Key stats & summary (August 2025)
- 34 newly designated employers in Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) spanning childcare, hospitality/food service, health care, logistics, construction, retail and automotive.
- Sector mix (est.): Food & Hospitality 53%, Care & Education 21%, Retail & Auto 15%, Logistics/Construction/Cleaning 12%.
- Being “designated” allows an employer to hire through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
- AIP as a whole currently has 1080 jobs as per QuestJobs data. Nova Scotia remains to have the highest number of AIP eligible jobs.
Newly designated NL employers (August 2025)
Industries and employee ranges below are sensible estimates for typical single-location NL operations; verify specifics with each employer.
| Company (as listed) | Industry (est.) | Est. Employees | Notes (typical roles) |
|---|---|---|---|
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74547 Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. o/a Milestones Early Learning Centre
|
Childcare | 10–30 | Early childhood educators, assistants, admin |
|
Amauligak Services & Contracting Ltd. o/a Pep’s Diner
|
Restaurant (diner) | 10–20 | Cooks, servers, supervisors |
|
ASH Drywall Limited
|
Construction (drywall/finishing) | 10–30 | Drywall installers/finishers, estimators, labour |
|
Bidgoods Wholesale Ltd. o/a Bidgoods Supermarket
|
Grocery retail | 30–80 | Clerks, bakers, meat cutters, supervisors |
|
Blair Holdings Limited o/a U Got It Maid Cleaning Service
|
Cleaning/janitorial | 5–20 | Cleaners, team leads, schedulers |
|
Brockways Restaurant and Bar Ltd o/a Brockways Restaurant and Bar
|
Restaurant/bar | 10–25 | Line cooks, bartenders, servers, supervisors |
|
Burin Living Inc. o/a Grand Bank Retirement Living
|
Senior living/care | 20–60 | PSWs, LPNs, housekeeping, kitchen |
|
Catholic School Foundation of Corner Brook o/a Immaculate Heart of Mary School
|
Education (K–12) | 20–60 | Teachers, EAs, admin, maintenance |
|
Comfort Home Care Inc.
|
Home care/health | 20–80 | Home support workers, schedulers, supervisors |
|
Crystal Yoga o/a New Dimensions Child Care Centre
|
Childcare | 10–30 | ECEs, assistants, admin |
|
East to West Holdings Inc. o/a Wendy’s Topsail Road
|
QSR | 15–35 | Crew, shift leads, assistant managers |
|
EVG Enterprises Ltd o/a E & E Drive-In
|
Restaurant (drive-in) | 10–20 | Cooks, cashiers, supervisors |
|
Exploits Valley Animal Hospital Limited
|
Veterinary services | 10–25 | Veterinarians, vet techs/assistants, reception |
|
Ganesh Food Ltd o/a Smoke’s Poutinerie
|
QSR | 10–20 | Line cooks, cashiers, supervisors |
|
Glovertown Convenience Limited o/a Robin’s Donuts
|
QSR/coffee | 10–20 | Bakers, baristas, cashiers, supervisors |
|
Grand Falls Hotel GP o/a Mount Peyton Resort & Conference Centre
|
Hotel/conference | 40–100 | Front desk, housekeeping, banquet, kitchen |
|
Hunt’s Transport Ltd. o/a Hunt’s Logistics
|
Transportation/logistics | 30–120 | Drivers, warehouse, dispatch, mechanics |
|
Jigger Foods Inc o/a Jigger Foods
|
Food processing/wholesale | 10–30 | Production, packaging, warehouse |
|
JPJC Holdings Incorporated o/a Mister T’s Ultramar
|
Fuel & C-store retail | 6–15 | Cashiers, assistant managers, maintenance |
|
Little Rushy Enterprises Inc o/a Lefty’s Pizzeria & Lounge
|
Restaurant/lounge | 10–20 | Pizza cooks, servers, bartenders |
|
Lynda and Albert Enterprises Inc. o/a Dairy Queen
|
QSR | 15–30 | Crew, cake decorators, shift leads |
|
Lynwell Auto Ltd. o/a Western Mazda
|
Auto dealership | 20–60 | Sales, service advisors, techs, parts |
|
Memorial Cafe o/a Memorial Cafe Inc.
