LMIA Jobs in British Columbia — 189 Active Positions
Find LMIA-approved jobs in British Columbia. Updated daily from Job Bank Canada.
Vancouver-centered market with strength in tech, film, and natural resources. British Columbia's diverse economy creates consistent demand for foreign workers across many sectors.
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truck trailer mechanic
GULZAR TRANSPORT INC.•Delta, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
djust repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems Adjust repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
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construction worker
URBAN EXCAVATOR SERVICES LTD.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
oad unload and transport construction materials Perform pre-operational inspection Erect and dismantle concrete forms
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licensed cook
Sooke Shelter Society•Sooke, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
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Sooke BC Work location
On site Salary$25.55 to $29.26HOUR hourly
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truck and transport mechanic
Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd•Dawson Creek, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
djust repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit Discuss work with supervisor
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cook
the bent mast•Victoria, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
repare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
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cook
Osaka Kitchen•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
repare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Train staff in preparation cooking and handling of food Maintain inventory and records of food
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truck driver
J-STAR TRUCKING LTD.•Abbotsford, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
rofessionalism in customer service Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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line cook
Sidekick Brewing•Chilliwack, British Columbia
—part-time
7.3
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licensed cook
Grassland Equipment Ltd.•McLeese Lake, British Columbia
—part-time
7.3
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long haul truck driver
Triple S Logistics Ltd•Delta, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ddress customers' complaints or concerns Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires
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truck driver, freight
Pacific Crown Distributors•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ddress customers' complaints or concerns Professionalism in customer service Drive lighter special purpose trucks
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carpenter
Jas Excavation Ltd•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
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cook
INDIAN PALATE RESTAURANT LTD.•Ladysmith, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
repare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Inspect kitchens and food service areas Train staff in preparation
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live-in caregiver
M Desjardins Household•Grindrod, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
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plumber
Young Boys Mechanical Ltd.•Delta, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system water supply network and waste and drainage systems Locate and mark positions for pipe connections
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construction worker
Raptor Backhoe Services•Fort St. John, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
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carpenter
Wescraft Properties Ltd.•Langley, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
repare estimates of labour and/or material costs Measure cut shape
1 day ago
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carpenter, framing
Hi Fi Framing Ltd•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Measure cut
1 day ago
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carpenter helper
Hi Fi Framing Ltd•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
oad unload and transport construction materials Assist in framing houses erecting walls and building roofs
1 day ago
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welder
Arctech Manufacture Ltd.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nterpret welding process specifications Operate manual or semi-automatic fully automated welding equipment Read and interpret welding blueprints
1 day ago
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carpenter
The Wickaninnish Inn•Tofino, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
repare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes
1 day ago
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licensed cook
Ricky's All Day Grill, Kelowna•Kelowna, British Columbia
—part-time
7.3
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cook's helper
Milk and Sugar•Kelowna, British Columbia
—part-time
7.3
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carpenter
West Coast Building Restoration Inc.•Maple Ridge, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
1 day ago
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farm workers supervisor
Gurdev Gill & Sons Farm LTD•Abbotsford, British Columbia
—full-time
7.8
ut agricultural crops Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation reduced-till or no-till
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electrician
One Degree Organic Foods•Mission, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
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heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Amar Exteriors Ltd•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
roubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required Order parts and maintain inventory Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
2 days ago
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cook
Sushi Jo Japanese restaurant•Courtenay, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
etermine the size of food portions and costs Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization Requisition food and kitchen supplies Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
2 days ago
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cook
Sima Japanese Restaurant•Gibsons, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
etermine the size of food portions and costs Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization Requisition food and kitchen supplies Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
2 days ago
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cook
LA CONDESA HCL RESTAURANT LTD.•Kamloops, British Columbia
—part-time
7.3
o-ordinate special events Determine the size of food portions and costs Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization Requisition food and kitchen supplies
2 days ago
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carpenter
GTR Drywall Ltd.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
2 days ago
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licensed cook
Wild Poppy Market•Ladysmith, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
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cook
A&W Canada•Chilliwack, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
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electrician
Blueridge Electrical Ltd•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nstall electrical controls and panel boxes Replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes Install underground wiring and cables Keep maintenance reports and documentation
2 days ago
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welder
California Immobilizer Corp•Nanaimo, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nterpret welding process specifications Operate manual or semi-automatic fully automated welding equipment Read and interpret welding blueprints
2 days ago
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plumber
Metropolis•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Repair domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
2 days ago
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fruit farm worker
Daljit Gill Hardial Gill•Winfield, British Columbia
—full-time
7.7
ut agricultural crops Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size shape colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
2 days ago
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welder
COMMERCIAL TRAILER SERVICES LTD.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nterpret welding process specifications Operate manual or semi-automatic fully automated welding equipment Read and interpret welding blueprints
2 days ago
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carpenter
True blue construction ltd.•Delta, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
repare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes
3 days ago
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family caregiver
Malvinder Tiwana & Kulvinder Kaur Tiwana•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
dminister bedside and personal care Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise e.g.
