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LMIA Jobs with No Experience
The register does not record experience requirements, so this page is built from the occupations whose roles are entry-level by nature — labourer-class jobs that train on the job. In the current window they account for 9,744 approvals and 86,235 approved positions.
Top approved employers
| Employer | Location | Top occupation | Approved positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| les Entreprises Pitre Inc. | Mont-Laurier, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 1,043 |
| Jealous Fruits Ltd. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 1,036 |
| Procyk Farms (1994) ltd | WILSONVILLE, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 772 |
| DeVry Greenhouses | Chilliwack, BC | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 609 |
| Northern Cherries Inc. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 512 |
| S SUNDHER ORCHARDS LTD. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 487 |
| Pure Flavor Farms LP | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 483 |
| Schuyler Farms Ltd. | Simcoe, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 483 |
| Scotlynn Sweetpac Growers Inc. | Vittoria, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 400 |
| Cultures gen V inc. | Ste-Clotilde, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 376 |
| Cape Bald Packers ltd | Cap-Pelé, NB | 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 357 |
| G.P. Sandher Holdings ltd | kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 351 |
| Ferme Onésime Pouliot | Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 347 |
| Cielo Vista Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 324 |
| les Jardins Vegibec inc. | Oka, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 322 |
| les Fermes du Soleil Inc. | Ste-Clotilde-de-Chateauguay, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 320 |
| Nature Fresh Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 307 |
| Champs Fresh Farms inc | Aldergrove, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 303 |
| Algoma Orchards Corp. | Newcastle, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 298 |
| Brookdale Treeland Nurseries | Schomberg, ON | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 292 |
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 |
| 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 85103 | 814 | 10,142 |
| 75110-Construction trades helpers and labourers | 75110 | 477 | 1,388 |
| 65201-Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations | 65201 | 338 | 584 |
| 85121-Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | 85121 | 260 | 1,637 |
| 65310-Light duty cleaners | 65310 | 238 | 493 |
| 95106-Labourers in food and beverage processing | 95106 | 212 | 1,938 |
| 94142-Fish and seafood plant workers | 94142 | 109 | 5,475 |
| 75101-Material handlers | 75101 | 106 | 318 |
Where 'no experience' is actually true
Harvesting, livestock and greenhouse labour; food counter work; cleaning; material handling; food processing — these are the occupations where employers hire on fitness, reliability and availability, and their approval counts (in the table below) are the register's own. What they are not: a promise. Each employer's posting sets its own terms, and physical demands in farm and processing work are real.
Where it is not true
Any advert promising truck driving, welding, cooking-as-a-chef or health-care roles 'with no experience and no licence' contradicts how those occupations are regulated and hired in Canada. The register shows approvals in those fields going to credentialed workers. Spend your effort where the entry-level data actually is.
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
Which LMIA jobs need no experience?
Labourer-class occupations: harvesting and livestock labour, nursery and greenhouse labour, food counter attendants, light-duty cleaners, material handlers and food-processing labourers.
Do I still need an LMIA for a no-experience job?
Yes, unless an exemption route fits you. The employer applies; the fee is the employer's.
Are no-experience LMIA jobs seasonal?
A large share are — harvest and greenhouse cycles drive the calendar, and seasonal positions of 270 days or less are exempt from the low-wage workforce cap.
Can a no-experience job lead to permanent residence?
Canadian work experience can support later PR applications through federal and provincial programs, and some LMIAs are issued specifically to support permanent residence. It is a pathway, not a guarantee.