

This heatmap visualizes the distribution of Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) data across different occupations and program streams. Darker colors indicate higher volumes of the selected metric (e.g., more approved positions). Use the filters above to drill down by year, quarter, or specific occupation to identify trends in the Canadian labor market.

Understanding the metrics

Approved Positions

The number of foreign worker positions approved on positive LMIAs. This reflects the actual labor demand filled by TFWs.

Approved LMIAs

The count of positive LMIA applications issued to employers. One application can cover multiple positions.

Refused Positions

The number of positions requested by employers but refused by ESDC due to program non-compliance or labor market factors.

Refused LMIAs

The count of LMIA applications that received a negative decision from Service Canada.

About the data

The data presented here is sourced from open government datasets provided by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Tables are updated quarterly. This tool aggregates the raw data to provide actionable insights for employers, immigration consultants, and researchers.

Source: Open Government Portal, Government of Canada.