Mixed Trades & General Companies
The companies in this final section are either multi-trade employers or large industrial operations that recruit across several skill areas at once. If your trade did not appear prominently in earlier sections, this is where to look. These are also the companies that receive the fewest applications from foreign workers — which makes them worth prioritising in your search.
| Company | Trades Hiring | Pay/hr | Apply At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafarge Canada National |
Bricklayer, Mason, Driver | $24–$42 | lafarge.com/careers |
| Canam Group QC, ON, AB |
Welder, Ironworker, Carpenter | $26–$44 | canamgroup.com/careers |
| Dexterra Group National |
Driver, Cleaner, Maintenance | $18–$30 | dexterra.com/careers |
| Stelco Holdings ON |
Welder, Maintenance Technician | $25–$40 | stelco.com/careers |
| Aecon Nuclear ON |
Welder, Electrician, Bricklayer | $32–$55 | aecon.com/careers |
| Maple Leaf Foods ON, MB |
Driver, Cleaner, Maintenance | $18–$26 | careers.mapleleaffoods.com |
| EllisDon Industrial AB, ON, BC |
Carpenter, Bricklayer, Electrician | $28–$46 | ellisdon.com/careers |
How to Apply Without Paying an Agent
Every company on this list accepts direct applications through their official careers pages — the links are in each table. You do not need an agent, a middleman or any third party. If anyone tells you to pay money before applying or before your visa is processed, that person is running a scam. Legitimate Canadian employers with visa sponsorship cover 100 percent of the LMIA cost themselves.
Write a simple one-page CV. Put your name at the top, your trade, how many years you have been doing it, and your passport status. That is enough to get a response. Most applicants hear back within 5 to 10 business days. Apply to at least three companies from different sections — do not put all your applications in one place. If you want to compare what each salary converts to before you apply, use our free international salary calculator.