Manitoba PNP Draw 3,347 Invitations — Which Companies Are Hiring?
Key Stats & Summary
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Draw date: September 4, 2025 Total LAAs issued: 3,347
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Streams: Skilled Worker in Manitoba (1,466), International Education Stream (1,866), Skilled Worker Overseas – strategic recruitment (15, cut-off 844), Express Entry linked (415)
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As per QuestJobs data and deep research, there are 201 companies in Manitoba that maybe be eligible to sponsor under the MPNP.
- There are 1,410 jobs eligible under the Manitoba Skilled Worker In Demand Occupations. And more than 29,000 PR eligible jobs across Canada.
Recap: What Was Selected in Draw #253
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Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM): 1,466 LAAs to workers with ongoing employment and provincial ties.
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International Education Stream (IES): 1,866 LAAs to recent Manitoba graduates.
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Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO): 15 LAAs issued via Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
- Express Entry Linked: 415
The 10 Largest Manitoba Employers Likely Able to Sponsor
Based on the QuestJobs data, these are well-known, large employers operating in Manitoba whose roles frequently align with PR-eligible pathways. Always verify program-specific employer requirements at the offer stage.
Loblaw Companies Limited — National grocery & retail leader with diverse roles in operations, logistics, and corporate functions.
StandardAero — Global aviation MRO headquartered in Winnipeg; strong demand for skilled trades, engineers, and technicians.
NFI Group Inc. (New Flyer) — North America’s heavy-duty bus manufacturer; engineering, production, quality, and supply-chain opportunities.
VEOLIA Canada — Environmental services and utilities operations; technical, environmental, and field roles across the province.
The North West Company — Major retailer serving northern communities; store leadership, logistics, and head-office positions.
GERDAU Ameristeel — Steel manufacturing; maintenance, mill operations, quality, and industrial trades.
Winpak Ltd — Food & pharma packaging; production, quality assurance, engineering, and technical services.
Canada Goose Inc. — Premium apparel manufacturing; production leadership, industrial engineering, and supply-chain roles.
GFL Environmental — Waste & recycling services; drivers, heavy-equipment, operations, and HSE roles.
IG Wealth Management — Financial services HQ presence in Winnipeg; analytics, advisory support, marketing, and IT roles.
How QuestJobs helps: For each employer above, QuestJobs flags roles that align with Skilled Worker in Manitoba —so candidates spend time only on jobs with real PR potential.
What to Do Next (Candidates)
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Filter for Manitoba on QuestJobs to surface roles tied to MPNP pathways.
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Optimize before you apply: Run AI Job Matching and CV Analyzer to tailor your resume to the job—our users report dramatically higher callback rates.
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Confirm employer specifics at offer stage (program criteria, NOC/TEER alignment, work location, and any employer eligibility requirements).
Core employer & job-offer requirements (Skilled Worker in Manitoba)
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Real, established Manitoba business: Incorporated/registered in Canada and operating with an established place of business in Manitoba (not a home-based shell). Manitoba Immigration
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Ability to offer long-term, full-time work: Offer must be permanent (or long-term) and full-time; working conditions and wages must meet Manitoba standards for the occupation. Manitoba Immigration
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Employee–employer relationship must be genuine (no owner-operators/contractors standing in for employment). Manitoba Immigration
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Ineligible job types include temporary/seasonal, part-time (<30 hrs/wk), commission-only, home-based, or not based in Manitoba. Manitoba Immigration
Context for applicants: For SWM, you normally need ≥6 months of continuous full-time work with the same Manitoba employer before the long-term offer is used for nomination. Manitoba Immigration
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