LMIA Jobs in Ontario — 397 Active Positions
Find LMIA-approved jobs in Ontario. Updated daily from Job Bank Canada.
Canada's largest job market with opportunities in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the GTA. Ontario consistently has the highest volume of LMIA applications across tech, finance, healthcare, and skilled trades.
Live province LMIA snapshot
Where to focus in Ontario right now
These signals use every active LMIA-tagged role in Ontario, not only the listings shown on this page.
Cities to test first
Categories with sponsor signal
carpenter
electrician, construction and maintenance
crop farm labourer
child caregiver
electrician, construction and maintenance
farm labourer
electrician, construction and maintenance
construction electrician
electrician, construction and maintenance
farm labourer
live-in caregiver
line cook
live-in caregiver
farm labourer
carpenter
farm labourer
truck driver
welder
licensed cook
construction electrician
welder
framer-carpenter
car mechanic
general labourer
welder
cook
licensed cook
construction worker
assistant cook
automotive mechanic
electrical mechanic
line cook
child caregiver
child caregiver
carpenter
electrician, construction and maintenance
carpenter
cook
child caregiver
agricultural heavy equipment mechanic
carpenter
live-in caregiver
cook
general labourer
cook
line cook
short order cook
child caregiver
dairy farm labourer
child caregiver
construction worker
electrician, construction and maintenance
line cook
carpenter
electrician, construction and maintenance
licensed cook
child caregiver
carpenter
construction electrician
electrician, construction and maintenance
LMIA Job Market in Ontario
Canada's largest job market with opportunities in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the GTA. Ontario consistently has the highest volume of LMIA applications across tech, finance, healthcare, and skilled trades.
Pay, cost, and readiness
Ontario usually offers the deepest volume of openings and some of Canada's strongest white-collar salary bands, but rent pressure is highest in the GTA. The best tradeoff is often Toronto access with a secondary city base such as Hamilton, Kitchener, London, or Barrie.
If your target role is regulated in Ontario, start credential recognition before you apply at scale. Healthcare, engineering, skilled trades, childcare, and some finance functions move faster when you can show an active registration, exam plan, or equivalency assessment.
Best LMIA search pattern
Newcomers do best in Ontario when they split the search into two tracks: employer-offer roles in the GTA logistics and healthcare corridors, and Express Entry-aligned professional roles in tech, finance, and business operations. That lets you pursue both immediate work and long-term PR options through OINP.
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Skilled Trades
- Manufacturing
Key Information
Employers hiring now
Cities where LMIA demand is moving
Categories with the strongest LMIA signal
Frequently Asked Questions — LMIA Jobs in Ontario
How many LMIA jobs are available in Ontario in 2026?
There are currently 397 LMIA-approved positions in Ontario, including 188 added this week. The strongest active city signals are Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto.
What is the LMIA processing time in Ontario?
LMIA processing in Ontario 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 Ontario?
The average salary range for LMIA positions in Ontario is $55,000 – $85,000 per year. The categories with the strongest current signal are Skilled Trades, Natural Resources, Sales & Service. Employers must offer at least the provincial median wage for the position.
Official sources & review
This page combines live LMIA listings in Ontario with official Canadian sources on work permits, wages, and employer LMIA rules.
Official sources used
Methodology
Employer snapshots and hiring signals on this page are calculated from active JobFit LMIA listings in Ontario. Processing, wage, and compliance context is reviewed against official federal guidance.