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LMIA Jobs in New Brunswick
New Brunswick employers hold 351 of the register's approved employers, with 4,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Bald Packers ltd | Cap-Pelé, NB | 75119-Other trades helpers and labourers | 361 |
| 11656520 Canada Inc. | Pointe Sapin, NB | 14101-Receptionists | 275 |
| Westmorland Fisheries Ltd. | Cap-Pele, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 230 |
| NOCA Canadian Seafood Buyer, Inc. | Grande-Digue NB, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 220 |
| Baie ste Anne Seafoods (2014) Inc. | Escuminac, NB | 14101-Receptionists | 186 |
| Phillips Bridge Seafood ULC | Cap Pele, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 178 |
| Captain Dan's Inc. | Richibouctou-Village, NB | 75119-Other trades helpers and labourers | 155 |
| Edmond Gagnon ltd | Grand-Barachois, NB | 75119-Other trades helpers and labourers | 151 |
| B.A.Richard Ltée | Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 140 |
| L`ASSOCIATION COOPÉRATIVE DES PECHEURS DE L`ILE LTEE - ISLAND FISHERMEN'S COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LT | LAMEQUE, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 140 |
| Shediac Lobster Shop Ltd. | Shediac, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 125 |
| St-Paul Fisheries (1989) ltd Pêcheries St-Paul (1989) Ltée | Caraquet, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 110 |
| Ocean Pier inc | Scoudouc, NB | 73201-General building maintenance workers and building superintendents | 86 |
| Poissonnerie Arseneau Ltée | Nigadoo, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 78 |
| Leslie Leger & Sons ltd | Cap Pele, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 75 |
| FMI Atlantic Inc. | Woodstock, NB | 62020-Food service supervisors | 71 |
| cap Pele Bait inc | Cap-Pele, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 61 |
| les Petits Fruits de Pré-d'en-Haut Inc. | Memramcook, NB | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 60 |
| Jolly Farmer Products, Inc. | Northampton, NB | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 57 |
| PÊCHERIES BELLE-ILE FISHERIES LTEE LTD | Sainte-Marie-Sainte-Raphael, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 55 |
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 | 56 | 77 |
| 62020-Food service supervisors | 62020 | 48 | 116 |
| 85101-Harvesting labourers | 85101 | 45 | 343 |
| 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 94142 | 35 | 2,756 |
| 75110-Construction trades helpers and labourers | 75110 | 25 | 151 |
| 62200-Chefs | 62200 | 21 | 27 |
| 60030-Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 | 20 | 30 |
| 73300-Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 14 | 61 |
| 65201-Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 65201 | 11 | 23 |
| 62010-Retail sales supervisors | 62010 | 11 | 11 |
The wage threshold in New Brunswick
For LMIAs received on or after July 17, 2026, the New Brunswick threshold is $31.73 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 New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick?
In the current register window, 351 distinct employers in New Brunswick hold positive LMIAs, covering 4,217 approved positions.
What is the LMIA wage threshold in New Brunswick?
$31.73 per hour for applications received on or after July 17, 2026 (the provincial median wage plus 20%).
Which occupations hire most in New Brunswick?
The occupation table on this page is computed from the register — it ranks New Brunswick 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.