Six Companies That Can Grant LMIA-Exempt Work Permits in Canada Are Now Hiring

Foreign nationals may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit if hired by one of eight Canadian companies, primarily in the tech sector.

Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream.

The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy, aimed at driving economic growth by attracting skilled talent into the country.

Here’s a look at the eight companies eligible for the LMIA-exempt, employer-specific work permit, and the job opportunities they offer as of October 16:

You can find details on the six companies that are currently hiring, including the types of roles they are looking to fill and the benefits they offer, below:

Ada Support Inc.

Toronto-based Ada was founded in 2016 with the goal of transforming customer service from agent-driven to AI-driven. The company provides AI-powered customer service solutions to businesses and customers across various channels and languages globally.

Although Ada operates as a remote company, some positions require candidates to be based in specific provinces.

Perks offered by Ada include:

• The opportunity to work from abroad.
• Stock options.
• Unlimited vacation.
• A home office budget.

Currently, Ada has over 15 vacant positions in various departments, including product development, revenue, operations, finance, and customer experience.

Sample positions include:

• HR Generalist (Toronto).
• Staff Software Engineer, Solutions (Remote – Canada).
• DevOps Engineer (Remote – Canada).
• Senior Technical Writer (Remote – Canada).
• Manager, Sales Development (Toronto).

AlayaCare

Montreal-headquartered AlayaCare was founded in 2014 with a mission to address healthcare challenges, particularly in the home care sector, using AI and technology. The company's cloud-based software streamlines various tasks, including employee management, scheduling, billing, and more.

AlayaCare employs over 550 people across Canada, Australia, Brazil, and the United States. In Canada, the company has a few vacancies, primarily in Toronto and Montreal, with some positions requiring bilingualism in French and English.

Sample vacant positions include:

• Bilingual Senior Technical Services Specialist (Montreal, Quebec).
• Implementation Specialist (Toronto).
• Senior DevOps Analyst (Montreal, Quebec, Canada).
• Senior Developer, Scheduling (Montreal, Quebec).
• Engineering Manager – SRE (Montreal, Quebec).

CellCarta

Montreal-based CellCarta specializes in using research and technology to map the differences between tissues and cells, helping identify biomarkers. This allows for more precise disease detection, prevention strategies, and fosters the development of targeted therapies.

In addition to its Montreal headquarters, CellCarta has locations in China, Australia, the US, and Belgium. As of the latest update, the company has a limited number of vacancies in Canada, primarily in Montreal.

Sample vacant positions include:

• Global Technology Architecture Manager (Montreal).
• Global Revenue Accounting Manager (Remote).

Clarius Mobile Health

Founded in 2014 and based in British Columbia, Clarius Mobile Health aims to make affordable ultrasound tools accessible to all medical professionals. The company has earned recognition for its workplace culture, receiving certification from Great Place To Work® in 2024, an accolade based on employee feedback.

Benefits at Clarius include:

• A hybrid work environment.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team events.

Currently, Clarius has one vacancy in Canada:

• Manufacturing Technician (Vancouver).

Clio

Clio provides cloud-based legal technology to help lawyers manage various tasks, including client intake, contact management, timekeeping, billing, and payments.

Headquartered in British Columbia, Clio also operates offices in Toronto, Calgary, and Dublin, with remote positions and a hybrid work model available depending on the role.

Work benefits at Clio include:

• RRSP matching.
• Flexible paid time off (minimum 4 weeks, with customization options based on individual needs).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Sample vacant positions include:

• Account Executive, Customer Sales (Vancouver, Calgary).
• Account Executive, Mid-Market (Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver).
• Business Development Representative (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto).
• Customer Onboarding Specialist (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto).
• Data Scientist (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto – remote option available).
• Director, Product Research (Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver – remote option available).

Lightspeed Commerce

Founded in Montreal in 2005, Lightspeed Commerce provides companies with an all-in-one commerce platform to help simplify and scale operations.

The company has numerous vacancies across Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, with some remote opportunities available.

Sample vacant positions include:

• Team Lead, Software Development (Montreal).
• Staff Software Developer (Ottawa).
• Software Development Manager (Toronto).
• Senior Strategic Pricing Specialist (Montreal).
• Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Ottawa).
• Senior Product Manager, Payment Processing (Montreal).

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