Advertise nationally. Print the proof.

What the advertising requirement generally asks for

Before a Labour Market Impact Assessment application, an employer is generally expected to show a real effort to hire Canadians and permanent residents first. That effort is evidenced by advertising.

How Work Scout supports that

Choosing a listing length

Advertising generally has to run at least four consecutive weeks and stay live until a decision. The free listing runs up to 14 days, so it will not cover that on its own — pick a length that spans your whole recruitment window.

Questions employers ask

Does a posting here count toward the advertising requirement?

Work Scout is a job board you can use as one of your recruitment methods. It is open to job seekers in every province and territory, listings show a posted date on a public page, and you can print the live advertisement to PDF for your file. Whether a particular method satisfies your specific application is decided by the officer assessing it — confirm the current requirements for your wage level and stream before you rely on any single method.

How long does the advertisement need to run?

Advertising generally has to run for a minimum of four consecutive weeks before the application, and remain live while it is assessed. The longest listing runs up to 365 days, which is intended to span a full recruitment window and stay live while the application is assessed.

Is the free listing long enough?

The free listing runs up to 14 days. Advertising generally has to run at least four consecutive weeks, so 14 days will not cover that on its own — choose a longer listing for an LMIA-linked role.

How do I get a copy of the advertisement for my file?

Open the live job page and print it. The page prints to PDF with the job title, employer, description, and posted date intact — no screenshots or cropping, and no account needed to view it.

Do I still need to post on Job Bank?

Yes. The national Job Bank posting is the baseline expectation for most streams, and additional recruitment methods are on top of it, not instead of it.

Why advertise to job seekers across Canada?

Advertising has to be genuinely open to Canadians and permanent residents anywhere in the country. Work Scout reaches job seekers in every province and territory from a single posting.

Does posting here guarantee an approved LMIA?

No. Work Scout is an advertising venue. It does not file applications, does not provide immigration advice, and cannot influence the outcome of an assessment. Requirements vary by wage level, stream, and occupation, and they change — always confirm the current rules with the official Government of Canada guidance or a licensed representative.