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Halifax

City · Nova Scotia · Canada

Province or territory
Nova Scotia
LMIA employers
570
Positions on positive LMIAs
2,612
Share of Canada
0.17%
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
10,251
Employers570LMIA lists
Year by year
Data as at 2026 Q1
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Temporary foreign worker positions

Positions on positive LMIAs at work locations in Halifax.

Approved positions by year

1933852014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
19338520142017202020232026
Data table
201487
2015150
2016119
2017200
2018207
2019231
2020100
2021179
2022385
2023378
2024330
2025230
202616
By stream
  1. Low-wage stream (TFWP)1,042
  2. High-wage stream (TFWP)979
  3. Global Talent Stream (TFWP)231
  4. Primary agriculture stream (TFWP)2
  5. LMIA for permanent residence only2

Employers

Employers with the most approved positions at this location, then all employers alphabetically.

Most positions
  1. Irving Shipbuilding Inc333
  2. Fisherman's Market International Incorporated129
  3. Ubisoft Divertissements Inc.118
  4. John Ross & Sons Ltd.111
  5. Dalhousie University64
  6. Cha Baa Thai Restaurant Ltd.61
  7. IT International Telecom Inc.47
  8. Suerteksa Canada Inc.39
  9. Spectrum Hospitality Canada Inc.31
  10. DRIFT RESTAURANT GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP30
  11. Merex Incorporated28
  12. Fall River Productions Inc.24
  13. Clarke Road Transport Inc.23
  14. Mirchi Tandoor Inc.23
  15. QUEEN AND CABLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP23
EmployerPositions
1000243676 Ontario Inc2
10094277 Canada Inc12
10094277 Canada Inc o/a Infitious Technologies2
10432423 Canada Limited1
108434664
11174444 CANADA INC.4
11266047 Canada Inc.5
12020378 Canada Incorporated5
12792231 Canada Inc.1
13055426 Canada Inc.2
15263433 Canada Inc.9
15325056 CANADA INC3
15681006 CANADA INC.2
2317302 NS Ltd2
3026236 nova scotia ltd6
3085496 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
3091914 NS LTD7
3110433 Nova Scotia Ltd.7
3219412 NS Limited1
3233408 Nova Scotia Limited4
3242367 Nova Scotia Limited3
3243020 Nova Scotia Limited8
3243020 Nova Scotia Limited o/a Cha Baa Thai Restuarant6
3243020 Nova Scotia Limited o/an Cha Baa Thai Restuarant6
3248805 Nova Scotia Limited1
3252307 Nova Scotia Limited1
3253587 Nova Scotia Limited3
3253587 Nova Scotia Ltd. o/a Thai Ivory Cuisine2
3262006 Nova Scotia Limited1
3263797 Nova Scotia Limited2
3265076 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
3271160 NS Limited4
3277374 Nova Scotia Limited4
3279061 Nova Scotia Limited5
3287666 Nova Scotia Limited1
3287786 NOVA SCOTIA LTD2
3287893 Nova Scotia Limited19
3287893 NS Ltd.1
3290067 Nova Scotia Limited4
3290188 NS limited6
3291918 NS Limited1
3293656 Nova Scotia Limited8
3294766 Nova Scotia Limited1
3295538 Nova Scotia Limited1
3296776 Nova Scotia Limited1
3297860 Nova Scotia Limited1
3299298 Nova Scotia Ltd. o/a Cha Baa Thai Restaurant6
3300590 Nova Scotia Limited4
3300590 Nova Scotia Limited o/a Gangnam Korean BBQ2
