Province comparison
LMIA-related jobs by province in Canada.
See where quality-checked LMIA-related listings concentrate, with employer breadth and leading occupation groups for each province.
Province ranking from the live listing sample
Counts represent TryJobFit listings, not national vacancies or positive LMIA decisions. Employer count covers the full quality-checked provincial sample.
- 01Ontario
572 employers, 48% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals302All listings627Leading groupSkilled Trades - 02British Columbia
310 employers, 52% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals165All listings320Leading groupSkilled Trades - 03Alberta
228 employers, 48% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals112All listings235Leading groupSkilled Trades - 04Quebec
107 employers, 42% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals48All listings114Leading groupSkilled Trades - 05Nova Scotia
65 employers, 53% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals40All listings75Leading groupSkilled Trades - 06Manitoba
57 employers, 59% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals34All listings58Leading groupSkilled Trades - 07Saskatchewan
43 employers, 57% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals26All listings46Leading groupSkilled Trades - 08New Brunswick
34 employers, 57% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals20All listings35Leading groupSkilled Trades - 09Newfoundland & Labrador
19 employers, 26% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals6All listings23Leading groupSales & Service - 10Prince Edward Island
10 employers, 30% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals3All listings10Leading groupSales & Service - 11Yukon
10 employers, 30% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals3All listings10Leading groupSkilled Trades - 12Northwest Territories
3 employers, 50% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals2All listings4Leading groupSales & Service - 13Nunavut
2 employers, 100% LMIA-related share
LMIA signals2All listings2Leading groupSkilled Trades
Choose a province for fit, not volume alone
A smaller market can still be stronger when your occupation, cost plan and employer access align.
Compare occupation fit
Use each province's leading occupation group as a starting point, then review the actual titles and requirements.
Check employer breadth
A province with many listings from one employer is less diverse than a province with similar volume across many employers.
Confirm regional rules
Temporary Foreign Worker Program measures can differ by province and change over time. Verify current federal guidance.
Budget for settlement
Compare advertised wages with housing, transport, licensing and arrival costs before selecting a destination.
Provincial measures are not sponsorship guarantees
The Government of Canada publishes current Temporary Foreign Worker Program measures and participating provinces. Check that source before making an immigration or employment decision.
How to read the province data
Which province has the most LMIA-related listings in this sample?
Ontario currently leads with 302 quality-checked LMIA-related listings. The ranking changes as listings are added or expire.
Does a higher LMIA share mean it is easier to get a work permit?
No. The share describes listing signals inside TryJobFit's sample. It does not measure work permit approval, employer eligibility or candidate eligibility.
Why show distinct employers?
Employer breadth provides context for concentration. Ten listings from ten employers represent a different search market from ten listings posted by one employer.