LMIA Jobs in Nova Scotia - 32 Active Positions
Explore quality-checked listings with an LMIA-related signal. Confirm status with the employer and always open the original source.
This provincial sample groups 32 active, quality-checked listings with an LMIA-related signal. Use the city, category, and employer data below to focus your search in Nova Scotia.
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These signals use every active, quality-checked LMIA-tagged role in Nova Scotia, not only the listings shown on this page.
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cook
MEZZA LEBANESE KITCHEN•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—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
Today
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construction worker
POWERTECH ELECTRICAL AND CONSTRUCTION LTD•Bedford, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
oad unload and transport construction materials Erect and dismantle concrete forms scaffolding
1 day ago
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cook
The Old Fish Factory Restaurant•Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.6
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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line cook
Grand Banker Bar & Grill•Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
—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 Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
2 days ago
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carpenter lead hand
BG Custom Homes Limited.•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—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
4 days ago
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carpenter-joiner
Coffrages Synergy•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools
5 days ago
B
construction carpenter
BRIGGS ROOFING AND SIDING LIMITED•Riverton, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
easure cut shape assemble and join materials made of wood
5 days ago
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electrician
Oxford Frozen Foods•Oxford, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall electrical controls and panel boxes Replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes Keep maintenance reports and documentation Test and measure voltage
6 days ago
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cook
Keval's Kitchen•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.6
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
8 days ago
H
ethnic food cook
HallyCraft The Buka•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—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
13 days ago
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line cook
Papa's Pub & Eatery•Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
—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 Maintain inventory and records of food
13 days ago
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poultry farm worker
Merks Poultry Farm Limited•Avonport, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.7
onitoring animal health Feed and tend animals Clean stables barns
13 days ago
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bakery clerk
Sheryl's Bakery & Cafe•Pugwash, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.7
ccept cash cheque credit card or automatic debit payment Operate cash register
14 days ago
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plumber apprentice
Plumb Rite Ltd.•New Minas, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Repair domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
15 days ago
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plumber apprentice
Dimitris Plumbing and Heating Ltd.•Whites Lake, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Repair domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
16 days ago
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plumber apprentice
Tony Rhynold Electrical Plumbing & Heating Ltd•Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
—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
17 days ago
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welder
G & C Hughes Enterprises Limited•New Ross, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
perate manual or semi-automatic fully automated welding equipment Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air) (AOC)
19 days ago
P
carpenter
Parsons ICF Construction•Italy Cross, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
repare layouts in conformance to building codes using measuring tools Measure cut
19 days ago
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carpenter
FH Development Group•Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
—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
19 days ago
B
finish carpenter
Belliveau Shipyard Limited•Lower East Pubnico, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Measure cut
20 days ago
M
mill electrician
Maibec Inc.•Hubbards, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices Install electrical wiring receptacles switch boxes
20 days ago
M
carpenter
Meagher Contracting•Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
ead blueprints drawings and sketches to determine work requirements Measure cut
20 days ago
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journeyman/woman welder
Nova Millwrights Limited•Nictaux, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nterpret welding process specifications Operate manual or semi-automatic fully automated welding equipment Read and interpret welding blueprints
21 days ago
B
cook
BAR BURRITO MEXICAN GRILL•New Minas, Nova Scotia
—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
21 days ago
H
ethnic food cook
HallyCraft The Buka•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—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
22 days ago
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plumber
Ingonish Electrical Ltd.•Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Read blueprints drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system
24 days ago
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plumber
Lee Castle Plumbing•Fletchers Lake, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems Repair domestic commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
25 days ago
B
electrician
Blue Hill Electric Ltd.•Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nstall electrical controls and panel boxes Replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes Professionalism in customer service Install underground wiring and cables
26 days ago
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fabrication welder
Velocity Machining & Welding Inc•Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.5
nterpret welding process specifications Operate manual or semi-automatic fully automated welding equipment Read and interpret welding blueprints
27 days ago
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first cook
Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott•Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
—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
27 days ago
B
cook
Besharam Bar and Grill•Halifax, Nova Scotia
—full-time
7.6
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
27 days ago
G
line cook
Grand Banker Bar & Grill•Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
—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 Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
28 days ago
LMIA Job Market in Nova Scotia
This provincial sample groups 32 active, quality-checked listings with an LMIA-related signal. Use the city, category, and employer data below to focus your search in Nova Scotia.
How to read this sample
The 32 listings are active, quality-checked, and carry an LMIA-related signal. They do not prove that every role has a positive LMIA.
Expand the search
Start with categories and cities that have an active signal, then open each source and verify the role requirements.
Categories in this sample
- Skilled Trades18
- Sales & Service11
- Business & Finance1
- Natural Resources1
Employers to research
Cities where LMIA demand is moving
Categories with the strongest LMIA signal
Frequently Asked Questions --- LMIA Jobs in Nova Scotia
How many LMIA jobs are available in Nova Scotia in 2026?
TryJobFit's quality-checked sample currently contains 32 listings in Nova Scotia with an LMIA-related signal, including 8 added this week. Leading city signals: Halifax, Dartmouth, Lunenburg. Always confirm status with the employer.
What is the LMIA processing time in Nova Scotia?
ESDC publishes LMIA processing times monthly by program stream, not by province. Check the current official table before planning. Work permit processing is separate and depends on IRCC and the country from which you apply.
What is the average salary for LMIA jobs in Nova Scotia?
TryJobFit does not publish an average wage for this sample. Compare the occupation's NOC, region, and official Job Bank wage report for each role. The categories most represented here are Skilled Trades, Sales & Service, Business & Finance.
Official sources & review
Last reviewed August 18, 2026
This page combines quality-checked listings carrying LMIA-related signals in Nova Scotia with official Canadian sources on work permits, wages, and employer LMIA rules.
Official sources used
ESDC Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramUsed for LMIA rules, employer obligations, and processing context.Job Bank wage and trend reportsUsed to compare wages, hiring provinces, and occupation demand.IRCC work permit guidanceUsed for permit steps after a positive LMIA-backed offer.Temporary foreign worker rightsUsed to verify worker protections and the official route for reporting abuse.
Methodology
Employer and hiring signals on this page are calculated from active listings that pass TryJobFit's public quality checks. Official federal sources provide the processing, wage, and compliance context.