Employer Intelligence Profile

TextNow, Inc. LMIA employer profile

WATERLOO, ON N2L 0J6

TextNow, Inc. appears in the visible LMIA employer record set with 14 approved positions across 6 sponsoring role tracks in Ontario. The clearest role signals are Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians, and the latest visible activity appears in April to June 2022.

Hiring foreign workers: Yes Active in 2022

Executive summary

Approved positions on record 14
Sponsoring job tracks 6
Provinces in scope 1
Latest visible activity April to June 2022

Visible streams: 1 | Core stream mix: Global Talent Stream

Confidence Emerging hiring confidence
Pathway fit Emerging PR Pathway Fit
Role mix Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians

Sponsoring roles

Sponsoring jobs with LMIA support

TextNow, Inc. currently shows 6 sponsoring role tracks and 14 approved positions on record. The clearest role signals on this page are Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians.

Software engineers and designers 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 2173 TEER N/A Ontario Global Talent Stream 4 positions $30 - $60/hr

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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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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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 testing technician, you will work on quality checks and work standards, software testing, test planning, technical documentation, and defect tracking while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Quality Assurance Software Testing Test Planning Technical Documentation Defect Tracking Bug Identification

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in quality checks and work standards
  • Keep software testing organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on test planning tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting technical documentation

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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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 database analyst and data administrator, you will work on database management, data security, performance optimization, information technology, and data modeling while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Database Management Data Security Performance Optimization Information Technology Data Modeling Backup and Recovery

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in database management
  • Keep data security organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on performance optimization tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting information technology

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 web designer and developer, you will work on web development, html/css, javascript, user interface design, and client consultation while keeping tasks organized, following employer procedures, and coordinating with the team as needed.

Role signals
Web Development Html/Css Javascript User Interface Design Client Consultation Seo Optimization

Typical employer expectations

  • Apply role-specific judgment in web development
  • Keep html/css organized, accurate, and aligned with employer procedures
  • Coordinate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, or clients on javascript tasks
  • Maintain safe, dependable follow-through while supporting user interface design

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.

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 TextNow, Inc.'s visible role mix, latest activity in April to June 2022, and the occupations that stand out most on this employer record: Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians.

Confidence signal

LMIA validity confidence

Emerging confidence
Based on 2 approved positions in the latest visible period and the recent activity in April to June 2022, this employer reflects a Emerging level of international talent hiring activity in Canada.

Employer continuity

Employer consistency insight

Active in 2022
This employer has appeared in LMIA records across 6 different years, showing a steady long-term hiring presence.

Occupation mix

Occupation diversity insight

Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians
The employer has hired under 6 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
LMIA activity, pathway tags, and employer location together suggest a Emerging PR Pathway Fit level of relevance for candidates exploring employer-linked PR pathways in Canada.
OINP Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker OINP Human Capital Priorities OINP Skilled Trades OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker

Final takeaway

How to read this employer page

Visible demand in Ontario
TextNow, Inc. shows emerging LMIA hiring confidence based on the published employer record. The latest visible activity appears in April to June 2022. Visible sponsoring history includes roles such as Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians. The current record set points to demand in Ontario. 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

TextNow, Inc. shows visible activity across 1 provinces and 1 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 2022. The timeline below groups approved positions by visible year and quarter so you can see how this employer record is distributed over time.

2022 April to June
2 approved positions
2021 April to June
2 approved positions
2020 April to June
0 approved positions
2019 October to December
2 approved positions
2019 April to June
1 approved positions
2018 July to September
1 approved positions
2018 April to June
5 approved positions
2017 October to December
1 approved positions

Provinces with visible records

Ontario

Streams represented

Global Talent Stream

Related employer records

TextNow, Inc. - WATERLOO, ON N2L 0J6 TextNow, Inc - Waterloo, ON N2L 6R5

Searcher questions

Questions candidates usually want answered on an employer page

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

Has TextNow, Inc. hired foreign workers before?

TextNow, Inc. shows a visible LMIA-related employer record with 14 approved positions on record. The latest visible activity appears in April to June 2022.

Which roles stand out most on this employer page?

The strongest visible role signals are Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, Information systems testing technicians. 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?

TextNow, Inc. shows visible demand in Ontario. Stream coverage currently points to Global Talent Stream.

How should I use this page before creating a profile?

Start by checking whether your experience aligns to Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers, 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 Emerging 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 TextNow, Inc. compares with broader visible LMIA demand in occupations connected to Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers and interactive media developers.

Computer and information systems managers

1,089+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

2,207 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Database analysts and data administrators

662+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

1,146 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.

Software engineers and designers

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

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

Web designers and developers

1,328+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

2,175 total approved positions are represented in related records.

Information systems testing technicians

227+ Canadian employers have filed visible LMIA demand.

405 total approved positions are represented in related records.

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