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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

8,790 matching records.

10,832 approved LMIAs · 33,216 positions
January–March 2026 · Expand a row for details.

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Where the approvals are.

These charts use all 8,790 matching records, across every results page. Select a bar to narrow your search.

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.
SAP Canada Inc21222-Information systems specialistsToronto, ON M5K 1B7Ontario1positions
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 →
SAPPHIRE RESTAURANTS INC.63200-CooksCHILLIWACK, BC V2R 0R5British Columbia2positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
Saraa Abdulateef Dentistry Professional Corporation13100-Administrative officersEtobicoke, ON M8V 0J2Ontario1positions
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 →
Saraa Abdulateef Dentistry Professional Corporation33100-Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistantsEtobicoke, ON M8V 0J2Ontario1positions
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 →
Sarah-Emmanuelle Grandbois85101-Harvesting labourersOrmstown, QC J0S 1K0Quebec5positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
5
Incorporation status
Sole Proprietorship
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 →
Saran Orchard85101-Harvesting labourersOliver, BC V0H 1T1British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Sole Proprietorship
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 →
Sarjesa Inc72400-Construction millwrights and industrial mechanicsCalgary, AB T2C 1N6Alberta1positions
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 →
Sarsfield Farms Incorporated85101-Harvesting labourersKentville, NS B4N 3V7Nova Scotia12positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
12
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 →
SARTREX POWER CONTROL SYSTEMS INC.22212-Drafting technologists and techniciansConcord, ON L4K 2K1Ontario1positions
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 →
SASHA BLACK VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION11200-Human resources professionalsWhitby, ON L1N 2B7Ontario1positions
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 →
Saskatchewan Health Authority31100-Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicinePrince Albert, SK S6V 5K1Saskatchewan1positions
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 →
Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina31100-Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicineREGINA, SK S4P 0W5Saskatchewan2positions
Program stream
High Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Non-Profit Organization
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 →
Saskatchewan River Bungalows21221-Business system specialistsLake Louise, AB T0L 1E0Alberta1positions
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 →
Saskatchewan River Bungalows65201-Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupationsLake Louise, AB T0L 1E0Alberta2positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
Saskatchewan River Bungalows65310-Light duty cleanersLake Louise, AB T0L 1E0Alberta3positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
3
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 →
Sastra Enterprises Ltd.85101-Harvesting labourersPitt Meadows, BC V3Y 0A6British Columbia2positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
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 →
Satbir Bhullar Mortgages Inc13100-Administrative officersAbbotsford, BC V2T 1V7British 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 →
Satcha Investments Ltd.75110-Construction trades helpers and labourersEdmonton, AB T5Z 3Y6Alberta2positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
Satchell Farms LTD.85101-Harvesting labourersAbbotsford, BC V4X 2E6British Columbia3positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
3
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 →
Satkar Auto Service and Sales Inc72410-Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairersToronto, ON M9L 1Z5Ontario1positions
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 →

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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