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Edmonton, Alberta

Every approved LMIA for employers with a Edmonton address from 2014 to 2026. Edmonton ranks #2 of 279 cities in Alberta by approved positions.

#2 in Alberta · See city rankings

Approved LMIAs

16,074

Counted from 2022 on

Approved positions

39,909

Foreign workers employers may hire

Employers

9,814

With at least one positive LMIA

Low-wage share

50%

19,969 low-wage positions

Approved positions by year

2K
2016
1.7K
2017
1.4K
2018
2.9K
2019
1.4K
2020
1.7K
2021
5.3K
2022
7.1K
2023
9.1K
2024
3K
2025
795
2026

Top occupations

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01Transport truck driversNOC 733004,010
  2. 02CooksNOC 632003,574
  3. 03Food service supervisorsNOC 620203,458
  4. 04Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupationsNOC 652011,936
  5. 05Construction trades helpers and labourersNOC 751101,827
  6. 06Retail sales supervisorsNOC 620101,641
  7. 07Administrative assistantsNOC 131101,510
  8. 08Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathersNOC 731021,321

Nearby cities in Division No. 11

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01Strathcona County2,905
  2. 02Leduc1,561
  3. 03Spruce Grove1,490
  4. 04St. Albert1,467
  5. 05Leduc County1,464
  6. 06Sturgeon County1,105
  7. 07Parkland County1,062
  8. 08Fort Saskatchewan872

Top employers

Approved positions, all years

  1. 1
    Alberta Health Services337 approved LMIAs
    437
  2. 2
    University of Alberta114 approved LMIAs
    327
  3. 3
    Ultra Shine Building Maintenance IncApproved before LMIA counts were published
    159
  4. 4
    Sangha Operating Group Inc.40 approved LMIAs
    140
  5. 5
    CLASSIC LANDSCAPES LIMITED10 approved LMIAs
    139
  6. 6
    Park Landscaping Ltd.8 approved LMIAs
    120
  7. 7
    Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc.4 approved LMIAs
    116
  8. 8
    ABS Trucking Ltd14 approved LMIAs
    107
  9. 9
    Tartan Hospitality Inc33 approved LMIAs
    103
  10. 10
    Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.34 approved LMIAs
    101

Non-compliant employers

150 found in violation, $2.6M in penalties

  1. 1
    Sunlight Greenhouse Ltd.Decided 2026-10-30
    $35K
  2. 2
    Fresh Flora Greenhouse Ltd.Decided 2026-10-27
    $131K
  3. 3
    Amaana Auto Services Ltd.Decided 2026-10-23
    $20K
  4. 4
    T6 Trucking IncDecided 2026-10-23
    $72K
  5. 5
    Worldwide ImportsDecided 2026-10-15
    $10K
  6. 6
    KFC WabamunDecided 2026-10-08
    $15K
  7. 7
    Sehjalson Trucking Ltd.Decided 2026-09-28
    $15K
  8. 8
    Vasquez CompanyDecided 2026-09-10
    $15K
  9. 9
    LazizaDecided 2026-08-19
    $8K
  10. 10
    Top Line Concrete Ltd.Decided 2026-08-13
    $10K

Open LMIA-linked jobs

Posted on Job Bank by employers seeking an LMIA

  1. 1
    early childhood educator (E.C.E.)Klarvatten Plaza Daycare and OSC · Posted Nov 9
    $15 – $18 / hour
  2. 2
    personal care attendant - home careSHALU KUMAR · Posted Oct 26
    $20 / hour
  3. 3
    tattooistMarvels Tattoo Ltd. · Posted Oct 13
    $38 / hour
  4. 4
    warehouse managerERA KITCHENS LTD · Posted Oct 12
    $49.71 / hour
  5. 5
    technical sales specialistKOGI ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS CANADA LTD. · Posted Oct 8
    $80,000 / year
  6. 6
    electric appliance installerTurbo Plumbing & Heating Ltd · Posted Oct 6
    $38 / hour