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Fernie, British Columbia

Every approved LMIA for employers with a Fernie address from 2014 to 2026. Fernie ranks #70 of 235 cities in British Columbia by approved positions.

#70 in British Columbia · See city rankings

Approved LMIAs

135

Counted from 2022 on

Approved positions

289

Foreign workers employers may hire

Employers

66

With at least one positive LMIA

Low-wage share

85%

247 low-wage positions

Approved positions by year

6
2016
3
2017
5
2018
29
2019
16
2020
25
2021
60
2022
54
2023
61
2024
20
2025
4
2026

Top occupations

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01CooksNOC 63200113
  2. 02Food service supervisorsNOC 6202045
  3. 03Light duty cleanersNOC 6531022
  4. 04ChefsNOC 6220017
  5. 05Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillersNOC 6510211
  6. 06Retail sales supervisorsNOC 620109
  7. 07Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupationsNOC 652019
  8. 08BakersNOC 632028

Nearby cities in East Kootenay

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01Cranbrook647
  2. 02Invermere197
  3. 03Sparwood152
  4. 04Radium Hot Springs109
  5. 05East Kootenay F89
  6. 06Kimberley61
  7. 07Elkford32
  8. 08East Kootenay E19

Top employers

Approved positions, all years

  1. 1
    Sushiwood Food Ltd.27 approved LMIAs
    47
  2. 2
    1279982 BC Ltd.8 approved LMIAs
    21
  3. 3
    Sushiwood Fernie Restaurant Ltd16 approved LMIAs
    18
  4. 4
    H2 Fernie Lodging LP9 approved LMIAs
    14
  5. 5
    Himalayan Spice Bistro Ltd.5 approved LMIAs
    9
  6. 6
    DIYUG INVESTMENTS INC.5 approved LMIAs
    8
  7. 7
    Fernie Pizza & Pasta5 approved LMIAs
    8
  8. 8
    357672 B.C. Ltd.5 approved LMIAs
    8
  9. 9
    8323895 Canada LTD4 approved LMIAs
    8
  10. 10
    Crocus Food Services Inc.3 approved LMIAs
    8

Non-compliant employers

1 found in violation, $1K in penalties

  1. 1
    Igor ConstructionDecided 2018-08-01
    $1K

Open LMIA-linked jobs

Posted on Job Bank by employers seeking an LMIA

  1. 1
    cookThe Northern Bar & Stage · Posted Oct 15
    $19 – $22 / hour
  2. 2
    line cookThe Bridge Bistro · Posted Sep 18
    $20 – $24.50 / hour
  3. 3
    hotel managerSnow Valley Lodging · Posted Sep 16
    $40 / hour
  4. 4
    front desk hotel clerkBest Western Fernie Plus Mountain Lodge · Posted Jul 29
    $19 / hour
  5. 5
    food service attendantBest Western Fernie Plus Mountain Lodge · Posted Jul 28
    $19 / hour
  6. 6
    hotel night auditorBest Western Fernie Plus Mountain Lodge · Posted Jul 28
    $19 / hour