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Banff, Alberta

Every approved LMIA for employers with a Banff address from 2014 to 2026. Banff ranks #14 of 279 cities in Alberta by approved positions.

#14 in Alberta · See city rankings

Approved LMIAs

472

Counted from 2022 on

Approved positions

1,584

Foreign workers employers may hire

Employers

231

With at least one positive LMIA

Low-wage share

82%

1,304 low-wage positions

Approved positions by year

83
2016
103
2017
76
2018
136
2019
49
2020
33
2021
439
2022
216
2023
196
2024
122
2025
44
2026

Top occupations

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01CooksNOC 63200358
  2. 02Light duty cleanersNOC 65310336
  3. 03Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupationsNOC 65201126
  4. 04Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitnessNOC 54100119
  5. 05Food service supervisorsNOC 6202088
  6. 06Outdoor sport and recreational guidesNOC 6432286
  7. 07Retail sales supervisorsNOC 6201069
  8. 08Tour and travel guidesNOC 6432052

Nearby cities in Division No. 15

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01Canmore1,273
  2. 02Jasper581
  3. 03Improvement District No. 9 Banff269
  4. 04Kananaskis122
  5. 05Crowsnest Pass81
  6. 06Bighorn No. 827
  7. 07Stoney 142, 143, 1441

Top employers

Approved positions, all years

  1. 1
    Banff Caribou Properties Ltd.13 approved LMIAs
    150
  2. 2
    Brewster Inc.33 approved LMIAs
    106
  3. 3
    Canadian Mountain Holidays LP22 approved LMIAs
    94
  4. 4
    Sunshine Village Corporation11 approved LMIAs
    72
  5. 5
    Rimrock Resort Hotel16 approved LMIAs
    59
  6. 6
    Fuji Starlight Express Co. Ltd.11 approved LMIAs
    45
  7. 7
    FHR Banff Operations CorporationApproved before LMIA counts were published
    42
  8. 8
    Norquay Mystic Ridge Ltd.21 approved LMIAs
    37
  9. 9
    FHR Banff Operation Corporation1 approved LMIAs
    30
  10. 10
    Chinook River Sports Ltd11 approved LMIAs
    29

Non-compliant employers

2 found in violation, $1.8K in penalties

  1. 1
    The Maple Leaf Grill and SpiritsDecided 2019-11-07
    $1K
  2. 2
    Sunshine Village Ski and Snow Board ResortDecided 2017-12-07
    $750

Open LMIA-linked jobs

Posted on Job Bank by employers seeking an LMIA

  1. 1
    bookkeeperMike's Electric · Posted Oct 7
    $37.50 / hour
  2. 2
    restaurant assistant managerMount Norquay · Posted Sep 3
    $38.25 – $40.50 / hour
  3. 3
    food service supervisorMount Norquay · Posted Sep 3
    $22 / hour
  4. 4
    pastry chefMount Norquay · Posted Aug 27
    $58,500 / year
  5. 5
    finisher, concreteHigh Sierra · Posted Aug 25
    $38 / hour
  6. 6
    food counter attendantPeak Cafe · Posted Aug 11
    $17 / hour