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LMIA Jobs in Ontario
Ontario employers hold 7,829 of the register's approved employers, with 41,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procyk Farms (1994) ltd | WILSONVILLE, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 772 |
| Schuyler Farms Ltd. | Simcoe, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 505 |
| Pure Flavor Farms LP | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 484 |
| Scotlynn Sweetpac Growers Inc. | Vittoria, ON | 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 405 |
| Cielo Vista Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 336 |
| Nature Fresh Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 309 |
| Algoma Orchards Corp. | Newcastle, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 300 |
| Brookdale Treeland Nurseries | Schomberg, ON | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 292 |
| Vienna Farms Ltd. | Waterloo, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 275 |
| Greenhill Produce (Thamesville) ltd | Kent Bridge, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 251 |
| Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 244 |
| Caledon Produce Farms Ltd. | Burford, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 226 |
| 1454410 Ontario inc | Kingsville, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 217 |
| 1329606 ONTARIO LIMITED | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 213 |
| 2333281 Ontario ltd | Chatham, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 211 |
| Ontario Plants Propagation Limited | St. Thomas, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 205 |
| Highline Produce Limited | Leamington, ON | 84120-Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators | 204 |
| Boem Berry Farm | Kingsville, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 203 |
| Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. | Kingsville, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 203 |
| Mucci pac Ltd. | KINGSVILLE, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 201 |
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 | 1,329 | 22,553 |
| 62020-Food service supervisors | 62020 | 674 | 1,033 |
| 60030-Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 | 499 | 563 |
| 63200-Cooks | 63200 | 485 | 722 |
| 85100-Livestock labourers | 85100 | 295 | 1,196 |
| 73300-Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 282 | 953 |
| 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 85103 | 267 | 3,780 |
| 21231-Software engineers and designers | 21231 | 245 | 336 |
| 62010-Retail sales supervisors | 62010 | 237 | 274 |
| 13110-Administrative assistants | 13110 | 206 | 223 |
The wage threshold in Ontario
For LMIAs received on or after July 17, 2026, the Ontario threshold is $36.92 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 Ontario
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 Ontario?
In the current register window, 7,829 distinct employers in Ontario hold positive LMIAs, covering 41,681 approved positions.
What is the LMIA wage threshold in Ontario?
$36.92 per hour for applications received on or after July 17, 2026 (the provincial median wage plus 20%).
Which occupations hire most in Ontario?
The occupation table on this page is computed from the register — it ranks Ontario 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.