CAD $110,000 represents a meaningful threshold in the Canadian employer-sponsored immigration market — the salary level where LMIA-backed work permits are most straightforwardly structured, most clearly aligned with the NOC TEER 1 and TEER 0 occupations that generate the 50-point Express Entry CRS job offer bonus, and most directly connected to the permanent residency pathway that brings internationally sponsored professionals from temporary work permit status to Canadian citizenship in as little as four to six years.
In 2026, Canadian employers across technology, energy, finance, engineering, healthcare, and construction management are filing Labour Market Impact Assessment applications and Global Talent Stream petitions for internationally trained professionals at salaries at and above CAD $110,000. This represents the upper tier of Canada’s LMIA-backed sponsorship market — where the employers are the most established, the immigration processes the most efficiently managed, and the settlement outcomes the most direct and predictable.
This guide identifies the highest-paying Canadian visa sponsorship roles at CAD $110,000 and above, the employers behind these opportunities, how the salary level interacts with Canada’s immigration framework, and exactly how to find and pursue these positions in the current hiring cycle.
Why CAD $110,000 Is Strategically Significant in Canadian Immigration
LMIA High-Wage Stream With Maximum CRS Impact
At CAD $110,000 annually — approximately CAD $52.88 per hour — this salary exceeds the provincial median hourly wage in every Canadian province by a substantial margin, qualifying comfortably for the LMIA high-wage stream with complete provincial compliance nationwide. The 50 Express Entry CRS points from a valid LMIA-backed job offer at NOC TEER 0 or TEER 1 in these roles represents the full job offer bonus available — typically sufficient to secure an Invitation to Apply within one to six months of updating the Express Entry profile.
Purchasing Power at CAD $110,000 by Province
| Province / City | Approximate Effective Tax Rate | Approximate Net After Tax (CAD) | Monthly Net | Monthly Rent (1-bed, midpoint) | Monthly Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta (Calgary / Edmonton) | ~29% | ~$78,100 | ~$6,508 | ~$1,800 | ~$4,708 |
| Ontario (Toronto) | ~34% | ~$72,600 | ~$6,050 | ~$2,350 | ~$3,700 |
| British Columbia (Vancouver) | ~33% | ~$73,700 | ~$6,142 | ~$2,500 | ~$3,642 |
| Saskatchewan (Saskatoon / Regina) | ~30% | ~$77,000 | ~$6,417 | ~$1,300 | ~$5,117 |
| Manitoba (Winnipeg) | ~34% | ~$72,600 | ~$6,050 | ~$1,350 | ~$4,700 |
| Nova Scotia (Halifax) | ~36% | ~$70,400 | ~$5,867 | ~$1,500 | ~$4,367 |
Alberta and Saskatchewan produce the strongest purchasing power at CAD $110,000 — with Alberta’s flat 10% provincial income tax, no provincial sales tax, and moderate housing costs producing monthly remaining income of approximately CAD $4,708, and Saskatchewan’s lower provincial tax and very affordable housing producing approximately CAD $5,117 per month remaining. These outcomes compare very favourably with equivalent gross salaries in Toronto and Vancouver, where higher provincial taxes and housing costs consume a materially larger share of the higher nominal salary.