3 days ago
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plumber
GRAND FINALE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INCORPORATED•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Repair domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
3 days ago
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automotive mechanic
KELOWNA AUTO CARE•Kelowna, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
djust repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit Discuss work with supervisor
3 days ago
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line cook
Handson Steak and Frites•Vancouver, British Columbia
—part-time
7.3
3 days ago
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carpenter
DOOR TO DOOR CONSTRUCTION LTD.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
repare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools Measure cut
3 days ago
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carpenter
Bhoewalia Contracting Inc.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
3 days ago
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carpenter
Revolt Homes Ltd.•Chilliwack, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
repare estimates of labour and/or material costs Read blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Build foundations
3 days ago
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farm worker, general
Jag Uppal•Kelowna, British Columbia
—full-time
7.7
lant cultivate and irrigate crops Fertilize and spray crops Harvest crops
3 days ago
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carpenter
Dhiman Finishing Carpentry Ltd•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
repare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools Measure cut
3 days ago
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truck driver
Vitrum Industries Ltd.•Langley, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
lan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using computer equipment global positioning systems (GPS) equipment or other navigation devices
3 days ago
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carpenter
GRANPEPE CONSTRUCTION INC.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
easure cut shape assemble and join materials made of wood
3 days ago
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cook
YOLKS DAVIE•Vancouver, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
repare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef Inspect kitchens and food service areas
3 days ago
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carpenter
Spani Developments Ltd•Sechelt, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
3 days ago
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cook
Sfinaki Greek Taverna•Burnaby, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
repare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Inspect kitchens and food service areas Train staff in preparation cooking and handling of food
3 days ago
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cook
Shady Rest Hotel Ltd•Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
—full-time
7.6
repare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Supervise kitchen staff and helpers Maintain inventory and records of food supplies and equipment
3 days ago
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car mechanic
Smithers Toyota•Smithers, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
iscuss work with supervisor Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions Inspect motor in operation
3 days ago
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carpenter
Manj Drywall Services•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
3 days ago
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carpenter
GDK DRYWALL LTD•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
3 days ago
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plumber
D.M.S. Mechanical Ltd.•Burnaby, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Repair domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
3 days ago
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long haul truck driver
Metro MTL Freightways Ltd.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
rive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
4 days ago
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long haul truck driver
F R C LOGISTICS LTD.•Surrey, British Columbia
—full-time
7.5
rive as part of a two-person team or convoy Load and unload goods Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires
4 days ago
LMIA Job Market in British Columbia
Vancouver-centered market with strength in tech, film, and natural resources. British Columbia's diverse economy creates consistent demand for foreign workers across many sectors.
Pay, cost, and readiness
British Columbia combines strong pay in technology, construction, logistics, and film with some of the country's highest housing costs. Candidates who widen their search beyond Vancouver into Surrey, Burnaby, Abbotsford, or Kelowna often preserve most of the opportunity with a better cost structure.
Trades and healthcare candidates should bring BC-specific readiness signals into applications. Even when full licensing is not complete, proof of assessment, Red Seal planning, or provincial registration steps helps employers treat you as deployable rather than speculative.
Best LMIA search pattern
BC is especially strong for newcomers targeting tech-enabled operations, transportation, hospitality, and construction. Metro Vancouver gives scale, while Fraser Valley and Interior BC offer employers that are often more responsive to practical, work-ready applicants.
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology
- Film & Media
- Natural Resources
- Tourism
- Real Estate
Key Information
Avg Salary Range$55,000 – $90,000
CapitalVancouver
LMIA Processing8-12 wks
Cities where LMIA demand is moving
Categories with the strongest LMIA signal
Frequently Asked Questions — LMIA Jobs in British Columbia
How many LMIA jobs are available in British Columbia in 2026?
There are currently 189 LMIA-approved positions in British Columbia, including 99 added this week. The strongest active city signals are Surrey, Vancouver, Abbotsford.
What is the LMIA processing time in British Columbia?
LMIA processing in British Columbia typically takes 8-12 weeks. Times vary by stream (high-wage vs low-wage) and seasonal demand. The Global Talent Stream can be processed in as little as 2 weeks.
What is the average salary for LMIA jobs in British Columbia?
The average salary range for LMIA positions in British Columbia is $55,000 – $90,000 per year. The categories with the strongest current signal are Skilled Trades, Sales & Service, Natural Resources. Employers must offer at least the provincial median wage for the position.
Official sources & review
Last reviewed May 20, 2026
This page combines live LMIA listings in British Columbia with official Canadian sources on work permits, wages, and employer LMIA rules.
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Methodology
Employer snapshots and hiring signals on this page are calculated from active JobFit LMIA listings in British Columbia. Processing, wage, and compliance context is reviewed against official federal guidance.