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Canada / Employer approval index

LMIA approved
employers. 2026.

Find the employers behind the approvals. Search by name, location or occupation, then narrow the published records to what matters to you.

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January–March 2026 · Q1 only · Free to explore

Source ESDC / Government of CanadaPublished 21 July 2026Coverage Historical approvals, across Canada

4,092 matching records.

4,698 approved LMIAs · 6,319 positions
January–March 2026 · Expand a row for details.

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Where the approvals are.

These charts use all 4,092 matching records, across every results page. Select a bar to narrow your search.

By program stream / approved positions

High Wage6,319 100.0%
Bars compare counts; percentages show each group’s share of matching positions. Occupations show the top eight. Q1 2026 only — these are historical approvals, not vacancies or a time trend.
OPUS FORMING INC.72310-CarpentersSURREY, BC V3S 2A1British Columbia1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
OPUS FORMING INC.72500-Crane operatorsSURREY, BC V3S 2A1British Columbia1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
ORBIT MOTOR CARRIERS INC72401-Heavy-duty equipment mechanicsSteinbach, MB R5G 0X1Manitoba2positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
ORCAFY INC.52110-Film and video camera operatorsEtobicoke, ON M9C 5K4Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Oretta Hospitality Inc.62200-ChefsToronto, ON M5V 1M5Ontario2positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Origen RV Accessories Ltd11202-Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relationsCalgary, AB T2C 2K2Alberta1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Orillia Drywall Ltd73102-Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathersOrillia, ON L3V 6H4Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Oriole Landscaping Ltd.11100-Financial auditors and accountantsToronto, ON M4B 3E2Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ornge Global Air Inc.72600-Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructorsMississauga, ON L4W 5H8Ontario2positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Orrett Music Inc51122-Musicians and singersEtobicoke, ON M8X 1E2Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
ORSAINVILLE AUTOS LTÉE72411-Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimatorsQuébec, QC G1G 6S1Quebec1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ositech Communications Inc.21221-Business system specialistsGUELPH, ON N1G 3X7Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
OSM CONSTRUCTION LTD73100-Concrete finishersBRAMPTON, ON L6V 1K5Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
OTT Financial Inc.21221-Business system specialistsNorth York, ON M2N 6L7Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
OTT Pay Inc.21232-Software developers and programmersToronto, ON M3C 2K5Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
OTT Pay Inc.60010-Corporate sales managersToronto, ON M3C 2K5Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital31103-VeterinariansOttawa, ON K1K 4C1Ontario2positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ottawa Belting Inc72400-Construction millwrights and industrial mechanicsPrescott, ON K0E 1T0Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ottawa Hospital Dept of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care31101-Specialists in surgeryOttawa, ON K1H 8L6Ontario1positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ottewell Medical Clinic Ltd.31102-General practitioners and family physiciansEdmonton, AB T6B 0P2Alberta2positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →

One employer may appear more than once for different locations, occupations or streams. Record counts are not unique employer counts. Positions are historical approvals, not current job openings.

Read the record correctly

An approval is
the starting point.

Use the directory to research employers and understand the published data. Check the employer’s own vacancies and review the work permit requirements before taking your next step.

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What period does the 2026 LMIA employers list cover?

This directory covers January 1 to March 31, 2026 (Q1), published by ESDC on July 21, 2026. It is not a full-year list. No later 2026 quarter was included in the available catalog when checked on October 5, 2026.

Does an approved LMIA mean an employer is hiring now?

No. These are historical positive LMIA records, not job advertisements. An approved position may have been filled or subsequently cancelled. Confirm current vacancies directly with the employer.

What is the difference between approved LMIAs and approved positions?

Approved LMIAs count positive assessments. Approved positions count the worker positions covered by those assessments. One assessment can cover multiple positions. A position does not establish that a work permit was issued or a worker entered Canada.

Why might an employer be missing?

ESDC excludes personal names, including caregiver employers and business names containing personal names. This list therefore does not include every employer that received a positive LMIA. Employer names are manually entered and can contain spelling inconsistencies.

Can I search by NOC code, province or city?

Yes. Enter a five-digit NOC 2021 code or occupation in the search field, then narrow the results by province, city or postal code, occupation and program stream. Export the matching records as a CSV.

Can CHK help with an LMIA or work permit?

CHK Immigration Services provides employer LMIA and work permit guidance from its Brampton and London, Ontario offices. Book a consultation to review your circumstances. A directory record alone does not establish eligibility.

Provenance / Q1 2026

Public data.
Clear boundaries.

This directory reproduces the public ESDC Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment Employers List for January 1–March 31, 2026, published July 21, 2026. Catalog verified October 5, 2026. Later quarters are not included.

The CSV was retrieved through the CanQuery mirror because the government portal rejected direct downloads. Seven source-note rows were separated from the 8,790 employer records; surrounding whitespace was trimmed. Employer names, business locations and occupation labels retain the source wording.

The list excludes personal names and may include positions later cancelled by an employer. Names may contain entry errors. CHK does not certify current LMIA validity or hiring status.

Government dataset ↗Data mirror ↗Open Government Licence ↗

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