3310955 Nova Scotia Ltd.1
3311051 Nova Scotia Ltd.3
3311543 Nova Scotia Limited4
3312739 Nova Scotia Limited7
3315886 Nova Scotia Limited1
3316491 Nova Scotia Limited2
3320009 Nova Scotia Limited1
3322016 Nova Scotia limited2
3322746 Nova Scotia Limited1
3323061 Nova Scotia Limited1
3323768 Nova Scotia Limited o/a Efendi Turkish and Mediterranean Grill1
3324608 novascotia limited8
3326467 Nova Scotia ltd4
3330862 Nova Scotia Limited3
3331224 Nova Scotia Limited2
3331445 Nova Scotia Limited4
3332848 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
3334291 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED1
3334344 NS Ltd. o/a Mango Burrito & Downtown Pizza and Donair1
3334964 Nova Scotia Limited2
3335417 Nova Scotia Limited1
3335649 Nova Scotia Limited1
3335965 Nova Scotia Limited1
3337422 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
3339910 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED3
3341007 Nova Scotia Limited1
3343574 Nova Scotia Limited9
3344150 Nova Scotia Limited10
3344465 Nova Scotia Limited1
4 J Logistics Inc.1
4025837 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
4202687 Nova Scotia Limited1
4317302 Nova Scotia Limited2
4328469 Nova Scotia Limited3
4329205 Nova Scotia Ltd.3
4378255 Nova Scotia Limited3
4384085 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED1
4400807 Nova Scotia Limited3
4401682 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED1
4411002 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
4412813 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED1
4417538 Nova Scotia Limited4
4424569 Nova Scotia Ltd.2
4429896 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED1
4439589 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED1
4443907 Nova Scotia Limited2
4452750 Nova Scotia Limited Cheese Curds and Habaneros1
4491026 nova scotia limited3
4521030 Nova Scotia Limited1
4531826 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED2
4559781 Nova Scotia Limited1
4611118 Nova Scotia Limited2
4617751 Nova Scotia Ltd.1
4RUNNER CONSTRUCTION LTD.2
5D Imaging1
604 Drywall ltd.6
7 Peppers grill1
720968 NB LTD2
9+nine Chinese cuisine1
9902937 Canada Inc.3
Aaron's Canada, ULC1
AB Care Healthcare Inc4
Abisoft Inc.1
ABK Biomedical Inc.2
Ace Upholstery Limited1
Aculocus Health and Beauty1
ADDA INDIAN EATERY INC.5
Aedos Marketing Concepts Inc.2
AFRICA CANADA TRADE AND INVESTMENT VENTURE INC.3
AKSO Marine Biotech Inc1
Allegro Child Care Centre Limited1
Alpha Dream Homes Limited1
alshwiti international ltd2
Alyrin Operations Ltd1
Alzeer Holdings Inc.1
ANDO SALON & LASER LTD.2
Anumandla Accounting Limited1
Anytime Freight Services Inc.2
Arigato Machine Inc1
Arirang Restaurant Incorporated5
Arisu Table BBQ and Sushi Bar Limited4
Armdale Lawn Care Incorporated1
Arrival & Departures Communications Limited2
Associated Imaging Consultants Incorporated1
Athens Restaurant5
Athletigen1
Athletigen Technologies Inc.1
ATLANTIC GATEWAY NETWORK INC.2
Atlantic George Limited4
ATLANTIC QUALITY PAINTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD.17
Atlantic Summit Immigration Consulting Inc2