Canada’s Highest-Paying Sponsored Roles at CAD $110,000+
Technology — Global Talent Stream Priority Occupations
| Role | NOC Code | TEER Level | Typical LMIA/GTS Salary (CAD) | GTS Eligible | Key Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer / Architect | 21232 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $155,000 | Yes — Category B | Ontario, BC |
| AI Research Scientist / ML Engineer (Senior) | 21211 | TEER 1 | $130,000 – $250,000 | Yes — Category B | Ontario, Quebec |
| Cloud Solutions Architect (Principal) | 21232 | TEER 1 | $115,000 – $160,000 | Yes — Category B | Ontario, BC, Alberta |
| Cybersecurity Engineer / Architect (Senior) | 21220 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $145,000 | Yes — Category B | Ontario, BC |
| Engineering Manager (Technology) | 21221 | TEER 1 | $130,000 – $175,000 | Yes — Category B | Ontario, BC |
| Data Science Director / Principal | 21211 | TEER 1 | $130,000 – $165,000 | Yes — Category B | Ontario, Quebec, BC |
Petroleum and Energy Engineering
| Role | NOC Code | TEER Level | Typical LMIA Salary (CAD) | Key Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer (Senior / Reservoir) | 21330 | TEER 1 | $115,000 – $165,000 | Alberta, Saskatchewan |
| Drilling / Completions Engineer (Senior) | 21330 | TEER 1 | $115,000 – $150,000 | Alberta, Saskatchewan |
| Petroleum / Gas Process Engineer (Senior) | 21301 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $145,000 | Alberta, BC |
| Geoscientist / Geophysicist (Senior) | 21102 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $145,000 | Alberta, Saskatchewan |
| Pipeline Integrity Engineer (Senior) | 21301 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $140,000 | Alberta |
Finance and Investment Management
| Role | NOC Code | TEER Level | Typical LMIA Salary (CAD) | Key Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Analyst (Senior / CFA) | 11102 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $155,000 | Toronto, Calgary |
| Quantitative Analyst (Capital Markets) | 11101 | TEER 1 | $120,000 – $200,000 | Toronto |
| Risk Manager (Senior) | 11101 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $145,000 | Toronto |
| Corporate Finance Director | 11010 | TEER 0 | $140,000 – $185,000 | Toronto, Calgary |
| Management Consultant (Senior Manager) | 11201 | TEER 1 | $115,000 – $155,000 | Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver |
Construction and Infrastructure Management
| Role | NOC Code | TEER Level | Typical LMIA Salary (CAD) | Key Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Director | 70010 | TEER 0 | $140,000 – $185,000 | Ontario, Alberta, BC |
| Senior Civil Engineer (P.Eng) | 21300 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $130,000 | Ontario, Alberta, BC |
| Structural Engineer (Senior / P.Eng) | 21300 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $130,000 | Ontario, BC, Alberta |
| Project Manager — Major Infrastructure | 21110 | TEER 1 | $115,000 – $145,000 | Ontario, Alberta, BC |
Healthcare — Advanced Practice and Specialist Roles
| Role | NOC Code | TEER Level | Typical LMIA Salary (CAD) | Key Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | 31302 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $145,000 | Alberta, BC, Ontario |
| Pharmacist (Clinical / Specialty) | 31120 | TEER 1 | $110,000 – $132,000 | Ontario, Alberta, BC |
| Actuary (FCIA / FSA) | 21120 | TEER 1 | $120,000 – $165,000 | Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec |
Canadian Employers Filing LMIA and GTS Applications at CAD $110,000+
Technology — Global Talent Stream Active Sponsors at CAD $110,000+
- Shopify (Ottawa / Remote Nationwide): Canada’s largest homegrown technology employer and one of the most active Global Talent Stream sponsors in the country. Senior software engineers, principal engineers, and ML engineers at Shopify earn CAD $120,000 to $175,000 in base salary. Shopify’s fully distributed work model allows GTS-sponsored employees to reside in any Canadian province — making Alberta an option for sponsored Shopify engineers who want to maximise purchasing power through Alberta’s flat provincial tax rate. Applications through shopify.com/careers with technical blog context from engineering.shopify.com provide the most direct pathway
- Cohere (Toronto): One of Canada’s most prominent AI companies, Cohere develops large language model infrastructure and is among the highest-paying GTS sponsors in the Canadian technology market. Senior ML engineers and AI researchers at Cohere earn CAD $140,000 to $250,000 — at the very top of the Canadian GTS salary range. Cohere’s international recruitment is active across multiple source countries and the company’s GTS sponsorship infrastructure is established
- Wealthsimple (Toronto): Canada’s largest FinTech company with senior software engineering and data science roles at CAD $115,000 to $165,000 with active GTS sponsorship. Wealthsimple’s international engineering team responds well to applications from candidates with FinTech, investment platform, or financial data experience
- Amazon (Vancouver — AWS Division): Amazon’s Vancouver AWS engineering hub is one of the most active GTS sponsors in Canada at the senior level. Senior software development engineers and principal engineers at Amazon Vancouver earn CAD $140,000 to $185,000. Amazon’s GTS sponsorship process is managed through Amazon’s established Canadian immigration team with two-week processing confirmed