|
Café/restaurant | 8–20 | Baristas, cooks, supervisors |
|
Mid Island Collision Centre Ltd.
|
Auto body/collision | 10–25 | Auto body techs, painters, estimators |
|
Noble’s Holdings Inc. o/a Mid Island Motorsports
|
Powersports dealer/service | 10–30 | Sales, small-engine techs, parts |
|
Noodles Express Restaurant Ltd o/a Noodles Express
|
Restaurant (Asian) | 10–20 | Cooks, servers, supervisors |
|
Odriscoll Restaurants Ltd. o/a Mr. Sub
|
QSR | 10–20 | Sandwich makers, shift leads |
|
Pelley Inn Limited
|
Inn/accommodation | 10–25 | Front desk, housekeeping, kitchen |
|
Robin’s Bay Roberts Ltd. o/a Robin’s & 241Pizza
|
QSR (coffee + pizza) | 12–25 | Counter staff, bakers, pizza cooks |
|
Spences Service Station Limited o/a Sea Echo Motel
|
Motel/restaurant | 10–25 | Front desk, housekeeping, kitchen |
|
Stone Ducky Restaurant and Lounge Inc. o/a Stone Ducky Restaurant and Lounge
|
Restaurant/lounge | 10–20 | Cooks, bartenders, servers |
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Stone Jug Holdings Ltd. o/a Stone Jug
|
Restaurant/pub/events | 20–50 | Kitchen, FOH, events staff |
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Sugar & Dice Inc. o/a Sugar & Dice
|
Café/entertainment | 5–15 | Baristas, game hosts, supervisors |
|
Total Care in the Home Services Ltd.
|
Home care/personal support | 20–80 | Home support workers, schedulers |
What AIP designation in NL means
The AIP is a permanent-residence pathway for skilled workers and eligible international graduates who want to live and work in one of the four Atlantic provinces, including Newfoundland & Labrador. Employers must be designated by the province before they can make AIP job offers.
NL’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) maintains the designated employer list and updates it periodically; presence on the list doesn’t guarantee current vacancies but confirms eligibility to use AIP.
How job seekers can use this list
1) Focus on AIP-eligible, non-seasonal roles
Employers designated under AIP can support your PR process after you meet program requirements (e.g., qualifying work experience, language, education). Check IRCC’s official criteria for workers and grads.
2) Apply to posted vacancies and ask the key question
Designation doesn’t guarantee openings. Apply to advertised jobs and ask: “Is this role intended to be supported under AIP?” The IRCC guidance explicitly directs candidates to pursue jobs with designated employers listed by the provinces.
3) Tailor your application for NL
Use a Canadian-style résumé aligned to the NOC/TEER of the role.
Highlight year-round availability and customer-facing or care experience where relevant (many new designations are in hospitality and care).
For health and child-care roles, prepare credentials and references early.
Make sure that your CV is ATS friendly. Do not use one CV for multiple applications.
Take advantage of the features and information available on QuestJobs. The portal features CV customization, job matching, CV analyzer which increases your chance of landing a PR job by 70%.
Frequently Asked (AIP in NL)
Who designates employers?
The province (NL) designates employers; IRCC manages PR processing.
Where do I confirm if a company is designated?
On the province’s official published list
What if I’m an international graduate?
AIP includes a graduate stream with specific criteria; check IRCC’s eligibility page.
Sources:
IRCC – Atlantic Immigration Program overview & how designation works.
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador (OIM) – public list of AIP designated employers (updated regularly).
IRCC – “Get a job offer” guidance noting you must apply to designated employers and check provincial lists.