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Jobs in Canada for Foreigners
Foreign workers enter Canadian jobs through three doors: an LMIA-backed offer, an LMIA-exempt program, or an open work permit. The LMIA door is the biggest for people applying from abroad — 132,036 positions approved in the four quarters to June 2026 — and this page maps where those jobs are.
Top approved employers
| Employer | Location | Top occupation | Approved positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jealous Fruits Ltd. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 1,085 |
| les Entreprises Pitre Inc. | Mont-Laurier, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 1,045 |
| Procyk Farms (1994) ltd | WILSONVILLE, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 772 |
| DeVry Greenhouses | Chilliwack, BC | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 610 |
| Northern Cherries Inc. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 521 |
| Schuyler Farms Ltd. | Simcoe, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 505 |
| S SUNDHER ORCHARDS LTD. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 489 |
| Pure Flavor Farms LP | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 484 |
| Scotlynn Sweetpac Growers Inc. | Vittoria, ON | 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 405 |
| Cultures gen V inc. | Ste-Clotilde, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 378 |
| Cape Bald Packers ltd | Cap-Pelé, NB | 75119-Other trades helpers and labourers | 361 |
| les Jardins Vegibec inc. | Oka, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 354 |
| Ferme Onésime Pouliot | Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans, QC | 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 353 |
| G.P. Sandher Holdings ltd | kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 351 |
| Cielo Vista Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 336 |
| les Fermes du Soleil Inc. | Ste-Clotilde-de-Chateauguay, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 320 |
| Aliments Nortera Inc. | Brossard, QC | 72400-Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 313 |
| LES PRODUCTIONS MARGIRIC INC | Laval, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 309 |
| Nature Fresh Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 309 |
| Champs Fresh Farms inc | Aldergrove, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 303 |
Employer table computed from the ESDC register, decisions through June 2026, published October 30, 2026.
Top occupations in this slice
| Occupation | NOC | Approvals | Approved positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85101-Harvesting labourers | 85101 | 3,995 | 55,816 |
| 85100-Livestock labourers | 85100 | 3,105 | 6,777 |
| 63200-Cooks | 63200 | 2,137 | 3,148 |
| 62020-Food service supervisors | 62020 | 1,721 | 2,745 |
| 60030-Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 | 1,263 | 1,443 |
| 73300-Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 912 | 3,256 |
| 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 85103 | 814 | 10,142 |
| 62010-Retail sales supervisors | 62010 | 723 | 857 |
| 72310-Carpenters | 72310 | 668 | 1,073 |
| 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 82030 | 663 | 1,220 |
Read the market before you search it
Job boards reward whoever posts loudest; the register shows who actually hires. Farm labour, food service, cooking, trucking and construction dominate approvals, while most white-collar hiring of foreigners runs through the Global Talent Stream or LMIA-exempt categories. The occupation table on this page is the register's own ranking — aim where the approvals already are.
With or without experience
Both exist, in different occupations. Labourer-class roles hire on fitness and reliability; trades, driving and health roles hire on credentials that must be recognized provincially. The without-experience guide on this site separates the two honestly, occupation by occupation.
Live vacancies
Approvals show who can hire; live postings show who is hiring now. Search Job Bank — Temporary Foreign Workers for current postings from employers who have obtained or applied for an LMIA, then cross-check the employer against this register.
Frequently asked questions
What jobs in Canada are open to foreigners?
Any job can be, if the employer completes the process — but approvals concentrate in agriculture, food service, cooking, trucking, construction and food processing, plus specialized tech roles through the Global Talent Stream.
Can I get a job in Canada without a work permit first?
The permit follows the job offer, not the reverse: employer LMIA (or exemption) first, then your work permit application. Working before the permit is issued is not allowed.
Which province hires the most foreign workers through LMIA?
By approved employers and positions, Quebec and Ontario lead, followed by British Columbia and Alberta. Province facets on this site break the register down one by one.
Do Canadian employers hire foreigners directly or through agents?
Directly, through their own postings — Job Bank is the official board. Agents exist, but employers are forbidden from passing LMIA or recruitment costs to workers, whoever does the recruiting.