AtlantiCann Medical Inc.4
Avondale Construction Limited2
Axis Specialty Canada Services ULC10
B&G Innkeepers Ltd6
Baan Thai Restaurant Ltd1
Backoos Korean Togo Food Ltd3
Bai Wei Limited2
Bajwa Hauling Inc14
Barlomento Property Services1
Bayers Lake European Farmers Market1
Bedford Investments Limited2
Best Choice Chinese Food1
Best royal consulting ltd.3
Bione Restaurant Inc.8
BK KOREAN FOOD LTD.1
Black Diamond Builders Limited1
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant1
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Limited3
Bluenose Mini Mart2
BOMBAY BISTRO PIZZA & RESTAURANT2
Boston Pizza6
Brothers Indian Grocery Store INC4
Brothers Meat Ltd5
BTTC (Canada) Incorporated11
Bungalo1
Buta Ramen Inc.7
Butterfield Support Services (Halifax) Limited2
Cambridge Financial Corporation Ltd1
Can - Evro Inc.3
Canadiana Pub & Grill Limited1
Canton Garden Restaurant1
Canus Logistics Inc.4
Capital District Health Authority3
Care and Fun Childcare limited6
Caribbean Bliss Catering/South Park Catering1
CarteNav Solutions1
Cavicchi's Meats Inc3
CGI Group Inc.9
Cha Baa Thai Restaurant Bedford Ltd.9
Cha Baa Thai Restaurant Ltd.61
Cha Baa Thai Restaurant Ltd.(Halifax)4
Chain Lake Foods Inc1
CHAPMAN AUTO BODY LTD.4
Chapman Autobody Ltd3
Cheelin Restaurant3
Chef Abod Cafe and Catering6
Chillout Bar and Restaurant Inc1
Circle Time Friends Pre School2
Clarke Road Transport Inc.23
Clearwater Seafoods LP1
CloudKettle Inc.5
CNS Accounting Solutions Ltd.6
Coastal Pizza Company Inc.2
Colby House Investments Inc.1
COLLABORATE IT SOLUTIONS INC3
Comvest Commercial Reas Estate Inc.1
Cornerstone Developments Ltd.3
Credit Union Atlantic Limited.1
Cyclesmith Inc3
Dalhousie University64
DARA Trading Inc.2
Darr Welding and Fabricating Limited1
Darrell's Restaurant1
Darrell's Restaurant 5576 Fenwick Limited4
Daxsonics Ultrasound Inc.2
Dean & Associates Inc.1
Deep Down Cleaning Services Ltd.1
DeNova Inc.2
Deveci Food Mart & Grocery Ltd1
Dhaba Express Restaurant & Takeaway Ltd2
Diamond Accounts Inc1
Dilytics Canada Inc.1
DJAJ Property Ltd.12
DMF Medical Incorporated1
DOCMATION CANADA ULC3
DONDAR HOLDINGS LTD3
DOOSON FOOD SERVICES1
Doraku Foods LTD3
Dormie Golf Workshop Inc3
DR. AZIM PAREKH DENTIST INCORPORATED1
Dragon Ebikes Ltd.2
DRIFT RESTAURANT GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP30
Driver Productions Inc.5
DSRA Architecture Incorporated1
EcoSmart Building Energy Solutions1
eEye Inc.1
Efes Restaurant Ltd.1
Efty Dishes Ltd.5
Elite Trade Contracting Limited1
Emera Energy Incorporated1
ESTEEM DRYWALL LTD.1
European Natural Stone & Marble Products Ltd.1
Eyeread Inc.3
Fall River Productions Inc.24
Famolex Integrated Consult Limited3
Fancy Lebanese Bakery2
Fantasy beauty Studio inc1
Fayre rental &management properties Ltd.1
Fertinvest Canada Inc1
Firm Formwork Limited3
Fisher King Seafoods Ltd.1
Fisherman's Market International Incorporated129
Fleetway Inc (Halifax)1
Fong Sing Restaurant (1996) Ltd.1
Fong Sing Restaurant LTD(2017)1
Fossil Farms Limited1
Freak Lunchbox Inc1
Fujiyama Restaurant1
Fundy Drinks Ltd.1
Funsion Enterprises Ltd.1
Fusion Foods Hfx Inc.2
