LMIA employers in Halifax
Employers in Halifax, Nova Scotia approved to hire foreign workers.
74 employers in Halifax, Nova Scotia were approved to hire foreign workers with a positive LMIA from July 2025 to June 2026, for 171 positions in total. This page lists them from the official Government of Canada list published on 30 October 2026.
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Jobs employers in Halifax were approved for
| Occupation (official title) | Employers approved in Halifax |
|---|---|
| Cooks | 17 |
| Chefs | 8 |
| Restaurant and food service managers | 7 |
| Construction trades helpers and labourers | 3 |
| Software developers and programmers | 3 |
| Light duty cleaners | 3 |
| Food service supervisors | 3 |
| Retail sales supervisors | 3 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 2 |
| University professors and lecturers | 2 |
The official list gives up to three main occupations for each employer on this page, so an employer can be counted in more than one row. Employers are listed under the city in their registered address. See also all LMIA employers in Nova Scotia.
A past approval is not an open job. This list shows employers that were approved to hire foreign workers in the period above. Some of those jobs are already filled, and an approval does not mean the employer is hiring now.
LMIA employers in Halifax with the most approved positions
| Employer | City | Positions approved | Main occupations approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman's Market International Incorporated | Halifax | 30 | Labourers in fish and seafood processing |
| Liberty Blastech JV ULC | Halifax | 20 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
| John Ross & Sons Ltd. | Halifax | 12 | Material handlers |
| Nova Scotia Health Authority | Halifax | 5 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses; Licensed practical nurses; Physicians assistants, midwives and allied health professionals |
| 3344150 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 4 | Cooks; Chefs |
| Dalhousie University | Halifax | 4 | University professors and lecturers; Post-secondary teaching and research assistants |
| Mirchi Tandoor Inc. | Halifax | 4 | Chefs; Cooks |
| Pets People Practice Nova Scotia Inc. | Halifax | 4 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
| 3287893 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 3 | Cooks; Chefs |
| 3324608 novascotia limited | Halifax | 3 | Cooks |
| 3330862 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 3 | Cooks; Chefs |
| GNF Commercial Management Limited | Halifax | 3 | Construction trades helpers and labourers |
| Maritime Digital Art and Design ltd | Halifax | 3 | Business system specialists; Graphic designers and illustrators; Software developers and programmers |
| TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE CANADA, INC. | Halifax | 3 | Software developers and programmers; Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 15681006 CANADA INC. | Halifax | 2 | Chefs; Cooks |
| 4611118 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 2 | Restaurant and food service managers; Cooks |
| Atlantic George Limited | Halifax | 2 | General building maintenance workers and building superintendents; Heavy equipment operators |
| GEM Health Care Group | Halifax | 2 | Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
| Jyllikleen Cleaning Services | Halifax | 2 | Light duty cleaners |
| MAV HALIFAX HAIR INC. | Halifax | 2 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| Mizu All You Can Eat | Halifax | 2 | Cooks |
| Murphy's Sailing Tours Ltd | Halifax | 2 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
| T & K HAIR SALON INC. | Halifax | 2 | Managers in customer and personal services; Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| Tripoli Holdings Limited | Halifax | 2 | Labourers in food and beverage processing; Food service supervisors |
| 15325056 CANADA INC | Halifax | 1 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers |
| 3220991 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED | Halifax | 1 | Other services supervisors |
| 3248805 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 1 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| 3293656 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 1 | Chefs |
| 3326467 Nova Scotia ltd | Halifax | 1 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) |
| 4443907 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 1 | Software engineers and designers |
| 4452750 Nova Scotia Limited Cheese Curds and Habaneros | Halifax | 1 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| 4491026 nova scotia limited | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| 4559781 Nova Scotia Limited | Halifax | 1 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| 4617751 Nova Scotia Ltd. | Halifax | 1 | Chefs |
| 720968 NB LTD | Halifax | 1 | Retail sales supervisors |
| AKSO Marine Biotech Inc | Halifax | 1 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers |
| Alyrin Operations Ltd | Halifax | 1 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| ANDALOS HOLDINGS LIMITED | Halifax | 1 | Food service supervisors |
| Armdale Lawn Care Incorporated | Halifax | 1 | Heavy equipment operators |
| Batroun Holdings Limited | Halifax | 1 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| Bedford Investments Limited | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| CarteNav Solutions | Halifax | 1 | Software engineers and designers |
| Chain Lake Foods Inc | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| Credit Union Atlantic Limited. | Halifax | 1 | Financial advisors |
| DR. AZIM PAREKH DENTIST INCORPORATED | Halifax | 1 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers |
| Emera Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Computer and information systems managers |
| Famolex Integrated Consult Limited | Halifax | 1 | Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers |
| Firm Formwork Limited | Halifax | 1 | Construction trades helpers and labourers |
| Halifax Tower Hotel Ltd. | Halifax | 1 | Light duty cleaners |
| HARVEST BAYERS LAKE DRP INC. | Halifax | 1 | Restaurant and food service managers |
| Heppy's Pie Lady Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Retail sales supervisors |
| HHC Halifax Hotel Company | Halifax | 1 | Hotel front desk clerks |
| Hong Sheng International Ltd. | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| K-BEAUTY SALON INC | Halifax | 1 | Hairstylists and barbers |
| Kirin Group Inc | Halifax | 1 | Administrative assistants |
| Krista Aucoin Ltd | Halifax | 1 | Food service supervisors |
| KV Framing & Construction Ltd. | Halifax | 1 | Construction trades helpers and labourers |
| Marine Thinking Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Software developers and programmers |
| Mighty Group Limited | Halifax | 1 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
| Milano Hospitality Ltd. Dba Trattoria Vesso Pizza Kitchen | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| NEW HOPE HOLDINGS INC | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| New Indian Bazaar Inc | Halifax | 1 | Retail sales supervisors |
| NEW INFINITY CLEANING SERVICES LTD. | Halifax | 1 | Light duty cleaners |
| Nova Scotia Power Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| Oberland Agriscience Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities |
| ROYALE FLOORS AND SURFACES INC. | Halifax | 1 | Floor covering installers |
| Saint Mary's University | Halifax | 1 | University professors and lecturers |
| Scanway Catering Ltd | Halifax | 1 | Chefs |
| seven restaurants LTD | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| SHANGTOP TEA CAFE INC | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| Shreeji Villa Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Cooks |
| Space-Time-Beyond Immigration Services Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| TC Nails & Spa Inc. | Halifax | 1 | Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations |
| United Dental Laboratory Professional Corporation Ltd | Halifax | 1 | Dental technologists and technicians |
How to use this list
- Pick employers that hired for your job. The last column shows the occupations each employer was approved for.
- Go to the employer directly. Look for current vacancies on the employer's own site or on a job site, and apply there.
- Never pay for an LMIA. The employer applies for it and pays the fee. A recruiter who asks you to pay for one is a warning sign.
Common questions
How many employers in Halifax have a positive LMIA?
74 employers with an address in Halifax appear on the official positive LMIA list for July 2025 to June 2026, covering 171 approved positions.
Which jobs get the most LMIA approvals in Halifax?
Counting employers, the most common occupations are cooks, chefs, restaurant and food service managers.
Does this list show jobs that are open now?
No. It is a record of past approvals in the last four published quarters. Always check the employer's current vacancies.
Who pays for the LMIA?
The employer applies and pays the processing fee. You should not be asked to pay for an LMIA.
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Sources
- Open Canada: Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Positive LMIA Employers List (Employment and Social Development Canada)
- Canada.ca: Hire a temporary foreign worker (LMIA)
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