Ready to Work in Canada – LMIA Job Wanted (Kitchen, Cleaning, Any Field)

[eren34]

Hi everyone,

My name is Eren, I’m 20 years old and currently working in Türkiye. I’ve been working full-time since I was 17 — kitchen help, dishwashing, basic maintenance. I work hard, I learn fast, and I’m used to long hours.

I’m not here to beg, just hoping for a real chance to prove myself. I’m looking for any LMIA-supported job — I’m flexible and motivated. My English is B1-B2 level and improving every day. I’m serious about starting a new life in Canada and ready for all the challenges.

If you know of any employer or opportunity, please reply here or DM me. Thank you for reading.

– Eren

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone,

My name is Eren, I’m 20 years old and currently working in Türkiye. I’ve been working full-time since I was 17 — kitchen help, dishwashing, basic maintenance. I work hard, I learn fast, and I’m used to long hours.

I’m not here to beg, just hoping for a real chance to prove myself. I’m looking for any LMIA-supported job — I’m flexible and motivated. My English is B1-B2 level and improving every day. I’m serious about starting a new life in Canada and ready for all the challenges.

If you know of any employer or opportunity, please reply here or DM me. Thank you for reading.

– Eren

There are no jobs or employers on this forum.

 

[eren34]

There are no jobs or employers on this forum.

If you know of any way to get there with this stuff I'm here to listen

 

[scylla]

If you know of any way to get there with this stuff I'm here to listen

It's quite difficult to secure an LMIA supported job these days. If you want to try looking for an employer, you will need to search and apply for jobs through job sites such as LinkedIn and indeed. Most employers will not be willing to go through the LMIA process so expect to submit many applications where you don't hear back. Also be careful of scams. If anyone asks you for money or you get the job very easily or they tell you there is great urgency in submitting your paperwork, it's a scam.

Your chances of securing an LMIA supported job offer are generally higher if you have specialized skills/experience/education.

 

[eren34]

It's quite difficult to secure an LMIA supported job these days. If you want to try looking for an employer, you will need to search and apply for jobs through job sites such as LinkedIn and indeed. Most employers will not be willing to go through the LMIA process so expect to submit many applications where you don't hear back. Also be careful of scams. If anyone asks you for money or you get the job very easily or they tell you there is great urgency in submitting your paperwork, it's a scam.

Your chances of securing an LMIA supported job offer are generally higher if you have specialized skills/experience/education.

I understand that LMIA jobs are hard to come by and I’m prepared for a long and difficult process. I’ll start applying on sites like Indeed and LinkedIn as you suggested, and I’ll be careful to avoid scams.

I don’t have formal education or specialized skills, but I do have real-world experience and a strong work ethic. If you have any other tips, even small ones, I’m open to all advice. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

 

[Copingwithlife]

I understand that LMIA jobs are hard to come by and I’m prepared for a long and difficult process. I’ll start applying on sites like Indeed and LinkedIn as you suggested, and I’ll be careful to avoid scams.

I don’t have formal education or specialized skills, but I do have real-world experience and a strong work ethic. If you have any other tips, even small ones, I’m open to all advice. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

But you’ve also got to take into account the unemployment rate in Canada .

Your line of work would be considered low skill so there would be people already in Canada that could perform it without an LMIA

 

[eren34]

But you’ve also got to take into account the unemployment rate in Canada .

Your line of work would be considered low skill so there would be people already in Canada that could perform it without an LMIA

You’re right — I understand that my line of work is considered low-skill and that many Canadians can already do these jobs without the need for an LMIA. I really appreciate your honesty.
Still, I’m determined to do everything I can. Even if it takes time, I’m willing to keep improving myself, learn new things, and apply constantly. If there’s ever a pathway, even a small one, I’ll take it.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply — it means a lot.

 

[scylla]

I understand that LMIA jobs are hard to come by and I’m prepared for a long and difficult process. I’ll start applying on sites like Indeed and LinkedIn as you suggested, and I’ll be careful to avoid scams.

I don’t have formal education or specialized skills, but I do have real-world experience and a strong work ethic. If you have any other tips, even small ones, I’m open to all advice. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

The best advice I can give you at this point is to be prepared for the fact that it may not be possible for you to secure a job and work permit in Canada and to have another plan in place for what you will do instead. There is always some chance you will be successfully. But it's more likely you won't be successful be given the circumstances. Don't put all of your hopes on Canada.

 

[scylla]

You’re right — I understand that my line of work is considered low-skill and that many Canadians can already do these jobs without the need for an LMIA. I really appreciate your honesty.
Still, I’m determined to do everything I can. Even if it takes time, I’m willing to keep improving myself, learn new things, and apply constantly. If there’s ever a pathway, even a small one, I’ll take it.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply — it means a lot.

The one last suggestion I have is to get formal education in your home county. Coming to Canada without formal education is extremely difficult.

 

[eren34]

The one last suggestion I have is to get formal education in your home county. Coming to Canada without formal education is extremely difficult.

For example, if I were to get culinary training here in Türkiye and receive a government-approved certificate that's officially recognized in my country, would that improve my chances of being accepted for work in Canada?

I’m not putting all my hopes into Canada alone — I understand that life doesn't offer equal opportunities to everyone, and that not everyone gets to live where they want. But Canada, for me, checks all the boxes: the cold weather, the people, the language, the living standards — I genuinely like everything about it. That’s why I truly hope to build a life there someday.

Thanks again for your time and honest advice. It really helps me stay grounded while still moving forward.

 

[scylla]

For example, if I were to get culinary training here in Türkiye and receive a government-approved certificate that's officially recognized in my country, would that improve my chances of being accepted for work in Canada?

I’m not putting all my hopes into Canada alone — I understand that life doesn't offer equal opportunities to everyone, and that not everyone gets to live where they want. But Canada, for me, checks all the boxes: the cold weather, the people, the language, the living standards — I genuinely like everything about it. That’s why I truly hope to build a life there someday.

Thanks again for your time and honest advice. It really helps me stay grounded while still moving forward.

It's hard to say if that will help you or not. You would want to have the related work experience as well. Not just general kitchen help but experience as a chef or cook.

Generally you want to have at least a bachelor degree if your aim is to be able to move to Canada and then live here permanently. Without that it's very difficult to qualify for permanent residency.

Honest truth is that your profile is quite weak which is why I'm suggesting you not put too much hope into making it to Canada unless you're able to significantly strengthen your profile over the next few years (e.g., through getting a bachelor degree, skilled work experience, etc.).

Good luck.