Future Stars' Learning Centre2
Gabadi Services Canada Inc.11
GEM Health Care Group18
Genpact Canada Services Company7
Gever Developments Limited2
Giant Promotions Limited1
GLK Natural Inc.1
GNF Commercial Management Limited10
Golden Fortune Restaurant Limited2
Golden Touch Accounting Services Inc.1
Golding Lighting1
Good Air Ventilation System Inc.1
Good Air Ventilation Systems Inc4
GPC Investments Limited cob Comfort Inn Halifax3
Grace Note Child Care Centre1
Graybar Canada Limited1
Green Value Management Ltd1
Halifax ALTA Gymnastics Club2
Halifax Beach Club Limited1
Halifax Bobar Lounge NS Ltd.3
Halifax Glassworks Limited1
Halifax Health Centre2
Halifax Port Authority1
Halifax Tower Hotel Ltd.12
Hallmark Dental Laboratory Ltd.1
Halterm Container Terminal Limited Partnership4
Happy Plate Restaurant LTD.1
Happy Veal Hot Pot Ltd.4
HARVEST BAYERS LAKE DRP INC.7
Healy Family Restaurants Inc.1
Helen's Family Barbershop Ltd.2
HFX FOODHUB INC.4
HGC Transport Ltd. (1445913 Ontario Inc.)4
HHC Halifax Hotel Company1
Hitganogonzales property services1
Hold Settlement Service Ltd.1
Holloway Lodging LP9
Holloway Lodging LP - multiple locations2
Holmes Maritime Inc1
Hong Sheng International Ltd.6
Hoodoo Productions Inc.1
Hop Sing Restaurant(1987) Limited1
Horizon Maritime Services Ltd.2
Hotel N.S. Ownership Limited Partnership9
Ihab Barber Shop3
Immigration Consultant Atlantic Ltd.1
IMP Group Limited15
Independent Living Nova Scotia Association1
INDIAN GROCERIES INC.1
Indo Food Service Ltd.5
Indochine Asian Sandwiches Inc2
Infi Systems Ltd.1
International Language Institute Limited1
Iris Communications Inc1
Irving Shipbuilding Inc333
IT International Telecom Inc.47
IT TAKES A VILLAGE DAYCARE SOCIETY1
It Takes a Village Inc.6
IWK Health Centre2
J & V Education Service Inc.2
Jay`s Convenience Barn Inc2
Jay`s Convenience Barn Inc. o/a Jay's Convenience1
Jean's Chinese Restaurant Limited2
Jeita Holdings Limited1
Jessy's Pizza Spryfield Ltd.2
Jibro Enterprise Inc4
JMP Property Services Ltd.1
John Ross & Sons Ltd.111
Jonas Software Solutions Inc.1
Joyplus Immigration Consulting Inc.1
JSH Fashion Inc.1
Jubilee Road Children's Centre1
Jyllikleen Cleaning Services2
K-BEAUTY SALON INC13
Kangaroo Solutions Inc.4
Kelsey Drive Pizza Company Inc. o/a Boston Pizza3
Kempt Screen Golf1
Kinduct Technologies Inc.7
KING KONG CLEANING SERVICES2
Kirin Group Inc1
Ko-Doraka1
KorrAI Technologies Ltd.2
Krista Aucoin Ltd1
KV Framing & Construction Ltd.1
LA CIE MATÉRIAUX DE CONSTRUCTION BP CANADA1
LALA JI THE BARBER LIMITED3
LB3 Live Better Ltd.1
LCK Consulting Group Limited1
Lealin Ltd2
Lee Da Co Ltd1
Legacy Developments Ltd.1
LEI FONG HONG GOODS DISTRIBUTOR INC.2
LF Bakery LTD1
Limitless Paradise Traders Inc.1
Little Bird Tech&Distribution1
Little Picasso Art Centre Ltd1
Little Picasso Art Centre Ltd.o/a Little Picasso Daycare & Art Centre1
Liu&meng investment inc.3
Lixar IT Inc1
Lobster Hub Inc1
Longtail Studios Halifax Inc.2
LOS TOROS TAVERN INCORPORATED2
Lou Nails House2
Love and Order Home Staging and Redesign2
Lucky Poultry Farm Ltd.1
Luxe Cleaning & Organizing Ltd.2
