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LMIA Jobs in Alberta
Alberta employers hold 3,551 of the register's approved employers, with 9,333 positions approved in the four quarters to June 2026. This page ranks them and the occupations they hire for.
Top approved employers
| Employer | Location | Top occupation | Approved positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBS Food Canada ULC | Brooks, AB | 94141-Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | 181 |
| EL DORADO VEGETABLE FARMS LTD. | Redcliff, AB | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 164 |
| 2104052 Alberta LTD | Barnwell, AB | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 156 |
| Altrad Services Ltd. | Calgary, AB | 72321-Insulators | 140 |
| big Marble Farms Inc. | Medicine Hat, AB | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 138 |
| Alberta Health Services | Edmonton, AB | 31100-Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 104 |
| Original Joe's Franchise Group Inc. | Calgary, AB | 63200-Cooks | 53 |
| Cargill Ltd. | High River, AB | 94141-Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | 50 |
| Wilco Contractors Southwest Inc. | Calgary, AB | 22114-Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists | 50 |
| Witdouck Farms 2021 | Iron Springs, AB | 85100-Livestock labourers | 50 |
| van Giessen Growers inc | Coaldale, AB | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 49 |
| Harco Developments Inc. | De Winton, AB | 85121-Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | 44 |
| Alberta Council of Turnaround Industry Maintenance Stakeholders | Calgary, AB | 72106-Welders and related machine operators | 40 |
| Rimrock Cattle Company Ltd. | High River, AB | 84120-Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators | 37 |
| Chatters Limited Partnership | Red Deer County, AB | 63210-Hairstylists and barbers | 36 |
| Aster Joint Venture Limited Partnership | Calgary, AB | 33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 35 |
| sun gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. | Seba Beach, AB | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 35 |
| Blue Grass sod Farms Ltd. | Red Deer County, AB | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 33 |
| Rainbow Greenhouses Alberta Inc. | Iron Springs, AB | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 31 |
| 2000000 Alberta Ltd. | Rocky View County, AB | 82031-Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63200-Cooks | 63200 | 391 | 609 |
| 62020-Food service supervisors | 62020 | 355 | 550 |
| 62010-Retail sales supervisors | 62010 | 198 | 225 |
| 60030-Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 | 196 | 221 |
| 73300-Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 167 | 538 |
| 72310-Carpenters | 72310 | 139 | 231 |
| 31102-General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 121 | 249 |
| 84120-Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators | 84120 | 116 | 418 |
| 85100-Livestock labourers | 85100 | 110 | 460 |
| 60020-Retail and wholesale trade managers | 60020 | 107 | 123 |
The wage threshold in Alberta
For LMIAs received on or after July 17, 2026, the Alberta threshold is $37.50 per hour: wages at or above it run under the high-wage stream, below it under the low-wage stream with its workforce cap. Check any specific offer in the Wage Threshold Checker.
Applying in Alberta
Provincial licensing governs trades and health occupations, and Quebec operates additional requirements of its own where applicable. The province directory page lists every approved employer in the province; the table above ranks the largest.
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
How many LMIA employers are in Alberta?
In the current register window, 3,551 distinct employers in Alberta hold positive LMIAs, covering 9,333 approved positions.
What is the LMIA wage threshold in Alberta?
$37.50 per hour for applications received on or after July 17, 2026 (the provincial median wage plus 20%).
Which occupations hire most in Alberta?
The occupation table on this page is computed from the register — it ranks Alberta approvals by occupation for the current window.
Are these live job vacancies?
No. They are ESDC approvals from the last four quarters — proof an employer can hire through LMIA. Live postings are on Job Bank's temporary foreign worker section.