Canadian Cities Hiring the Most Immigrants
Not all Canadian cities are equal when it comes to job opportunities for newcomers. Here's where employers are actively recruiting internationally — with pathways to PR.
April 2026 update. Rankings based on Statistics Canada LFS data, IRCC settlement data, and provincial PNP draw volumes. Job growth rates are year-over-year. Housing affordability is relative to Canadian national average.
2026 Trend: Smaller Cities Are Winning
While Toronto and Vancouver remain the largest job markets, newcomers are increasingly finding better opportunities in mid-sized cities like Calgary, Saskatoon, and Moncton — with lower competition, more affordable housing, and targeted PNP streams actively recruiting immigrants.
Top 8 Cities for Immigrant Job Seekers
Calgary
AlbertaEnergy, Tech & Engineering Hub
- No provincial sales tax (PST)
- Booming tech & energy sectors
- Fastest-growing major city in Canada
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
Ottawa
OntarioGovernment, Tech & Bilingual Careers
- Federal public service — massive employer
- Bilingual advantage (French + English)
- Thriving Kanata tech corridor
- Strong settlement services for newcomers
Saskatoon
SaskatchewanAffordable, Fast-Growing Prairie City
- Consistently top employment rates in Canada
- Very affordable housing vs national average
- Strong demand in healthcare, trades & ag-tech
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Halifax
Nova ScotiaAtlantic Canada's Rising Tech & Healthcare Hub
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) — employer-driven
- Fast-tracked PR for Atlantic Canada workers
- Growing defence & ocean tech sectors
- Lower cost of living than Toronto/Vancouver
Victoria
British ColumbiaLow Unemployment, Public Sector Strength
- Consistently lowest unemployment rate in BC
- Large provincial public sector
- Growing tech community
- High quality of life & green spaces
Moncton
New BrunswickBilingual Hub with Affordable Living
- One of Canada's most bilingual cities
- Atlantic Immigration Program access
- Rapidly growing logistics & healthcare sectors
- Lowest cost of living among top hiring cities
Toronto
OntarioCanada's Financial & Tech Capital
Edmonton
AlbertaIndustrial & Healthcare Growth City
- No provincial income tax on first $21K
- Significant industrial & oilsands sector
- University of Alberta — major research employer
- Alberta's capital — large public sector
How to Choose the Right City for Your Profile
NOC all — Jobs Across Canadian Cities
Find jobs for this NOC code on JobMaze
Browse hundreds of active Canadian job postings for NOC all. JobMaze matches your profile to employers actively hiring in this category — from startups to Fortune 500s.