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Journalists

Occupation · NOC 2021 51113 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
51113
TEER
1
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
24
Median wage, Canada
C$36.92 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
239
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Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media. They are employed by radio and television networks and stations, newspapers and magazines. Journalists may also work on a freelance basis.

Example job titles

  • book reviewer
  • broadcast journalist
  • columnist
  • correspondent
  • cyberjournalist
  • investigative reporter
  • journalist
  • network reporter
  • news commentator
  • newspaper critic
  • reporter

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Collect local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation
  • Write news stories for publication and broadcast
  • Receive, analyze and verify news and other copy for accuracy
  • Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research and for radio and television programs
  • Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
  • Prepare regular feature columns and stories on specialized topics
  • Write editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
  • Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience.
  • Journalists may specialize in print, broadcast or Webcast media, in particular issues such as political affairs or entertainment news, or in a particular geographic area.

Employment requirements

  • A university degree or college diploma in journalism or a related field such as communications is usually 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

24201620172018201920202021202220232024
2420162018202020222024
Data table
20163
20172
20182
20193
20204
20211
20223
20234
20242
By province or territory
  1. British Columbia12
  2. Ontario8
  3. Quebec3
  4. Alberta1
Employers with the most positions
  1. South Asian Broadcasting Corporation Inc.5
  2. Bell Media Inc.2
  3. 9223-7932 Québec Inc.1
  4. Broad Media Inc.1
  5. Sun Printing House Ltd.1
  6. International Language Academy Of Canada1
  7. CIRC Radio Inc.1
  8. Salvation Productions Inc1
  9. Akash Broadcasting Inc.1
  10. PRIME ASIA TV LTD1
  11. Fireroad Holdings Inc1
  12. CANADA NEST IMMIGRATION CONSULTING LTD.1
  13. The Epoch Times Media Inc.1
  14. RANGLA PUNJAB RADIO & T V INC1
  15. Groupe Velan Média Inc.1
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)20
  2. LMIA for permanent residence only1
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

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).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
202105
202005
201905
2015015

All work permits by year

8152015201920202021
8152015201920202021
Data table
201515
20195
20205
20215
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Permanent residence

Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).

New permanent residents by year

13252015201720182019202020212022202320252026
1325201520182020202220252026
Data table
201510
201715
201820
201925
20205
20215
202215
202320
20255
202610
Express Entry invitations since 2015, by programme
  1. Federal Skilled Worker335
  2. Canadian Experience Class185
  3. Provincial Nominee Program5
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Wages

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

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$20.19C$36.92C$62.50
AlbertaC$24.37C$35.93C$46.71
British ColumbiaC$24.81C$38.79C$64.31
ManitobaC$21.15C$30.29C$38.00
New BrunswickC$23.64C$38.16C$51.18
Newfoundland and LabradorC$23.99C$35.91C$44.84
Nova ScotiaC$23.73C$36.22C$47.59
OntarioC$21.00C$38.46C$71.43
QuebecC$27.55C$37.44C$52.03
SaskatchewanC$16.73C$25.48C$43.00
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
239
Vacancies advertised
261
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$20.19
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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