1,623 Approved LMIA Jobs In Canada: Here’s How To Find One

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Last Updated On 2 June 2024, 10:17 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

There are currently 1,623 LMIA jobs approved in Canada and around 11,029 jobs are still pending LMIA approval from the Employment and Social Development of Canada (ESDC).

However, finding LMIA jobs in Canada might be challenging and most of these job postings might only be posted to comply with ESDC guidelines.

But one shouldn’t let this deter them from trying; instead, they should keep trying and applying for these LMIA jobs in the hopes that they’ll be lucky enough to find one.

What is an LMIA?

Canadian employers need a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring a temporary foreign worker in a specific occupation.

In general, ESDC will issue a positive LMIA if an assessment indicates that hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) will have a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labour market.

This means that the employer made enough efforts to hire a permanent resident or citizen for a vacant job but was unable to find a suitable match.

We frequently receive inquiries about where to find LMIA-approved jobs so that people can avoid falling for scams.

In this article, we outline a step-by-step guide to searching for LMIA-approved jobs in Canada in the official job bank.

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Steps to find LMIA jobs in Canada

To avoid the time-consuming process of obtaining an LMIA, you can search for LMIA-approved positions on Canada Job Bank.

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

The procedures below will help you identify LMIA-approved positions on Canada Job Bank, as well as another option for finding LMIA-positive firms.

Steps-Wise Guide to Searching LMIA Jobs:

Step 1: Go to the official website of the Canada Job Bank by clicking here and scrolling down to where you see “Temporary Foreign Worker.”

Step 2: Click on “Temporary Foreign Workers” and then click the “search” option to view available job opportunities.

Step 3: After clicking on the search button to explore available positions, use the filter option on the bottom left corner of your mobile screen by location, pay, language, and LMIA status.

Step 4: Scroll down to “Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) status” in the filter options and tick the box for “LMIA approved.”

After completing these processes, you will see a list of all the available positions that are also LMIA-approved.

Then you can apply online and contact businesses directly to express your interest or clarify any position questions.

Some tips to keep in mind while applying for LMIA jobs

Numerous users have reportedly asserted that applying to “name companies” rather than “number companies” increases your chances of getting an LMIA job.

Paying an employer to get an LMIA is illegal so avoid getting involved in such practices.

Only apply to jobs that actually match your career profile to have a better chance of being interviewed and hired.

Calibrate your resume or CV according to the job’s roles and responsibilities to show how you can be a good fit for a particular role.

How can I find LMIA-positive employers?

As previously stated, firms must apply for an LMIA and receive a good response before hiring a foreign national. If they get a negative response, they will be unable to hire a foreign national.

To prevent employment fraud and allow interested candidates to obtain information without paying a charge, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) publishes a list of businesses that requested an LMIA and received a good result.

ESDC releases a list of employers that received a positive LMIA every quarter (every 3 months).

So, whether you are a temporary foreign worker seeking for a new company or someone looking to accept a job offer, you can use ESDC’s directory to identify possible companies.

Always remember that an employer needs to have a positive LMIA. A negative LMIA does not allow to hire any temporary foreign workers.

To check whether an employer has been issued positive or negative LMIA, you can visit the below links:

by Sidak Singh 31 May 2024, 8:11 PM EDT31 May 2024, 8:11 PM EDT