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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

1,474 matching records.

1,731 approved LMIAs · 5,683 positions
January–March 2026 · Expand a row for details.

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Where the approvals are.

These charts use all 1,474 matching records, across every results page. Select a bar to narrow your search.

By province / territory / approved positions

British Columbia5,683 100.0%
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.
Stage Drywall Ltd.72310-CarpentersSurrey, BC V3V 1N6British 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 →
Star Image Gutter & Siding Ltd.72013-Contractors and supervisors, carpentry tradesSurrey, BC V3W 3W2British 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 →
StarFish Product Engineering Inc22222-Information systems testing techniciansVictoria, BC V8Z 1E7British 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 →
STARLINE WINDOWS LTD13110-Administrative assistantsSURREY, BC V3Z 0P6British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
STARLINE WINDOWS LTD21232-Software developers and programmersSURREY, BC V3Z 0P6British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Global Talent Stream
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 →
Stat Electrics Limited72200-Electricians (except industrial and power system)Surrey, BC V3W 2B8British 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 →
Steel horse reinforcing72105-IronworkersArmstrong, BC V0E 1B4British 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 →
STERLING HARDWARE LTD.12200-Accounting technicians and bookkeepersSurrey, BC V3W 5B9British 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 →
STH Pharmacy Ltd62010-Retail sales supervisorsPenticton, BC V2A 5E9British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
STL Hospitality (BD) Inc.60030-Restaurant and food service managersNew Westminster, BC V3L 0E3British 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 →
STL Hospitality (BD) Inc.63200-CooksNew Westminster, BC V3L 0E3British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
STL Hospitality (PM) Inc.62200-ChefsPort Moody, BC V3H 5C9British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
STL Hospitality (PM) Inc.63200-CooksPort Moody, BC V3H 5C9British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
STONE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS LTD.64322-Outdoor sport and recreational guidesToad River, BC V0C 2X0British Columbia9positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
9
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 →
Stonewater Group of Franchises Ltd.62020-Food service supervisorsNew Westminster, BC V3M 0C4British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Low 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 →
Stonewater Group of Franchises Ltd.63200-CooksNew Westminster, BC V3M 0C4British Columbia5positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
4
Approved positions
5
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 →
StructureCraft Builders Inc.22212-Drafting technologists and techniciansAbbotsford, BC V2T 6B1British 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 →
StructureCraft Builders Inc.92022-Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturingAbbotsford, BC V2T 6B1British 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 →
Suger Inc.20012-Computer and information systems managersVancouver, BC V6B 1B8British Columbia1positions
Program stream
Global Talent Stream
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 →
Sulzer Pumps (Canada) Inc.21301-Mechanical engineersBurnaby, BC V5A 2Z5British 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 →

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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