PNP Job offer? Intent to offer or complete job offer?

[mna2018]

Hi,

I work in an IT MNC that has offices both in Canada and India. I am now getting an opportunity to relocate to a province in Canada to work in niche technical domain. I intend to get a PR via the PNP scheme. However, I don't have sufficient proof of funds to apply independently i.e. without a job offer. Hence, I requested the relevant contacts in my Canada office whether they can issue me a job offer that I can use in the PR process. They are now asking me what exactly I need:

1. A job offer (with LMIA?)
2. OR A letter of Intent to hire me once my PR process completes.

Q1) I need to know whether the letter in option #2 is enough as a documentary proof of a job offer.
Q2) If not would my employer need to issue a job offer with a supporting LMIA?

Provinces are: NS, ON

Many Thanks for the answers.

Cheers.