Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
Occupation · NOC 2021 11103 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 11103
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 17
- Median wage, Canada
- C$42.56 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 123
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About this occupation
Securities agents and investment dealers buy and sell stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers, banks, trust companies, insurance firms and other establishments. Brokers buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies and other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers. They are employed by investment companies, stock brokerage firms, stock and commodity exchanges and other establishments in the securities industry.
Example job titles
- bond dealer
- broker
- commodity broker
- discount broker
- floor trader - commodity exchange
- foreign exchange trader
- investment dealer
- mutual fund broker
- mutual fund sales representative
- registered investment representative
- registered representatives supervisor
- securities agent
- securities sales agent
- securities trader
- stockbroker
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Securities agents and investment dealers
- Develop long-term relationships with their clients by preparing investment strategies to help them achieve their financial goals, offering advice and information on various investments to guide them in managing their portfolios
- Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications and other material, and develop a network within the financial industry to gather relevant information and identify potential investments for clients
- Carry out investment orders by buying and selling stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds and other securities for individual investors, pension fund managers or companies such as banks, trust companies and insurance firms
- Monitor clients' investment portfolios and ensure that investment transactions are carried out according to industry regulations.
- Brokers
- Buy and sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies and other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers
- Develop trading strategies by reviewing investment information and monitoring market conditions from the exchange floor and through contact with trading departments of other investment firms, pension fund managers and investment company financial analysts
- Make bids and offers to buy and sell securities and complete details of sales on exchange trade tickets
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business or other discipline is usually required.
- A recognized financial designation may be required (CFA, CFP, CIM or others).
- Securities sales representatives and brokers require completion of industry investment and sales training programs and completion of licensing courses such as the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course offered by the Canadian Securities Institute, or acceptable alternatives such as completion of one or more levels of the CFA Program, offered by CFA Institute.
- Specialized courses are also available for securities sales representatives and brokers who want to trade in specific investment products such as securities options and futures contracts.
- Licensure by the provincial securities commission in the province of employment or a recognized self-regulatory organization is required for securities agents, investment dealers and brokers.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
- Raymond James Ltd.3
- CWP Energy INC2
- Pictet Overseas Inc / Pictet Outre-Mer Inc1
- Tsuboi Financial Services Inc1
- Citibank Canada1
- Gluskin Sheff & Associates Inc.1
- Velocity Foreign Exchange Services Ltd.1
- C.B. Constantini Ltd1
- Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc.1
- Louis Dreyfus Company Canada ULC1
- Trans-Canada Capital Inc.1
- Crescendo Technology Ltd.1
- Valeurs mobilières Desjardins Inc.1
- Portlands Energy Centre LP1
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 80 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 125 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2026 | 30 |
- Canadian Experience Class645
- Federal Skilled Worker370
- Provincial Nominee Program15
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$24.00 | C$42.56 | C$88.21 |
| Alberta | C$26.96 | C$57.29 | C$113.56 |
| British Columbia | C$30.00 | C$38.46 | C$69.71 |
| Manitoba | C$21.92 | C$42.75 | C$84.53 |
| Nova Scotia | C$31.49 | C$39.08 | C$56.41 |
| Ontario | C$22.00 | C$43.59 | C$84.61 |
| Quebec | C$23.15 | C$38.97 | C$69.33 |
| Saskatchewan | C$24.44 | C$40.66 | C$75.29 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 123
- Vacancies advertised
- 125
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$24.00
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