- Electronic Arts (EA) — Vancouver Studios (Burnaby): EA’s Vancouver studios sponsor senior software engineers and engineering managers at CAD $115,000 to $155,000 through the Global Talent Stream. EA’s multiple studio locations in Greater Vancouver collectively represent one of the largest GTS-active technology employers in the city
- Google Canada (Toronto, Waterloo): Google’s Canadian offices sponsor software engineers and ML engineers at CAD $140,000 to $195,000 for senior-level roles through the GTS. Google Canada’s Waterloo office is particularly active for AI and ML research roles
- Microsoft Canada (Toronto, Vancouver): Microsoft’s Canadian technology operations sponsor senior software engineers and cloud architects at CAD $130,000 to $175,000 through GTS applications
- RBC — Borealis AI and Technology Division (Toronto): RBC’s AI research division and technology transformation programme sponsor ML engineers and senior software engineers at CAD $115,000 to $165,000 through GTS
Petroleum and Energy — LMIA High-Wage Stream at CAD $110,000+
- Suncor Energy (Calgary, Fort McMurray): Canada’s largest integrated energy company with LMIA applications for petroleum engineers, reservoir engineers, and geoscientists at CAD $115,000 to $165,000. Suncor’s oil sands operations represent some of the highest-paying LMIA-backed engineering opportunities in Canada, with Fort McMurray operational roles reaching the top of the engineering salary range
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) (Calgary): Major oil and gas producer with LMIA applications for drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and production engineers at CAD $115,000 to $150,000
- TC Energy (Calgary): Pipeline and energy infrastructure company with LMIA applications for mechanical, electrical, and pipeline integrity engineers at CAD $110,000 to $145,000
- Cenovus Energy (Calgary): Oil sands and conventional oil producer with LMIA-backed international recruitment for petroleum and process engineers at CAD $110,000 to $145,000
- Enbridge (Calgary, Edmonton): Pipeline operator with LMIA applications for senior engineering professionals at CAD $110,000 to $140,000
- Halliburton Canada (Calgary): Oilfield services company with LMIA applications for drilling and completions engineers at CAD $110,000 to $145,000
- Schlumberger Canada / SLB (Calgary): Oilfield services company with LMIA applications for petroleum engineers and reservoir specialists at CAD $110,000 to $145,000
Finance and Investment Management — LMIA at CAD $110,000+
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) (Toronto): One of the world’s largest pension fund managers with LMIA applications for senior investment analysts, quantitative analysts, and portfolio associates at CAD $120,000 to $175,000. CPPIB’s global investment strategy creates sustained demand for internationally trained investment professionals with CFA credentials and global market expertise
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) (Toronto): Active LMIA filer for investment analysts and quantitative specialists at CAD $120,000 to $175,000 — one of the most sophisticated and highly compensated pension fund investment teams in Canada
- Brookfield Asset Management (Toronto): Global alternative asset manager with LMIA applications for investment analysts and financial engineers at CAD $115,000 to $170,000
- RBC Capital Markets (Toronto): Canada’s largest bank’s capital markets division with LMIA applications for senior financial analysts, quantitative analysts, and investment banking associates at CAD $110,000 to $160,000
- TD Securities (Toronto): Active LMIA filer for capital markets technology and financial analysis professionals at CAD $110,000 to $150,000
- Deloitte Canada — Advisory and Consulting (Toronto, Calgary): Big Four firm with LMIA applications for senior management consultants and advisory professionals at CAD $115,000 to $155,000
Construction and Infrastructure — LMIA at CAD $110,000+
- PCL Construction (Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver): One of Canada’s largest construction companies with LMIA applications for senior civil engineers, construction project directors, and senior project managers at CAD $115,000 to $175,000 across its national project portfolio
- EllisDon (Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver): Major Canadian construction firm with LMIA applications for senior engineering and project management professionals at CAD $110,000 to $165,000 on large-scale commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects
- AtkinsRéalis (SNC-Lavalin) (Montreal, Calgary, Toronto): Major Canadian engineering and construction firm with LMIA applications for senior civil, structural, and process engineers at CAD $110,000 to $145,000 across its national and international project portfolio
- Stantec (Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto): Engineering and construction consultancy with LMIA applications for senior engineers at CAD $110,000 to $138,000
- WSP Global (Montreal, Toronto, Calgary): Global engineering consultancy with LMIA applications for senior engineers and project managers at CAD $110,000 to $138,000
How to Find CAD $110,000+ LMIA and GTS Jobs in Canada Right Now
ESDC LMIA Positive Decisions Data
ESDC quarterly datasets at canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/reports.html list every employer that received a positive LMIA decision, the NOC code, and the province. Filtering for high-paying NOC codes (21232, 21211, 21220, 21221, 21330, 21300, 11101, 11102, 70010, 31302) and target provinces identifies employers with recently confirmed LMIA capability and process at the salary levels generating these outcomes.
