A labour market opinion (LMO) assesses what impact hiring a temporary foreign worker will have on the job market. It also ensures that the offer of employment is genuine and that the wages and working conditions are consistent with those of Canadians.

It is the Pilot Project that allows for temporary entry of foreign workers into National Occupation Classification (NOC) C, and D skill level positions launched in July 2002.

The (NOC) is the system used by the government of Canada to code and describe the work performed in Canada's labour market. The system classifies every occupation into a four digit code according to skill type and skill level. Skill type is base on the type of worked performed and skill level corresponds to the type and/or amount of training or education typically required to work in the occupation.

The NOC consists of five skill levels, which are identified A through D and O, NOC C,&D skill level position usually require a high school diploma or job specific training: C skill level positions usually require secondary school and/or occupation specific training, or up to two years of on the job or specialized training courses, or specific experience. D skill level positions generally require on the job training, short work demonstration or no formal education requirements in order to perform the job.

Local workers are those living in Canada with Permanent Residence / Immigrant status. They are legally to work or to move accross Canada.

This unit groups includes labourers who perform material handling, clean up, packaging and other elemental activities in manufacturing and processing except for industries in rubber, plastic, and metal.