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D-Wave Systems Inc. LMIA employer profile

Burnaby, BC V5G 4M9

D-Wave Systems Inc. appears in the visible LMIA employer record set with 5 approved positions across 4 sponsoring role tracks in British Columbia. The clearest role signals are Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services, and the latest visible activity appears in July to September 2020.

Hiring foreign workers: Yes Active in 2020

Executive summary

Approved positions on record 5
Sponsoring job tracks 4
Provinces in scope 1
Latest visible activity July to September 2020

Visible streams: 3 | Core stream mix: Global Talent Stream, Global Talent, Unclassified

Confidence Emerging hiring confidence
Pathway fit Emerging PR Pathway Fit
Role mix Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services

Sponsoring roles

Sponsoring jobs with LMIA support

D-Wave Systems Inc. currently shows 4 sponsoring role tracks and 5 approved positions on record. The clearest role signals on this page are Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services.

Physicists and astronomers 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 2111 TEER N/A British Columbia Global Talent Stream 2 positions $30 - $60/hr

As a physicist and astronomer, you will work on data analysis, research, theoretical physics, experimental physics, and astronomy while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Data Analysis Research Theoretical Physics Experimental Physics Astronomy Scientific Publishing

Typical employer expectations

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

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field, and some roles may prefer advanced study.

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 computer engineers (except software engineer and designers), you will work on computer hardware, data analysis, engineering, system design, and technical testing while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Computer Hardware Data Analysis Engineering System Design Technical Testing

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in computer hardware
  • Keep data analysis organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on engineering tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting system design

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: Professional engineering licensing may be needed when the role involves practising as a Professional Engineer or approving engineering work.

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 a software engineer and designer, you will work on application development, solution design, software programming, technical documentation, and system maintenance while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Application Development Solution Design Software Programming Technical Documentation System Maintenance System Analysis

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in application development
  • Keep solution design organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on software programming tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting technical documentation

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 software development experience is commonly expected, and some roles value prior programming experience.
  • Licence or certification: Professional engineering licensing may be needed when the role involves practising as a Professional Engineer or approving engineering work.

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 D-Wave Systems Inc.'s visible role mix, latest activity in July to September 2020, and the occupations that stand out most on this employer record: Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services.

Confidence signal

LMIA validity confidence

Emerging confidence
Based on 1 approved positions in the latest visible period and the recent activity in July to September 2020, this employer reflects a Emerging level of international talent hiring activity in Canada.

Employer continuity

Employer consistency insight

Active in 2020
This employer has appeared in LMIA records across 4 different years, showing a steady long-term hiring presence.

Occupation mix

Occupation diversity insight

Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services
The employer’s LMIA history includes more than one NOC category, indicating diverse staffing needs.

Demand pattern

Retention and continuity insight

Fairly Positive
LMIA records indicate employer hiring activity, which may reflect project-based, seasonal, or evolving workforce demand across hiring cycles.

Work-to-PR alignment

Pathway alignment for candidates

Emerging PR Pathway Fit
This employer’s hiring history and pathway signals reflect a Emerging PR Pathway Fit level of alignment with work-to-PR opportunities commonly linked to employer-supported immigration streams in Canada.
BC PNP Skilled Worker

Final takeaway

How to read this employer page

Visible demand in British Columbia
D-Wave Systems Inc. shows emerging LMIA hiring confidence based on the published employer record. The latest visible activity appears in July to September 2020. Visible sponsoring history includes roles such as Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services. The current record set points to demand in British Columbia. 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

D-Wave Systems Inc. shows visible activity across 1 provinces and 3 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 July to September 2020. The timeline below groups approved positions by visible year and quarter so you can see how this employer record is distributed over time.

2020 July to September
1 approved positions
2018 January to March
1 approved positions
2017 October to December
1 approved positions
2017 July to September
1 approved positions
2016 October to December
1 approved positions

Provinces with visible records

British Columbia

Streams represented

Global Talent Stream Global Talent Unclassified

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 D-Wave Systems Inc.'s visible role mix, location footprint, and LMIA history so candidates can decide faster whether this employer is worth targeting.

Has D-Wave Systems Inc. hired foreign workers before?

D-Wave Systems Inc. shows a visible LMIA-related employer record with 5 approved positions on record. The latest visible activity appears in July to September 2020.

Which roles stand out most on this employer page?

The strongest visible role signals are Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services. 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?

D-Wave Systems Inc. shows visible demand in British Columbia. Stream coverage currently points to Global Talent Stream, Global Talent, Unclassified.

How should I use this page before creating a profile?

Start by checking whether your experience aligns to Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), 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?

This employer’s hiring history and pathway signals reflect a Emerging PR Pathway Fit level of alignment with work-to-PR opportunities commonly linked to employer-supported immigration streams 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 D-Wave Systems Inc. compares with broader visible LMIA demand in occupations connected to Physicists and astronomers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers).

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

219+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

570 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Software engineers and designers

2,010+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

8,586 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Physicists and astronomers

48+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

75 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services

1,053+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

1,243 total approved positions are represented in related records.

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