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Iqaluit, Nunavut

Every approved LMIA for employers with a Iqaluit address from 2016 to 2026. Iqaluit ranks #1 of 3 cities in Nunavut by approved positions.

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Approved LMIAs

65

Counted from 2022 on

Approved positions

162

Foreign workers employers may hire

Employers

32

With at least one positive LMIA

Low-wage share

77%

125 low-wage positions

Approved positions by year

3
2016
1
2017
6
2018
6
2019
9
2020
8
2021
47
2022
11
2023
51
2024
19
2025
1
2026

Top occupations

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01Light duty cleanersNOC 6531020
  2. 02Food service supervisorsNOC 6202019
  3. 03ChefsNOC 6220010
  4. 04Cleaning supervisorsNOC 6202410
  5. 05Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupationsNOC 6520110
  6. 06Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisorsNOC 620229
  7. 07CooksNOC 632008
  8. 08Social and community service workersNOC 422017

Other cities in Nunavut

Approved positions, all years

  1. 01Resolute10
  2. 02Cambridge Bay4

Top employers

Approved positions, all years

  1. 1
    902776 N.W.T. Limited17 approved LMIAs
    52
  2. 2
    C&K Services Ltd6 approved LMIAs
    21
  3. 3
    Nasaijit Services Ltd.4 approved LMIAs
    12
  4. 4
    IQALUIT DENTAL CLINIC4 approved LMIAs
    8
  5. 5
    NUNAVUT EXCAVATING5 approved LMIAs
    7
  6. 6
    5514 Nunavut inc.4 approved LMIAs
    7
  7. 7
    Big Racks Pita Shack Inc.4 approved LMIAs
    6
  8. 8
    12879310 Canada Inc.1 approved LMIAs
    6
  9. 9
    C & K Services Ltd.Approved before LMIA counts were published
    5
  10. 10
    Black Heart Cafe Inc.2 approved LMIAs
    4

Non-compliant employers

3 found in violation, $26K in penalties

  1. 1
    The SnackDecided 2026-02-02
    $1K
  2. 2
    Nunavut Caribou Tuktu Cabs Ltd.Decided 2024-07-09
    $15K
  3. 3
    NorthTech Cell Solutions IncorporatedDecided 2023-11-23
    $10K

Open LMIA-linked jobs

Posted on Job Bank by employers seeking an LMIA

  1. 1
    construction labourerNUNAVUT EXCAVATING · Posted Sep 23
    $29 / hour
  2. 2
    heavy-duty cleanerNUNAVUT EXCAVATING · Posted Sep 22
    $25.50 / hour
  3. 3
    chefHUNTERS MARKET · Posted Jul 16
    $30 / hour