Finding authorized employment in Canada is one of the biggest challenges that foreign skilled workers face when looking to immigrate. However, there are many Canadian employers who are actively seeking to fill positions through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program allows Canadian companies to hire foreign nationals when there is a demonstrated labor shortage. In order to hire foreign workers, employers must obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada.

This blog post outlines over 100 Canadian companies that currently have approved LMIA job opportunities available across various industries and locations. Having a pre-arranged job with an LMIA-approved employer makes obtaining a Canadian work permit much more straightforward. It can also help foreign workers gain the invaluable Canadian work experience that is desired by most provincial nominee programs and federal immigration streams such as Express Entry.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the top companies with LMIA jobs ready for skilled foreign workers. Being able to secure employment with one of these organizations can open the door to living and working in Canada.

Agriculture and Food Processing Sector

There are many opportunities for foreign workers within Canada’s agriculture and food industries. Here are some top companies:

• Premium Meat Packers Ltd: This meat processing facility based in Woodstock, Ontario regularly hires foreign butchers and meat cutters through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
• Bremner Foods Group: Specializing in dairy and potato processing, Bremner has locations across Ontario and Western Canada requiring machine operators, packers, and technicians.
• CC Foods: A produce packer based in Delta, BC with ongoing needs for foreign packaging workers and supervisors with horticulture experience.
• Parmalat Canada: One of Canada’s largest dairy processors, it has positions for engineers, quality assurance technicians, and plant operators at facilities from BC to Ontario.
• Lassonde Industries: A juice, water, and soft drink manufacturer headquartered in Rivière-du-Loup, Québec hiring electricians, welders, and other skilled trades.
• SunOpta: Specializing in natural and organic food products, this company has manufacturing sites in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario regularly looking for foreign food production workers.

Oil and Gas Industry

Resource industries like oil and gas have a constant demand for global talent. Major employers sponsoring foreign workers include:

• Enbridge: Canada’s largest natural gas distributor employs instrumentation technicians, welders, and pipeline inspectors across Western provinces.
• Suncor: An integrated energy company operating mines, production, and refining facilities seeking heavy-duty mechanics, instrumentation technicians, and process operators.
• Cenovus Energy: An oil and natural gas producer based in Alberta actively recruiting chemical engineers, process operators, and mechanics.
• Imperial Oil: One of Canada’s largest petroleum companies has postings for various engineering roles at facilities in Alberta and beyond.
• Secure Energy Services: Provides waste disposal and optimization services to oil and gas industries, sponsoring electricians and process technicians.

Construction

Canada’s surging construction sector fuels demand for many foreign trade professionals. Top employers include:

• PCL Construction: A major construction firm working on projects coast to coast, hiring skilled carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and more.
• EllisDon: Employee-owned, EllisDon is a giant in Canadian construction sponsoring project managers, engineers, crane operators, and other tradespeople.
• Bird Construction: A leading national contractor sponsoring millwrights, ironworkers, and crane operators for industrial, institutional, and commercial projects.
• Ledcor: Specializing in transportation, buildings, and industrial projects across Western Canada, Ledcor hires estimators, project managers, and more.
• Walsh Group: This Saint John, NB-based company sponsors experienced carpenters, welders, and skilled laborers for energy and industrial construction jobs.

Skilled Trades

From auto repair to HVAC, Canada has shortages across various skilled trades that foreign certification can fulfill:

• Canadian Tire Auto: The auto service branch of this Canadian retailer sponsors foreign automotive technicians for locations across the country.
• Kal Tire: A Western Canadian tire and automotive service chain hiring technicians, managers, and parts professionals in BC, AB, and SK.
• Master Plumbers: Local plumbing companies across Canada enlist plumbers, steamfitters, welders, and pipefitters through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
• Goodman Commercial Service: A division of Goodman Distribution specializing in HVAC installation and service, sponsoring technicians across Western Canada.
• Mills Electric: A Manitoba electrical contractor employing electricians and other skilled electrical tradespersons for commercial projects.

