Human resources and recruitment officers
Occupation · NOC 2021 12101 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 12101
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 909
- Median wage, Canada
- C$33.33 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,212
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About this occupation
Human resources and recruitment officers identify and advertise job vacancies, recruit candidates, and assist in the selection and reassignment of employees. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
Example job titles
- human resources officer
- personnel officer
- recruitment specialist
- staffing analyst
- staffing coordinator
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications
- Advise job applicants on employment requirements and on terms and conditions of employment
- Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews and transfers, redeployment and placement of personnel
- Recruit graduates of colleges, universities and other educational institutions
- Coordinate and participate in selection and examination boards to evaluate candidates
- Notify applicants of results of selection process and prepare job offers
- Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures
- Organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
- Determine eligibility to entitlements, arrange staff training and provide information or services such as employee assistance, counselling and recognition programs
Employment requirements
- A college diploma in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce or completion of a professional development program in personnel administration is usually required.
- Certification as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) may be required.
- Some experience in a clerical or administrative position related to personnel administration may be required.
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 | 32 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 179 |
| 2023 | 194 |
| 2024 | 231 |
| 2025 | 118 |
| 2026 | 13 |
- Swift Management Group BC Inc.13
- ASTEK Canada Inc.13
- ALTEN Canada Inc.8
- VTRAC Consulting Corporation7
- Alithya Canada Inc.6
- Lintex Computer Group Inc.6
- 3K Personnel Corporation5
- Swift Connect INC5
- Totem5
- ImmigrEmploi Inc.4
- Unisystech Consulting inc.4
- Gestion Humanify 360 inc.4
- Ressources Rapides Inc.4
- Travail Global agence de placement inc4
- Agence de placement Grace Inc.4
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 | 10 | 60 |
| 2025 | 60 | 40 |
| 2024 | 85 | 60 |
| 2023 | 125 | 70 |
| 2022 | 65 | 185 |
| 2021 | 0 | 165 |
| 2020 | 0 | 135 |
| 2019 | 0 | 155 |
| 2018 | 0 | 95 |
| 2017 | 0 | 55 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 | 0 | 55 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 95 |
| 2019 | 155 |
| 2020 | 135 |
| 2021 | 165 |
| 2022 | 250 |
| 2023 | 195 |
| 2024 | 145 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 | 70 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 240 |
| 2018 | 380 |
| 2019 | 465 |
| 2020 | 245 |
| 2021 | 640 |
| 2022 | 485 |
| 2023 | 520 |
| 2024 | 425 |
| 2025 | 475 |
| 2026 | 300 |
- Canadian Experience Class2,830
- Federal Skilled Worker2,060
- Provincial Nominee Program430
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$22.00 | C$33.33 | C$52.73 |
| Alberta | C$24.04 | C$34.62 | C$55.38 |
| British Columbia | C$24.04 | C$33.52 | C$51.28 |
| Manitoba | C$21.63 | C$27.00 | C$46.63 |
| New Brunswick | C$21.25 | C$31.73 | C$49.74 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$19.00 | C$35.10 | C$47.95 |
| Nova Scotia | C$18.00 | C$31.25 | C$48.87 |
| Ontario | C$20.00 | C$34.87 | C$52.73 |
| Quebec | C$24.80 | C$31.25 | C$52.88 |
| Saskatchewan | C$19.17 | C$33.33 | C$62.02 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,212
- Vacancies advertised
- 1,262
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$29.81
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