Authors and writers (except technical)
Occupation · NOC 2021 51111 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 51111
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 5
- Median wage, Canada
- C$36.81 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 457
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About this occupation
Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- advertising copywriter
- copywriter
- essayist
- interactive media writer
- literary writer
- novelist
- playwright
- poet
- script writer
- speech writer
- writer
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Novelists, playwrights, script writers, poets and other creative writers
- Conceive and write novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
- May conduct research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information.
- Content writers (non-technical)
- Write e-copy, blog posts, e-books, podcasts and other forms of Web-based content
- Conduct research on a variety of topics to inform writing and may consult with clients to determine the goals of the writing.
- Copywriters
- Study and determine selling features of products and services and write text for advertisements and commercials.
- Authors and writers may specialize in a particular subject or type of writing.
Employment requirements
- Copywriters usually require a university degree or college diploma in French, English, marketing, advertising or another discipline.
- Creative writing programs are offered by universities and colleges.
- Talent and ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are important hiring criteria.
- Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation 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
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
- Vanwriters Ltd.1
- GEP Liars Inc1
- Youzan Technology Inc.1
- McCann Worldgroup Canada, Inc.1
- Ruscan Chem Inc.1
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$25.48 | C$36.81 | C$53.00 |
| Alberta | C$20.00 | C$38.56 | C$55.00 |
| British Columbia | C$20.75 | C$36.44 | C$68.75 |
| Manitoba | C$22.12 | C$32.34 | C$39.40 |
| New Brunswick | C$21.00 | C$32.63 | C$45.67 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$22.23 | C$31.96 | C$46.74 |
| Nova Scotia | C$25.00 | C$33.00 | C$40.00 |
| Ontario | C$25.82 | C$40.38 | C$53.00 |
| Quebec | C$26.92 | C$36.00 | C$53.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$21.04 | C$34.37 | C$48.01 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 457
- Vacancies advertised
- 466
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$21.81
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