Employer Intelligence Profile

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. LMIA employer profile

Vancouver, BC V6C 0C4

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. appears in the visible LMIA employer record set with 8 approved positions across 5 sponsoring role tracks in British Columbia. The clearest role signals are Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers, and the latest visible activity appears in January to March 2023.

Hiring foreign workers: Yes Active in 2023

Executive summary

Approved positions on record 8
Sponsoring job tracks 5
Provinces in scope 1
Latest visible activity January to March 2023

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

Confidence Developing hiring confidence
Pathway fit Emerging PR Pathway Fit
Role mix Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers

Sponsoring roles

Sponsoring jobs with LMIA support

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. currently shows 5 sponsoring role tracks and 8 approved positions on record. The clearest role signals on this page are Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers.

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 British Columbia Global Talent Stream 3 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
  • 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
  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
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.

As a producer, director, choreographer, and related occupation, you will work on artistic direction, creative collaboration, production management, film direction, and theatre production while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Artistic Direction Creative Collaboration Production Management Film Direction Theatre Production Financial Oversight
  • Apply role-specific judgment in artistic direction
  • Keep creative collaboration organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on production management tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting film direction
  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
  • Experience: Relevant hands-on experience or supervised practical training is commonly expected.
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.

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

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.

As a professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relation, you will work on market research, marketing strategy, campaign management, social media management, and campaign analysis while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Market Research Marketing Strategy Campaign Management Social Media Management Campaign Analysis Client Relations
  • Apply role-specific judgment in market research
  • Keep marketing strategy organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on campaign management tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting social media management
  • Education: Employers usually expect post-secondary training in a related field.
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.

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

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.

LMIA Pathway Insight

Read the employer record like a candidate strategist

These LMIA pathway signals are based on Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.'s visible role mix, latest activity in January to March 2023, and the occupations that stand out most on this employer record: Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers.

Confidence signal

LMIA validity confidence

Developing confidence
Based on 1 approved positions in the latest visible period and the recent activity in January to March 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 5 different years, showing a steady long-term hiring presence.

Occupation mix

Occupation diversity insight

Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
The employer’s LMIA history includes more than one NOC category, indicating diverse staffing needs.

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
Based on this employer’s LMIA track record, location, and pathway fit, the available signals indicate a Emerging PR Pathway Fit level of alignment with employer-driven PR pathways in Canada.
BC PNP Skilled Worker

Final takeaway

How to read this employer page

Visible demand in British Columbia
Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. shows developing LMIA hiring confidence based on the published employer record. The latest visible activity appears in January to March 2023. Visible sponsoring history includes roles such as Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers. 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

Smoking Gun Interactive 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 January to March 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 January to March
1 approved positions
2022 January to March
3 approved positions
2021 October to December
2 approved positions
2020 January to March
1 approved positions
2017 April to June
1 approved positions

Provinces with visible records

British Columbia

Streams represented

Global Talent Stream 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 Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.'s visible role mix, location footprint, and LMIA history so candidates can decide faster whether this employer is worth targeting.

Has Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. hired foreign workers before?

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. shows a visible LMIA-related employer record with 8 approved positions on record. The latest visible activity appears in January to March 2023.

Which roles stand out most on this employer page?

The strongest visible role signals are Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, Advertising, marketing and public relations managers. 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?

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. shows visible demand in British Columbia. Stream coverage currently points to Global Talent Stream, High Wage.

How should I use this page before creating a profile?

Start by checking whether your experience aligns to Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations, 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?

Based on this employer’s LMIA track record, location, and pathway fit, the available signals indicate a Emerging PR Pathway Fit level of alignment with employer-driven 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 Smoking Gun Interactive Inc. compares with broader visible LMIA demand in occupations connected to Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations.

Senior government managers and officials

14+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

17 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Advertising, marketing and public relations managers

871+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

941 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.

Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

537+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

2,861 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations

1,485+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

1,658 total approved positions are represented in related records.

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