Employer Intelligence Profile

Simard Suspensions inc LMIA employer profile

Baie-St-Paul, G3Z2W9

Simard Suspensions inc appears in the visible LMIA employer record set with 71 approved positions across 11 sponsoring role tracks in Quebec. The clearest role signals are Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators, and the latest visible activity appears in April to June 2025.

Hiring foreign workers: Yes Active in 2024

Executive summary

Approved positions on record 71
Sponsoring job tracks 11
Provinces in scope 1
Latest visible activity April to June 2025

Visible streams: 2 | Core stream mix: Low Wage, High Wage

Confidence Strong hiring confidence
Pathway fit Potential PR Pathway Fit
Role mix Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators

Sponsoring roles

Sponsoring jobs with LMIA support

Simard Suspensions inc currently shows 11 sponsoring role tracks and 71 approved positions on record. The clearest role signals on this page are Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators.

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers 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 7321 TEER N/A Quebec Low Wage 29 positions $14 - $22/hr

As an automotive service technician, truck, bus mechanics, and mechanical repairer, you will work on automotive repair, customer or client service, diagnostics, hands-on work, and mechanical maintenance while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Automotive Repair Customer Service Diagnostics Hands-On Work Mechanical Maintenance Vehicle Safety

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in automotive repair
  • Keep customer or client service organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on diagnostics tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting hands-on work

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.
  • 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 automotive service technician, truck, bus mechanics, and mechanical repairer, you will work on automotive repair, customer or client service, diagnostics, mechanical skills, and vehicle maintenance while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Automotive Repair Customer Service Diagnostics Mechanical Skills Vehicle Maintenance Safety Compliance

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in automotive repair
  • Keep customer or client service organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on diagnostics tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting mechanical skills

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.
  • 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 labourers in metal fabrication, you will work on manufacturing, safety compliance, assembly, welding, and machinery operation while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Manufacturing Safety Compliance Assembly Welding Machinery Operation Quality Control

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in manufacturing
  • Keep safety compliance organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on assembly tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting welding

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Some employers may expect some secondary school preparation.

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 welder and related machine operator, you will work on blueprint reading, metal fabrication, welding, machine operation, and quality control while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Blueprint Reading Metal Fabrication Welding Machine Operation Quality Control Manufacturing

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in blueprint reading
  • Keep metal fabrication organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on welding tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting machine operation

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.
  • 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 industrial painter, coater, and metal finishing process operator, you will work on surface preparation, spray coating, metal finishing, protective coatings, and equipment operation while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Surface Preparation Spray Coating Metal Finishing Protective Coatings Equipment Operation Paint Mixing

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in surface preparation
  • Keep spray coating organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on metal finishing tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting protective coatings

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.
  • 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 an electrical mechanics, you will work on safety compliance, troubleshooting, electrical maintenance, installation, and electrical systems while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Safety Compliance Troubleshooting Electrical Maintenance Installation Electrical Systems Repair

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in safety compliance
  • Keep troubleshooting organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on electrical maintenance tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting installation

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.
  • 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 machinist, machining, and tooling inspector, you will work on precision engineering, quality control, manufacturing, machine operation, and tooling inspection while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Precision Engineering Quality Control Manufacturing Machine Operation Tooling Inspection Blueprint Reading

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in precision engineering
  • Keep quality control organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on manufacturing tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting machine operation

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.
  • 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 mechanical engineering technologist and technician, you will work on mechanical design, product testing, technical documentation, technical support, and engineering support while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Mechanical Design Product Testing Technical Documentation Technical Support Engineering Support Quality Assurance

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in mechanical design
  • Keep product testing organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on technical documentation tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting technical support

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Employers usually expect college, certificate, apprenticeship, or other role-related training.
  • 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 an auto body collision, refinishing, glass technician, and damage repair estimator, you will work on auto body repair, damage estimation, vehicle refinishing, safety compliance, and collision repair while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Auto Body Repair Damage Estimation Vehicle Refinishing Safety Compliance Collision Repair Welding

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in auto body repair
  • Keep damage estimation organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on vehicle refinishing tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting safety compliance

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.
  • 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.

Create a profile for this role

As a labourers in metal fabrication, you will work on manufacturing, quality control, machinery operation, safety compliance, and assembly while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Manufacturing Quality Control Machinery Operation Safety Compliance Assembly Safety Protocols

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in manufacturing
  • Keep quality control organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on machinery operation tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting safety compliance

Employers also commonly look for

  • Education: Some employers may expect some secondary school preparation.

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.

Create a profile for this role

As a welder and related machine operator, you will work on metal fabrication, quality control, welding, blueprint reading, and machine operation while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Metal Fabrication Quality Control Welding Blueprint Reading Machine Operation Manufacturing

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in metal fabrication
  • Keep quality control organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on welding tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting blueprint reading

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.
  • 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.

Create a profile for this role

LMIA Pathway Insight

Read the employer record like a candidate strategist

These LMIA pathway signals are based on Simard Suspensions inc's visible role mix, latest activity in April to June 2025, and the occupations that stand out most on this employer record: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators.

Confidence signal

LMIA validity confidence

Strong confidence
Based on 7 approved positions in the latest visible period and the activity in April to June 2025, this employer reflects a Strong level of international talent hiring activity in Canada.

Employer continuity

Employer consistency insight

Active in 2024
This employer has appeared in LMIA records across 5 different years, showing a steady long-term hiring presence.

Occupation mix

Occupation diversity insight

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators
The employer has hired under 11 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

Potential PR Pathway Fit
LMIA activity, pathway tags, and employer location together suggest a Potential PR Pathway Fit level of relevance for candidates exploring employer-linked PR pathways in Canada.
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Final takeaway

How to read this employer page

Visible demand in Quebec
Simard Suspensions inc shows strong LMIA hiring confidence based on the published employer record. The latest visible activity appears in April to June 2025. Visible sponsoring history includes roles such as Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators. 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

Simard Suspensions 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 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 April to June
7 approved positions
2025 January to March
4 approved positions
2024 July to September
16 approved positions
2024 April to June
2 approved positions
2023 April to June
9 approved positions
2022 October to December
2 approved positions
2022 July to September
6 approved positions
2022 April to June
5 approved positions

Provinces with visible records

Quebec

Streams represented

Low Wage High Wage

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

Has Simard Suspensions inc hired foreign workers before?

Simard Suspensions inc shows a visible LMIA-related employer record with 71 approved positions on record. The latest visible activity appears in April to June 2025.

Which roles stand out most on this employer page?

The strongest visible role signals are Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, Welders and related machine operators. 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?

Simard Suspensions inc shows visible demand in Quebec. Stream coverage currently points to Low Wage, High Wage.

How should I use this page before creating a profile?

Start by checking whether your experience aligns to Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication, 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 Potential 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 Simard Suspensions inc compares with broader visible LMIA demand in occupations connected to Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, Labourers in metal fabrication.

Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators

469+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

933 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

1,281+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

2,468 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Welders and related machine operators

985+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

3,133 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Labourers in metal fabrication

128+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

243 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

1,281+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

2,468 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators

182+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

500 total approved positions are represented in related records.

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