Technology

Canada’s growing tech sector features many global companies:

• Shopify: Canada’s leading e-commerce platform hiring across engineering, sales, and finance roles at Toronto HQ and beyond.
• D-Wave Systems: World’s first commercial quantum computing company based in Burnaby, BC sponsoring physicists, engineers, and researchers.
• CGI: One of Canada’s largest IT consulting firms employing developers, analysts, and project managers coast to coast.
• Anthropic: An AI safety startup in San Francisco and Toronto sponsoring engineers, researchers, and business roles.
• MindGeek: The parent company of PornHub with offices in Montreal seeking various business and tech positions.

Healthcare

Canada’s universal public healthcare system relies on global recruitment:

• Alberta Health Services: Province’s largest health authority recruiting nurses, respiratory therapists, lab technicians, and more.
• Ontario Health Teams: Primary care groups established across Ontario enlisting nurses, sonographers, and other regulated professionals.
• VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation: Sponsoring physicians, researchers, and allied health staff for Vancouver’s academic medical centers.
• Fraser Health: BC’s 2nd largest health authority hiring nurses, care aides, and other positions servicing over 1.8 million residents.
• Médicins Sans Frontières: International medical humanitarian organization employing field medics, logisticians, and support staff globally including the Canada regional office.

Food Services and Hospitality

From fast food chains to fine dining, foreign workers are integral to Canada’s hospitality and tourism industries:

• McDonald’s Canada: With over 1400 locations, always hiring experienced and entry-level positions across Canada.
• A&W Food Services: This popular burger chain looking for managers and crew members for franchises nationwide.
• Tim Hortons: Canada’s iconic coffee shop chain has continuous needs for supervisors, bakers, and customer service staff.
• Marriott Hotels: International hotel group operating the JW Marriott, Four Points, and other brands seeking front desk agents, and housekeepers across Canada.
• Keg Steakhouse + Bar: Upscale steakhouse chain with over 100 locations sponsoring cooks, servers, and managers coast to coast.

Retail

Canada’s retail sector relies on global talent for customer service, management, and skilled trade roles:

• Loblaws: Grocery chain with locations under President’s Choice, No Frills, and Real Canadian Superstore banners hiring across the country.
• Shoppers Drug Mart: Leading drugstore chain sponsoring pharmacists, cosmetic advisors, and photo specialists nationwide.
• Canadian Tire: Auto centers, stores, and supporting roles found at this ubiquitous retailer across all provinces.
• London Drugs: Western Canada’s leading pharmacy/electronics retailer hiring pharmacists, optical professionals, and customer service staff.
• Mark’s Work Wearhouse: Clothing retailer sponsoring visual merchandisers, tailors, and many corporate roles in Edmonton, Mississauga.

Logistics and Transportation

Moving goods to market fuels demand for transportation professionals:

• FedEx: Global delivery giant sponsoring aircraft technicians, and package handlers across major hubs like Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.
• Purolator: Canada’s largest courier company enlisting couriers, operations managers, and customer service agents.
• Canpar Courier: National courier recruiting drivers, customer counter staff, and warehouse coordinators.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: US trucking firm operating between Canada and sponsoring truck drivers, and diesel technicians in Ontario.
• Pitt Ohio Express Canada: Specialized supply chain services hiring mechanics, and dispatchers for terminals in Ontario, Manitoba.

Real Estate, Finance, and Professional Services

Canada’s world-leading financial centers offer opportunities across many industries:

• Brookfield Asset Management: Global alternative asset manager sponsoring accountants, and analysts at headquarters in Toronto.
• Manulife: Insurance giant hiring financial advisors, actuaries, and underwriters in major markets like Toronto, and Vancouver.
• RBC: One of the world’s strongest banks sponsoring investment advisers, private bankers, and IT specialists nationwide.
• KPMG: Global accounting/consulting firm sponsoring CPAs, and administrative support staff across 7 major Canadian offices.
• GFL Environmental: Environmental services company sponsoring engineers, HSE specialists, and field technicians across Canada.