Human resources professionals
Occupation · NOC 2021 11200 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 11200
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 338
- Median wage, Canada
- C$40.87 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 2,831
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About this occupation
Human resources professionals develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations policies, programs and procedures and advise employers and employees on human resources matters. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- classification officer - human resources
- classification specialist
- compensation research analyst
- conciliator
- employee relations officer
- employment equity officer
- human resources consultant
- human resources research officer
- job analyst
- labour organization business agent
- labour relations officer
- mediator
- union representative
- wage analyst
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources and labour relations strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address an organization's human resource requirements
- Advise employers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, compensation and benefit programs and collective agreements
- Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, mediate labour disputes and grievances and provide advice on employee and labour relations
- Research and prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems
- Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, employment equity and affirmative action programs
- Manage programs and maintain human resources information and related records systems
- Hire and oversee training of staff
- Coordinate employee performance appraisal programs
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Employment requirements
- A university degree or college diploma in human resources management or a related field, such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or psychology or completion of a professional development program in human resources administration is required.
- Some employers may require human resources professionals to hold a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
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 | 4 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2025 | 94 |
| 2026 | 15 |
- Ferme Isabelle Inc.3
- Randstad3
- Université de Montréal3
- New City Contracting Ltd.2
- Air Canada2
- SYNDICATE TRANSPORT LTD.2
- True North Labour Inc.2
- Maxim's Bakery Ltd.2
- LMBF inc.2
- WAVO.me Inc2
- 2498067 ONTARIO INC.2
- METOSAK INC.2
- DECO NOVA ENTERTAINMENT (VANCOUVER) INC.2
- ARIRA IT SOLUTIONS INC.2
- Micro Logic Sainte-Foy Ltée2
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 155 |
| 2025 | 5 | 120 |
| 2024 | 0 | 65 |
| 2023 | 5 | 90 |
| 2022 | 0 | 100 |
| 2021 | 0 | 95 |
| 2020 | 0 | 100 |
| 2019 | 0 | 90 |
| 2018 | 0 | 45 |
| 2017 | 0 | 35 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 | 0 | 50 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 125 |
| 2026 | 175 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2017 | 180 |
| 2018 | 430 |
| 2019 | 460 |
| 2020 | 200 |
| 2021 | 260 |
| 2022 | 590 |
| 2023 | 520 |
| 2024 | 315 |
| 2025 | 355 |
| 2026 | 265 |
- Federal Skilled Worker2,500
- Canadian Experience Class1,485
- Provincial Nominee Program930
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$26.00 | C$40.87 | C$59.77 |
| Alberta | C$24.23 | C$42.31 | C$57.00 |
| British Columbia | C$27.00 | C$43.27 | C$57.33 |
| Manitoba | C$23.00 | C$38.94 | C$53.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$27.00 | C$35.00 | C$52.89 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$27.00 | C$39.27 | C$57.95 |
| Nova Scotia | C$26.92 | C$37.00 | C$56.41 |
| Ontario | C$25.48 | C$39.90 | C$62.02 |
| Quebec | C$27.40 | C$42.00 | C$59.39 |
| Saskatchewan | C$24.98 | C$37.53 | C$62.50 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 2,831
- Vacancies advertised
- 2,940
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$30.04
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