Employer Intelligence Profile

Alberta Health Services LMIA employer profile

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2E8

Alberta Health Services appears in the visible LMIA employer record set with 455 approved positions across 16 sponsoring role tracks in Alberta. The clearest role signals are Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, and the latest visible activity appears in October to December 2025.

Hiring foreign workers: Yes Active in 2025

Executive summary

Approved positions on record 455
Sponsoring job tracks 16
Provinces in scope 1
Latest visible activity October to December 2025

Visible streams: 2 | Core stream mix: High Wage, Global Talent Stream

Confidence Strong hiring confidence
Pathway fit Good PR Pathway Fit
Role mix Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

Sponsoring roles

Sponsoring jobs with LMIA support

Alberta Health Services currently shows 16 sponsoring role tracks and 455 approved positions on record. The clearest role signals on this page are Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.

Specialist physicians This sponsoring role is shown with the legacy NOC 2016 code carried in the historical LMIA record. Older employer records can use 4-digit codes even when the newer Canadian classification now uses 5-digit NOCs. Legacy NOC 3111 TEER N/A Alberta High Wage 153 positions $75 - $150/hr

As a specialist physician, you will work on patient care, diagnosis, healthcare operations, medical specialist, and preventive medicine while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Patient Care Diagnosis Healthcare Operations Medical Specialist Preventive Medicine Clinical Practice

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in patient care
  • Keep diagnosis organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on healthcare operations tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting medical specialist

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, you will work on healthcare collaboration, clinical medicine, patient care, laboratory analysis, and laboratory testing while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Healthcare Collaboration Clinical Medicine Patient Care Laboratory Analysis Laboratory Testing Medical Research

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in healthcare collaboration
  • Keep clinical medicine organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on patient care tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting laboratory analysis

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse, you will provide direct nursing care, monitor patients, document clinical updates, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and support education or treatment plans. Employers usually look for someone who can communicate clearly, stay organized during shift-based care, and respond confidently when patient needs change.

Role signals
Patient Care Clinical Monitoring Care Coordination Healthcare Documentation Health Education Nursing Leadership

Typical employer expectations

  • Provide direct nursing care and monitor patient condition while following care plans and clinical procedures
  • Document assessments, treatments, and status changes clearly and accurately
  • Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other care staff to support safe and timely care
  • Support patient education, treatment follow-through, and communication with families or support networks

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect an approved registered nursing or registered psychiatric nursing program, and some specialized roles may prefer additional academic training.
  • Experience: Specialized or advanced nursing roles may require additional clinical experience or focused training.
  • Licence or certification: Registration with the applicable nursing regulatory body is required for practice, depending on the nursing designation and province.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a general practitioner and family physician, you will work on family medicine, patient care, diagnosis, preventive medicine, and health education while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Family Medicine Patient Care Diagnosis Preventive Medicine Health Education Primary Care

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in family medicine
  • Keep patient care organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on diagnosis tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting preventive medicine

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a general practitioner and family physician, you will work on family medicine, patient care, preventive medicine, diagnosis, and healthcare operations while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Family Medicine Patient Care Preventive Medicine Diagnosis Healthcare Operations Medical Education

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in family medicine
  • Keep patient care organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on preventive medicine tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting diagnosis

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a specialists in surgery, you will work on patient care, healthcare operations, medical procedures, surgical procedures, and post-operative care while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Patient Care Healthcare Operations Medical Procedures Surgical Procedures Post-Operative Care Healthcare Team

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in patient care
  • Keep healthcare operations organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on medical procedures tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting surgical procedures

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a physiotherapist, you will assess clients, develop treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises or rehabilitation routines, document progress, and help improve mobility and physical function. Employers usually look for someone who can communicate clearly, coach clients confidently, and apply treatment plans with strong clinical judgment.

Role signals
Patient Assessment Rehabilitation Planning Mobility Support Treatment Programs Clinical Documentation Pain Management

Typical employer expectations

  • Assess client needs and develop treatment plans aimed at restoring or improving physical function
  • Guide therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation routines, or mobility-focused treatment programs
  • Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document clinical observations clearly
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other care providers to support safe rehabilitation follow-through

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect a master’s degree in physiotherapy together with supervised practical training.
  • Experience: Supervised practical training is part of the path into the role.
  • Licence or certification: Licence or registration with the applicable regulatory body is required, and completion of the physiotherapy competency examination is usually part of the qualification path.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As an occupational therapist, you will work on client assessment, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, healthcare collaboration, and patient care while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Client Assessment Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Healthcare Collaboration Patient Care Therapeutic Programs

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in client assessment
  • Keep rehabilitation organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on occupational therapy tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting healthcare collaboration

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As an allied primary health practitioner, you will work on health care, patient care, clinical practice, rehabilitation, and therapeutic services while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Health Care Patient Care Clinical Practice Rehabilitation Therapeutic Services Health Education

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in health care
  • Keep patient care organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on clinical practice tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting rehabilitation

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field, and some roles may prefer advanced study.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a biologist and related scientist, you will work on environmental science, data analysis, biological research, laboratory work, and laboratory skills while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Environmental Science Data Analysis Biological Research Laboratory Work Laboratory Skills Biology

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in environmental science
  • Keep data analysis organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on biological research tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting laboratory work

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field, and some roles may prefer advanced study.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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Typical employer expectations

No editorial employer-expectation summary was attached to this role record.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary based on visible LMIA role patterns and is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

The direct Government of Canada NOC profile link is not attached to this role record yet.

Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As an information systems analyst and consultant, you will work on information technology, consulting, business solutions, systems analysis, and client consultation while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Information Technology Consulting Business Solutions Systems Analysis Client Consultation Efficiency Improvement

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in information technology
  • Keep consulting organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on business solutions tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting systems analysis

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant software development experience is commonly expected, and some roles value prior programming experience.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

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Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a managers in health care, you will work on financial oversight, health care management, operations oversight, patient care improvement, and policy development while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Financial Oversight Health Care Management Operations Oversight Patient Care Improvement Policy Development Team Leadership

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in financial oversight
  • Keep health care management organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on operations oversight tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting patient care improvement

Employers also commonly look for

  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a medical sonographer, you will work on medical imaging, patient care, ultrasound technology, healthcare operations, and sonography while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Medical Imaging Patient Care Ultrasound Technology Healthcare Operations Sonography Diagnostic Imaging

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in medical imaging
  • Keep patient care organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on ultrasound technology tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting healthcare operations

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect college, certificate, apprenticeship, or other role-related training.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a psychologist, you will work on mental health, therapy, counseling, research, and clinical psychology while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Mental Health Therapy Counseling Research Clinical Psychology Psychological Assessment

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in mental health
  • Keep therapy organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on counseling tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting research

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field, and some roles may prefer advanced study.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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As a respiratory therapist, clinical perfusionist, and cardiopulmonary technologist, you will work on clinical support, healthcare operations, medical equipment, patient care, and patient education while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Clinical Support Healthcare Operations Medical Equipment Patient Care Patient Education Respiratory Therapy

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in clinical support
  • Keep healthcare operations organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on medical equipment tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting patient care

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
  • Licence or certification: Role-specific licensing, registration, certification, or a driver’s licence may be needed in some settings.

Official reference

This is an independent editorial summary and category set based on role context and visible LMIA patterns. It is not an official Government of Canada NOC description.

See the Government of Canada NOC profile

Salaries are shown in CAD and reflect national hourly wage estimates. Employers may refine expectations, language needs, or licensing requirements during screening.

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LMIA Pathway Insight

Read the employer record like a candidate strategist

These LMIA pathway signals are based on Alberta Health Services's visible role mix, latest activity in October to December 2025, and the occupations that stand out most on this employer record: Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses.

Confidence signal

LMIA validity confidence

Strong confidence
Based on 78 approved positions in the latest visible period and the activity in October to December 2025, this employer reflects a Strong level of international talent hiring activity in Canada.

Employer continuity

Employer consistency insight

Active in 2025
This employer has appeared in LMIA records across 9 different years, showing a steady long-term hiring presence.

Occupation mix

Occupation diversity insight

Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
The employer has hired under 16 distinct occupations over time, suggesting a broad workforce composition.

Demand pattern

Retention and continuity insight

Fairly Positive
This employer has reapplied for some occupations across multiple years, suggesting recurring demand and workforce continuity.

Work-to-PR alignment

Pathway alignment for candidates

Good PR Pathway Fit
LMIA activity, pathway tags, and employer location together suggest a Good PR Pathway Fit level of relevance for candidates exploring employer-linked PR pathways in Canada.
AAIP Alberta Opportunity Stream AAIP Alberta Express Entry Stream AAIP Dedicated Health Care Pathway AAIP Rural Renewal Stream

Final takeaway

How to read this employer page

Visible demand in Alberta
Alberta Health Services shows strong LMIA hiring confidence based on the published employer record. The latest visible activity appears in October to December 2025. Visible sponsoring history includes roles such as Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. The current record set points to demand in Alberta. Candidates who align their experience, NOC fit, and resume presentation to this employer profile can build a stronger application path.

Employer footprint

Visible hiring footprint and timeline

Alberta Health Services shows visible activity across 1 provinces and 2 streams. Use this footprint to judge where and how the employer's LMIA-supported hiring has been concentrated.

Visible LMIA activity timeline

Latest visible activity appears in October to December 2025. The timeline below groups approved positions by visible year and quarter so you can see how this employer record is distributed over time.

2025 October to December
78 approved positions
2025 April to June
2 approved positions
2025 January to March
1 approved positions
2024 October to December
71 approved positions
2024 July to September
3 approved positions
2024 January to March
13 approved positions
2023 October to December
73 approved positions
2023 July to September
81 approved positions

Provinces with visible records

Alberta

Streams represented

High Wage Global Talent Stream

Related employer records

Only one employer record is visible for this profile.

Searcher questions

Questions candidates usually want answered on an employer page

These answers use Alberta Health Services's visible role mix, location footprint, and LMIA history so candidates can decide faster whether this employer is worth targeting.

Has Alberta Health Services hired foreign workers before?

Alberta Health Services shows a visible LMIA-related employer record with 455 approved positions on record. The latest visible activity appears in October to December 2025.

Which roles stand out most on this employer page?

The strongest visible role signals are Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. These are usually the best starting points when deciding whether your current job title and experience fit this employer.

Where is this employer's visible activity concentrated?

Alberta Health Services shows visible demand in Alberta. Stream coverage currently points to High Wage, Global Talent Stream.

How should I use this page before creating a profile?

Start by checking whether your experience aligns to Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, then review the sponsoring roles and recent timeline. If the fit looks strong, create a profile so your job title and resume can be matched to employers with similar visible demand.

Is this page useful for PR or work permit planning?

LMIA activity, pathway tags, and employer location together suggest a Good PR Pathway Fit level of relevance for candidates exploring employer-linked PR pathways in Canada. Use this page as employer and role research, not as a guarantee of PR or a live job offer.

Market context

Employers like this have hired international talent across related roles

These related-role counts show how Alberta Health Services compares with broader visible LMIA demand in occupations connected to Specialist physicians, Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine.

General practitioners and family physicians

393+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

1,111 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

2+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

2 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

99+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

387 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Specialists in surgery

27+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

53 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Managers in health care

16+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

17 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Occupational therapists

5+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

7 total approved positions are represented in related records.

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