Six Companies Offering LMIA-Exempt Work Permits in Canada Now Hiring

October 16, 2024 Amritpal Kaur

Foreign nationals seeking work opportunities in Canada may have a chance to obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit through hiring by select companies in the tech sector. Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new work permit initiative under the Innovation Stream, part of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy aimed at promoting economic growth by attracting skilled professionals.

As of October 16, six companies from the list of eight eligible for LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permits are actively hiring. Below are details about these companies, including their headquarters, locations, and current job vacancies:

1. Ada Support Inc.

• Headquarters: Toronto

• Hiring Locations: Toronto, remote

• Glassdoor Rating: 3.1

• About: Founded in 2016, Ada specializes in AI-driven customer service solutions. The company offers a remote work environment with various employee benefits, including stock options and unlimited vacation. Ada currently has over 15 positions available in areas like product development and customer experience.

2. AlayaCare

• Headquarters: Montreal

• Hiring Locations: Montreal, Toronto

• Glassdoor Rating: 3.5

• About: Established in 2014, AlayaCare focuses on healthcare technology, particularly in home care. With over 550 employees across multiple countries, it has a few openings in Canada, including positions requiring bilingualism in French and English.

3. CellCarta

• Headquarters: Montreal

• Hiring Locations: Montreal, remote

• Glassdoor Rating: 2.2

• About: CellCarta utilizes research and technology to enhance disease detection and treatment. The company has limited job openings in Canada, primarily for roles in technology architecture and revenue accounting.

4. Clarius Mobile Health

• Headquarters: Vancouver

• Hiring Locations: Vancouver

• Glassdoor Rating: 4.3

• About: Clarius aims to make ultrasound technology accessible to medical professionals. The company recently achieved certification from Great Place To Work® and currently has one opening for a manufacturing technician in Vancouver.

5. Clio

• Headquarters: Burnaby

• Hiring Locations: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, remote

• Glassdoor Rating: 3.9

• About: Clio provides cloud-based legal technology solutions for law firms. The company offers flexible work arrangements and has numerous positions available across its Canadian offices, including roles in sales and data science.

6. Lightspeed Commerce

• Headquarters: Montreal

• Hiring Locations: Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, remote

• Glassdoor Rating: 3.7

• About: Since its inception in 2005, Lightspeed has been dedicated to streamlining commerce for businesses. The company has various vacancies across Canada, including positions in software development and strategic pricing.

While Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group and Vive Crop Protection are recognized companies under the Innovation Stream, they are not currently hiring in Canada but may consider future opportunities.

The Innovation Stream provides these LMIA-exempt work permits as part of the Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP), which aims to support innovative Canadian companies in job creation and economic growth. The first eight companies selected for this initiative are recognized as leaders and innovators within their industries.