Job Bank Canada (jobbank.gc.ca)
Filter for target NOC codes, province, minimum wage of CAD $52/hour (approximately $108,000 annually), and work permit eligibility indicator. This combination surfaces active LMIA-backed postings from employers currently in the advertising phase of their LMIA application at CAD $110,000 and above.
LinkedIn Canada — GTS and High-Salary Keywords
Search with “Global Talent Stream,” “LMIA approved,” or “work permit supported” alongside senior technology, engineering, or finance role keywords and province filter. Apply a CAD $110,000 salary minimum where available. Many technology and engineering employers active in GTS explicitly reference the pathway in postings to attract internationally trained candidates who qualify for two-week processing.
Professional Body Job Boards
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Canada (spe.org/careers): Most productive source for CAD $110,000+ petroleum engineering LMIA roles in Alberta and Saskatchewan
- APEGA Career Centre (apega.ca): Alberta-specific engineering job board with strong representation from LMIA-active energy and construction employers
- CFA Society Canada (cfacanada.ca): Investment analysis and portfolio management roles from LMIA-active Canadian financial institutions at CAD $110,000 and above
Application Strategy for CAD $110,000+ Canadian LMIA Sponsorship
1. Reference Your Express Entry Profile Status and NOC Code
Applications for CAD $110,000+ Canadian roles should include explicit reference to the target NOC code and TEER level — “My target role as a Senior Software Architect aligns with NOC 21232 at TEER 1, qualifying for Global Talent Stream Category B processing with a two-week combined LMIA and work permit timeline” — alongside the applicant’s Express Entry profile CRS score and the 50-point impact of the LMIA job offer. At CAD $110,000, the employer is making a significant investment in the sponsored hire — demonstrating that you have already done the immigration literacy homework accelerates their confidence in proceeding.
2. Pursue Provincial Credential Assessment Early (Engineering and Healthcare)
For engineers targeting Alberta, Ontario, or BC at CAD $110,000, beginning the provincial engineering association credential assessment — APEGA, PEO, or EGBC — before or concurrently with the job search demonstrates professional commitment to Canadian licensure that significantly improves employer response rates. Engineering employers at this salary level are hiring P.Eng-track professionals, not candidates whose credential pathway remains entirely unplanned.
3. Apply Through Job Bank Canada First
Even for roles also advertised on LinkedIn or company career portals, submitting an application through Job Bank Canada — where LMIA-advertising employers are legally required to post — records your application as part of the employer’s LMIA recruitment documentation. This practical step ensures your application is on record in the legally required advertising channel and signals the specific immigration-awareness that LMIA-active employers at this salary level appreciate.
Conclusion
Canadian employers across technology, petroleum engineering, finance, construction management, and healthcare are actively filing LMIA and Global Talent Stream applications for internationally trained professionals at CAD $110,000 and above in 2026 — at salary levels that represent the highest-paying employer-sponsored immigration opportunities in the Canadian market. The combination of LMIA high-wage stream qualification, 50 Express Entry CRS points, twelve-to-twenty-four-month permanent residency through Express Entry, universal provincial healthcare, and the financial value of Alberta and Saskatchewan’s lower-tax environments make CAD $110,000+ Canadian sponsorship one of the most complete and financially meaningful employer-sponsored immigration propositions available anywhere in the developed world for the occupations covered in this guide.
By verifying employer LMIA activity through ESDC quarterly data and Job Bank Canada, applying through professional body job boards for sector-specific roles, referencing NOC code and GTS eligibility in cover materials, beginning provincial credential assessments early for engineering and healthcare roles, and targeting Alberta and Saskatchewan for the strongest purchasing power at this salary level, internationally trained professionals can identify and secure CAD $110,000+ Canadian employer sponsorship in the current hiring cycle and begin the pathway to Canadian permanent residency from the strongest possible professional and financial foundation.