M&S Bertossi Inc. o/a Da Maurizio1
Mae Cleaning Services Inc.1
MagicLamp Software Solutions Inc.1
Maple Tree Montesori Limited1
Marine Thinking Inc.2
Marinus Services ULC7
Maritime Digital Art and Design ltd7
Maskwa Aquatic Club1
Masontech Inc3
MAV HALIFAX HAIR INC.7
Maxwell Properties Limited1
MELDAMAR INC1
Merci Cleaning Services Limited2
Merex Incorporated28
Messa Lebanese kitchen1
Mezza Lebanese Restaurant1
Mico Tile and Concrete Inc.1
Mighty Group Limited3
Milano Hospitality Ltd. Dba Trattoria Vesso Pizza Kitchen1
Mindsea Development Incorporated11
Mirchi Tandoor Inc.23
Mirchi Tandoor Restaurant2
Mizu All You Can Eat2
MO HANDMADE INC.1
Modest Tree Media Inc1
Mother's Hand Oriental Food & Grocery1
MOTHERS PIZZA1
Mount Saint Vincent University2
Mount Saint Vincent University Students Union1
Murphy's Sailing Tours Ltd2
naan n curry Restaurant LTD7
Naeco Restaurant Inc1
Naji Fine Foods Ltd.9
Namar Cuisine Ltd2
Nanash Paint Limited1
Natural Forces Wind Inc.1
NEW HOPE HOLDINGS INC3
New Indian Bazaar Inc5
NEW INFINITY CLEANING SERVICES LTD.1
Nikki's Acupuncture and Beauty Clinic1
Noblemay Catering Services Limited2
North Brewing Company LTD1
North End Community Day Care Center1
North End Community Day Care Centre2
North Street Pizzeria Limited.2
Nova Scotia College Of Art And Design2
Nova Scotia Community College2
Nova Scotia Health Authority8
Nova Scotia Power1
Nova Scotia Power Inc.3
Nova Scotia Power Maritime Link Incorporated1
Nova Scotia Tennis Association1
NS KT Foods Inc.13
NS Sports Media Pros Ltd.1
Nuro Techonology (Canada) Company2
Oberland Agriscience Inc.1
Odour Solutions Atlantic Ltd1
Oley Holdings Limited1
Olly Fresco's Food Service1
Om Bayers Lake Inc.5
One beat coffee & bar limited1
One-For-One Limited1
Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia2
ORSO LTD1
OSR TRUCKLINE INC.1
Oxen International Ltd.1
P N L Communications Ltd1
Papa Marios Pizza Limited2
Paraza Technologies Inc.6
Peer Ledger Inc.6
Peter Green Hall Children's Centre4
Pets People Practice Nova Scotia Inc.4
Pho Maniac Inc.1
Pine House Holdings Ltd.1
PING AND SONG HOLDING INC.1
Pioneer Cleaners Incorporated2
Pitchperfect Software Inc6
Platinum Hospitality Inc4
Pleasant Street Real Estate Incorporated1
Point Pleasant Child Care Centre2
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen8
Port to Port Immigration Services Inc.3
Precision Concrete Services Ltd1
Premiere Executive Suites1
Premiere Executive Suites/Atlantic Limited2
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP1
Promising International Education Group2
Proposify Inc.11
Puzzle Finch Games Atlantic Ltd.1
PYC NOODLE SHOP LTD.2
QRA Consulting Inc4
Quay Entertainment1
QUEEN AND CABLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP23
Radiation Oncology Services Inc.1
Rainbow Forest Limited1
Rainbow Nails Incorporated5
Randy's Pizza9
Randy's Pizza and Donair2
Randy's Pizza and Donair - Kearney Lake Road3
Raqz Premium cleaning Services2
ResMed3
ResMed Halifax ULC1
REVENUEROCKET - ONLINE MARKETING SOLUTIONS INC.1
Road Riders Express Inc1
Rodd Development Limited1
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron10
