University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Active LMIA Sponsor153 positions all-time42 last 3 years2016 — 2025
Occupations Hired (7 NOC codes)
40010University professors and lecturers
149 pos.41200University professors and lecturers
15 pos.40020Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
5 pos.41201Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
2 pos.200110212-Architecture and science managers
2 pos.22220Computer network technicians
1 pos.10019Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
1 pos.LMIA History by Year
20256 positions across 4 records
202415 positions across 5 records
202321 positions across 5 records
202229 positions across 5 records
20219 positions across 4 records
202016 positions across 6 records
201917 positions across 7 records
201813 positions across 4 records
20177 positions across 4 records
201642 positions across 2 records
Program Streams
High Wage91
High-Wage15
Global Talent Stream1
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StatusBased on whether this employer has received a positive LMIA in the last 3 years.Active Sponsor
LocationWaterloo, Ontario
First LMIA2016
Most RecentThe most recent year this employer received a positive LMIA from ESDC.2025
Total PositionsTotal number of positions approved across all LMIA applications on record.153
Recent (3yr)Positions approved in the last 3 years — a signal of current hiring activity.42
OccupationsNumber of distinct NOC codes this employer has hired under.7