Employer Intelligence Profile

Exfo Inc. LMIA employer profile

QUÉBEC, QC G1M 2K

Exfo Inc. appears in the visible LMIA employer record set with 15 approved positions across 7 sponsoring role tracks in Quebec. The clearest role signals are Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), and the latest visible activity appears in April to June 2023.

Hiring foreign workers: Yes Active in 2023

Executive summary

Approved positions on record 15
Sponsoring job tracks 7
Provinces in scope 1
Latest visible activity April to June 2023

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

Confidence Developing hiring confidence
Pathway fit Emerging PR Pathway Fit
Role mix Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

Sponsoring roles

Sponsoring jobs with LMIA support

Exfo Inc. currently shows 7 sponsoring role tracks and 15 approved positions on record. The clearest role signals on this page are Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers).

Computer programmers and interactive media developers 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 2174 TEER N/A Quebec Global Talent Stream 6 positions $30 - $55/hr

As a computer programmer and interactive media developer, you will work on application development, software programming, software testing, user experience, and technical documentation while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Application Development Software Programming Software Testing User Experience Technical Documentation Debugging

Typical employer expectations

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

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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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.

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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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As a computer network technician, you will work on network installation, technical support, troubleshooting, data backup, and system maintenance while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Network Installation Technical Support Troubleshooting Data Backup System Maintenance User Training

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in network installation
  • Keep technical support organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on troubleshooting tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting data backup

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.

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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 human resource and recruitment officer, you will work on employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, agriculture sector, and onboarding while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Employee Relations Talent Acquisition Training and Development Agriculture Sector Onboarding Workplace Culture

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in employee relations
  • Keep talent acquisition organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on training and development tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting agriculture sector

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 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 retail and wholesale buyer, you will work on inventory management, market analysis, purchasing, supplier negotiation, and wholesale trade while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Inventory Management Market Analysis Purchasing Supplier Negotiation Wholesale Trade Consumer Trends

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in inventory management
  • Keep market analysis organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on purchasing tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting supplier negotiation

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers may accept secondary school combined with job-related training or a relevant support program.
  • 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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LMIA Pathway Insight

Read the employer record like a candidate strategist

These LMIA pathway signals are based on Exfo Inc.'s visible role mix, latest activity in April to June 2023, and the occupations that stand out most on this employer record: Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers).

Confidence signal

LMIA validity confidence

Developing confidence
Based on 3 approved positions in the latest visible period and the recent activity in April to June 2023, this employer reflects a Developing level of international talent hiring activity in Canada.

Employer continuity

Employer consistency insight

Active in 2023
This employer has appeared in LMIA records across 4 different years, showing a steady long-term hiring presence.

Occupation mix

Occupation diversity insight

Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
The employer has hired under 7 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

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.
Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program

Final takeaway

How to read this employer page

Visible demand in Quebec
Exfo Inc. shows developing LMIA hiring confidence based on the published employer record. The latest visible activity appears in April to June 2023. Visible sponsoring history includes roles such as Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers). The current record set points to demand in Quebec. 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

Exfo Inc. 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 April to June 2023. The timeline below groups approved positions by visible year and quarter so you can see how this employer record is distributed over time.

2023 April to June
3 approved positions
2023 January to March
2 approved positions
2022 July to September
4 approved positions
2022 January to March
2 approved positions
2021 October to December
2 approved positions
2021 July to September
1 approved positions
2019 July to September
1 approved positions

Provinces with visible records

Quebec

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

Has Exfo Inc. hired foreign workers before?

Exfo Inc. shows a visible LMIA-related employer record with 15 approved positions on record. The latest visible activity appears in April to June 2023.

Which roles stand out most on this employer page?

The strongest visible role signals are Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers, Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers). 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?

Exfo Inc. shows visible demand in Quebec. 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 Computer programmers and interactive media developers, 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 Exfo Inc. compares with broader visible LMIA demand in occupations connected to Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Software engineers and designers.

Computer network technicians

644+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

953 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Retail and wholesale buyers

376+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

460 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.

Computer programmers and interactive media developers

2,283+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

9,135 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

219+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

570 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Human resources and recruitment officers

493+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

625 total approved positions are represented in related records.

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