ROYALE FLOORS AND SURFACES INC.19
RP HALIFAX DRIVING SCHOOL INC.1
RSE Group Limited1
Rugby Nova Scotia1
Ruide International LTD.1
Sacred Heart School of Halifax1
Saint Mary's University11
Sapori Italian Street Food Limited1
Sattva Food1
Scanway Catering Ltd5
Scotia Structures Incorporated7
Scotia Suzuki School of Music Inc.1
Seacoast Marine Electronics Ltd1
seven restaurants LTD2
SHANGTOP TEA CAFE INC2
Shawarma Stop1
Sherlock Clothing Limited10
SHIL Technologies, Inc.17
Shivaay Inc.1
Showcase Hair Design2
Shreeji Villa Inc.3
Sidon Holdings Ltd1
Silong Express1
Skinner's Hill Music Ltd.1
Small Town Productions Inc.1
Smallfood Inc.1
Sona Nanotech Inc.2
Sona Nanotech Limited1
Song's Korean Restaurant7
Space-Time-Beyond Immigration Services Inc.3
Spectrum Hospitality Canada Co5
Spectrum Hospitality Canada Inc.31
Spiegelworld12
Spiri Robotics, Inc.1
Spiteful Threesome Pictures Inc2
Spiteful Too Pictures Inc2
Standard Fund Services Canada Ltd1
STAT CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC.2
Suerteksa Canada Inc.39
Sushi Jet Asian Cuisine4
sushi jet japanese cuisine inc3
Sushi Nami Royale1
Sydax Developments Ltd1
Syspro Software Ltd.1
T & H Group Developments Ltd.1
T & K HAIR SALON INC.6
T&Z CONSULTING LIMITED1
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE CANADA, INC.6
Talay Thai Restaurant2
Tarek's Cafe2
Tawa Grill3
TC Nails & Spa Inc.6
Tell Tale International Inc.6
Templeton Properties1
Tempo Renovations Limited1
Thai Ivory Cuisine3
The Arbor Stone Manor LTD12
The Argyle Bar & Grill1
The Classic Therapy Group Inc.2
The Coachworks Ltd1
The Great Wall Restaurant1
The Healer9
The Move Out Cleaning Specialist1
The Orb Factory Limited1
The Pureland Health Ltd.2
The Tom Kotter Company Ltd.2
TIAN PHAT ASIAN GROCERY INC1
Tidal League Incorporated1
Topfresh Market Inc.1
Trampoline Creative Inc1
Tremblay Signs (1987) Ltd1
Tribune Seafood Limited1
Trip Ninja Inc1
TRIPLE A #3 CONVENIENCE STORE2
Tripoli Holdings Limited1
Turkish Delight1
Turkuaz Restaurant Limited6
Twice as Penitent Pictures Inc.4
Ubisoft Divertissements Inc.118
Ubisoft Entertainment Inc.5
United Dental Laboratory Ltd1
United Dental Laboratory Professional Corporation Ltd1
University Children's Centre Society2
UNNATI INC.3
Upper Fox Inc.1
VC Courier Service Inc.2
Very M Fashion Studio Ltd.1
Vitality Medi Spa Holdings Ltd1
VMG Strategic Consulting1
WASABI HOUSE RESTAURANT LTD.4
Waterford Energy Services Inc.2
West to East Insulation Limited1
Whitestone Building and Renovations Ltd.3
Windsor Street Childcare Centre Inc.1
Wise Choice Property Services1
Woori Education Group INC1
Workiva Canada ULC1
Yahsi Food Services Inc.2
Ye & Zhou Food Company3
YE&ZHOU FOOD COMPANY INC1
Zen Chinese Cuisine1

Occupations

New permanent residents

Admissions in the census metropolitan area of the same name (IRCC).

Permanent residents by year

5,27311k201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
5,27311k2015201720192021202320252026
Data table
20152,765
20164,615
20173,780
20185,065
20196,290
20202,855
20217,070
20229,845
20238,935
202410,545
20256,840
20265,585