Employer-specific work permit? IRCC updated its officer instructions for checking that a job offer is genuine on 17 September 2026, LMIA or not.
Check your offerCanada / 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.
January–March 2026 · Q1 only · Free to explore
1,730 matching records.
1,856 approved LMIAs · 2,334 positions
January–March 2026 · Expand a row for details.
Your search, visualised
Where the approvals are.
These charts use all 1,730 matching records, across every results page. Select a bar to narrow your search.
By province / territory / approved positions
By program stream / approved positions
Leading occupations / approved positions
ONTARIO CAMERA CORP.62023-Customer and information services supervisorsEtobicoke, ON M8Z 1B3Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Ontario Chrome inc72100-Machinists and machining and tooling inspectorsOakville, ON L6L 2X4Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Ontario College of Art and Design University41200-University professors and lecturersToronto, ON M5T 1W1Ontario1positions +
- 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 →ONTARIO HALAL MEAT FARMS INC.12013-Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupationsHamilton, ON L9A 4V9Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Ontario Impex of Canada Inc.12013-Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupationsMississauga, ON L5S 1X7Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Ontario Plants Propagation Limited00015-Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilitiesSt. Thomas, ON N5P 3T2Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Ontario Shipyards Inc.72104-Structural metal and platework fabricators and fittersHamilton, ON L8L 6B6Ontario10positions +
- Program stream
- High Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 1
- Approved positions
- 10
- 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 →Ontario Tarp & Trailer Systems Inc.72410-Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairersMilton, ON L9T 5J3Ontario2positions +
- 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 →Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan10021-Banking, credit and other investment managersToronto, ON M5J 0G4Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc.22311-Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)Mississauga, ON L5R 0H1Ontario1positions +
- 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 →OPC.TV INC51120-Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupationsToronto, ON M6J 1C3Ontario2positions +
- 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 →Open Farm Inc.52120-Graphic designers and illustratorsToronto, ON M6J 2K8Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Open Jaw Network Ltd.21234-Web developers and programmersToronto, ON M4W 3A7Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Optima Drywall & Acoustics Ltd73102-Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathersThornhill, ON L3T 2C6Ontario1positions +
- 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 →Optimal Irrigation Corp.22114-Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialistsVaughan, ON L4H 3Z2Ontario2positions +
- 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 →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 →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.
Employer LMIA guide →LMIA work permit guide →
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.
Need help interpreting a record? CHK supports employers and work permit applicants from Brampton and London, Ontario.
Discuss your next step →eligibility review
Find out where you actually stand.
Send a few details. A licensed RCIC reads your profile personally, then replies with the routes that genuinely fit, the ones that do not, and the consultation fee and next available times.
- 01Read personally by a CICC-licensed consultant
- 02A written shortlist of the programs you qualify for
- 03Fee-based; the fee and times come by reply
CHK Immigration Services, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (CICC). Offices in Brampton and London, Ontario. Submitting this form does not create a client–consultant relationship; IRCC makes all final decisions. Prefer to talk first? Call 647-948-7200 or book a paid consultation.