LMIA Approved Jobs In Canada-Here Is How To Find One

Last Updated On 5 February 2023, 9:43 AM EST (Toronto Time)

Getting LMIA-approved jobs in Canada can often be difficult as the employer needs to apply for an LMIA and receive a positive response.

Moreover, before hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker for a certain occupation, an employer must obtain a positive LMIA.

In general, Service Canada will issue a positive LMIA if an assessment reveals that hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) will positively or neutrally impact the Canadian labour market. 

However, to dodge the lengthy process of getting an LMIA, you can find LMIA-approved jobs using Canada Job Bank.

In addition, you can refer to the list of employers who have applied and received a positive LMIA. 

Below are the steps to help you find LMIA-approved jobs on Canada Job Bank and another option to find LMIA-positive employers. 

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Steps to find LMIA approved jobs using Canada Job Bank 

Step 1: Visit the official Canada Job Bank Website, then scroll down to “Temporary Foreign Worker.”

Step 2: Once you land on the Temporary Foreign Worker page, you will find a “search” button with the number of job postings. Click on this search button. 

Step 3: After you hit the search button, you can view the number of jobs available and filter through the location, salary, language at work and LMIA status. 

Step 4: Within the filter options (on the left), scroll down to “Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) status” and select the check box that says “LMIA approved.”

After following these steps, you will find the list of available jobs that are also LMIA-approved. Then, you can apply online and reach out to employers directly to express your interest or clarify any position query. 

How to find LMIA positive employers?

As mentioned earlier, employers need to apply for an LMIA and receive a positive response to hire a foreign national. If they receive a negative response, they will not be able to hire a foreign national. 

To avoid job fraud and for interested candidates to access information without paying any fee, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) publishes a list of employers who requested an LMIA and received a positive response. 

ESDC publishes the list of employers who received a positive LMIA each year. So whether you are a temporary foreign worker looking for another employer or someone looking to get a job offer, you can refer to ESDC’s list to find potential employers. 

Additionally, this ESDC’s LMIA-positive employer list is divided into two quarters. To view the list, click here. 

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