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Business development officers and market researchers and analysts

Occupation · NOC 2021 41402 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
41402
TEER
1
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
674
Median wage, Canada
C$44.00 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,527
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Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Business development officers and market researchers and analysts conduct research, provide statistical and analytical supports, identify market trends and potential opportunities, formulate policies and manage programs to stimulate industrial and commercial business investment or tourism in urban and rural areas, or to promote commercial or industrial products and services. They are employed by government departments, international organizations, marketing and analytics firms and business associations or may be self-employed.

Example job titles

  • business development officer
  • community economic development consultant
  • economic development officer
  • industrial development officer
  • market researcher
  • marketing analyst
  • marketing researcher
  • regional development analyst
  • tourism development officer
  • tourism industry consultant

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas
  • Design market research questionnaires
  • Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends
  • Plan development projects and coordinate activities with representatives of a wide variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, community and business associations and government agencies
  • Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital
  • Respond to enquiries from members of the business community and general public concerning development opportunities
  • Review and evaluate commercial or industrial development proposals and provide advice on procedures and requirements for government approval
  • Conduct surveys and analyze data on the buying habits and preferences of wholesale or retail consumers
  • Evaluate customer service and store environments

Employment requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in economics, commerce, business administration or public administration is required.
  • Certification as a certified economic developer (Ec.D.) may be required.
  • Certification as a Certified Marketing Research Professional (CMRP) may be required.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

8016020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
80160201620182020202220242026
Data table
201642
201737
201814
201935
202043
202161
2022116
2023160
2024119
202536
202611
By province or territory
  1. Ontario344
  2. British Columbia158
  3. Alberta83
  4. Quebec77
  5. Manitoba6
  6. Nova Scotia3
  7. Prince Edward Island2
  8. Saskatchewan1
Employers with the most positions
  1. Divertissements Gameloft inc5
  2. JML Trading Company Ltd.4
  3. Amanah Tech Inc.3
  4. Zenith System Solutions Inc.3
  5. Acubeix Inc3
  6. Connect Canada Immigration Services Inc.3
  7. A & I Immigration Services Ltd.3
  8. Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island2
  9. Electronic Arts (Canada), Inc.2
  10. Cyclone Manufacturing Inc.2
  11. PE Pharma Inc.2
  12. Mistplay Inc.2
  13. Academie Linguistique Internationale2
  14. Institut de développement durable des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador2
  15. 2470970 Ontario Inc2
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)612
  2. LMIA for permanent residence only12
  3. Global Talent Stream (TFWP)4
  4. Low-wage stream (TFWP)4
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$27.64C$44.00C$69.23
AlbertaC$28.85C$48.38C$72.12
British ColumbiaC$22.00C$45.00C$64.00
ManitobaC$27.40C$33.84C$72.12
New BrunswickC$28.85C$40.87C$60.10
Newfoundland and LabradorC$31.25C$39.44C$59.74
Nova ScotiaC$28.67C$45.05C$74.36
OntarioC$30.00C$45.64C$71.79
QuebecC$26.37C$41.55C$64.90
SaskatchewanC$29.00C$41.00C$65.38
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,527
Vacancies advertised
1,590
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$33.95
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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