Canada remains one of the top destinations for foreign workers in 2026. With over 500,000 immigration slots open annually and hundreds of employers actively holding Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), the opportunities are real — but knowing which companies are actually hiring is the hard part. We compiled 60 verified Canadian employers actively recruiting foreign workers right now, complete with the types of roles they fill, locations, salary ranges, and how to apply directly.
This list is split across 6 pages — 10 companies per page. Bookmark this article and work through every page before you apply anywhere. The companies on pages 4, 5, and 6 receive fewer applications because most job seekers stop reading early — meaning your chances are higher there.
How to Use This List
Each company listed here has either held an LMIA in the past 24 months, operates an active international recruitment programme, or has been confirmed by Canadian immigration consultants as visa-sponsorship-friendly. Visit each company’s careers page directly, search for open roles in your field, and apply with a Canadian-format CV. Do not pay any agent to apply on your behalf — all applications are free and direct.
Page 1 of 6 — Food Processing & Agriculture Companies
1. Maple Leaf Foods
Location: Hamilton, Brampton, Winnipeg, and Brandon (Ontario & Manitoba)
Jobs Available: Meat processing workers, production line operators, quality control technicians, forklift operators
Salary: CAD $18–$26 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — actively recruits through LMIA process
How to Apply: careers.mapleleaffoods.com — search “production” or “processing”
2. JBS Canada
Location: Brooks, Alberta
Jobs Available: Meat packers, slaughterhouse workers, maintenance technicians, sanitation workers
Salary: CAD $19–$28 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — one of Canada’s largest beef processors with consistent LMIA approvals
How to Apply: jbssa.com/careers — filter by Canada locations
3. Olymel
Location: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta
Jobs Available: Poultry and pork processing workers, packaging operators, production supervisors
Salary: CAD $17–$24 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — regularly files LMIA for processing plant positions
How to Apply: olymel.com/en/careers
4. Cargill Canada
Location: High River and Lethbridge, Alberta
Jobs Available: General labourers, beef processing workers, maintenance mechanics
Salary: CAD $20–$30 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — Cargill Canada has an established foreign worker recruitment programme
How to Apply: cargill.com/en/careers — select Canada as location
5. Cavendish Farms
Location: Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Alberta
Jobs Available: Food processing workers, warehouse associates, machine operators
Salary: CAD $16–$22 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — PEI government actively supports LMIA for food processors
How to Apply: cavendishfarms.com/careers
6. Highline Mushrooms
Location: Leamington and Delhi, Ontario
Jobs Available: Mushroom harvesters, growing room workers, packaging staff
Salary: CAD $16–$20 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — one of Canada’s largest mushroom producers, consistent foreign worker hires
How to Apply: highlinemushrooms.com — careers section
7. Mastronardi Produce
Location: Kingsville, Ontario
Jobs Available: Greenhouse workers, harvest labourers, packing line operators
Salary: CAD $15.50–$19 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — greenhouse sector is one of the most LMIA-active in Ontario
How to Apply: mastronardi.com/careers
8. Sunrise Farms
Location: Cavan, Ontario and Beamsville, Ontario
Jobs Available: Poultry processing workers, plant sanitation, production operators
Salary: CAD $17–$23 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes
How to Apply: sunrisefarms.ca — email HR directly from the careers page
9. McCain Foods Canada
Location: Florenceville-Bristol (New Brunswick), Coaldale (Alberta), Portage la Prairie (Manitoba)
Jobs Available: Production workers, quality assurance technicians, forklift operators, maintenance
Salary: CAD $18–$27 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — McCain is a global employer with established international hiring
How to Apply: mccain.com/careers
10. Compass Group Canada
Location: Across Canada — Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa
Jobs Available: Cooks, food service workers, kitchen helpers, dietary aides
Salary: CAD $16–$22 per hour
Visa Sponsorship: Yes — Compass is one of Canada’s largest food service employers
How to Apply: compass-canada.com/careers