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LMIA Jobs in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia employers hold 436 of the register's approved employers, with 3,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millen Farms ltd | Great Village, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 228 |
| sea Crest Fisheries ltd | Comeauville, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 160 |
| Pecheries Cheticamp Fisheries Intl. (2016) ltd | Cheticamp, NS | 75119-Other trades helpers and labourers | 127 |
| Balamore Farm ltd | Great Village, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 113 |
| Crisp Growers Incorporated | Berwick, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 96 |
| North Nova Seafoods | Pictou, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 90 |
| 3226198 NS ltd | Sheffield Mills, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 81 |
| Stirling Fruit Farms (2000) ltd | Greenwich, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 78 |
| Louisbourg Seafoods Limited | Louisbourg, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 75 |
| Charles Keddy Farms Limited | Lakeville, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 71 |
| Gidney Fisheries Limited | Centreville, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 70 |
| Vermeulen Farms Limited | Canning, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 70 |
| Allen Farms Limited | Billtown, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 65 |
| High Point Orchards Ltd. | Kentville, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 62 |
| Aquashell Holdings Company | Wallace, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 60 |
| Petit de Grat Packers Ltd. | Petit de Grat, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 60 |
| G & C Hughes Enterprises Limited | New Ross, NS | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 58 |
| J & B Millen Farms Limited | Great Village, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 58 |
| 3274876 Nova Scotia ltd | Clarks Harbour, NS | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 55 |
| Craig Nichols Farms Limited | Aylesford, NS | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85101-Harvesting labourers | 85101 | 107 | 1,787 |
| 63200-Cooks | 63200 | 69 | 105 |
| 60030-Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 | 30 | 33 |
| 73300-Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 25 | 95 |
| 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 94142 | 25 | 880 |
| 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 85103 | 23 | 205 |
| 62020-Food service supervisors | 62020 | 21 | 33 |
| 75110-Construction trades helpers and labourers | 75110 | 19 | 36 |
| 95107-Labourers in fish and seafood processing | 95107 | 19 | 183 |
| 85100-Livestock labourers | 85100 | 16 | 72 |
The wage threshold in Nova Scotia
For LMIAs received on or after July 17, 2026, the Nova Scotia threshold is $31.96 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 Nova Scotia
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 Nova Scotia?
In the current register window, 436 distinct employers in Nova Scotia hold positive LMIAs, covering 3,811 approved positions.
What is the LMIA wage threshold in Nova Scotia?
$31.96 per hour for applications received on or after July 17, 2026 (the provincial median wage plus 20%).
Which occupations hire most in Nova Scotia?
The occupation table on this page is computed from the register — it ranks Nova Scotia 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.