Are there any "non-research" jobs in Asian HiEd available to foreigners?
In China, there are some lecturer positions in universities that do not require to do research. The salary is lower than that of an assistant professor (that does research) and also the teaching load is higher. For example, at some university, lecturers are required to teach over 350-400 hours a year. The salary as well as living expenses can vary quite a lot depending on the city and university. There is a great need for English teachers but other topics can be possible. For the work permit, as I remember it requires a bachelor degree and 2 years experience, and as a Canadian, you are in the list of countries considered as native speaker eligible for teaching English.  Other possibilities for teaching English is to teach in a training center for professionals rather than teaching for kids.  For English teaching jobs, there are several agents looking for teachers that you may contact or you may talk with universities directly.  By the way, I think you also need to check the requirements for entering the country. During the pandemic, some countries have stricter rules for giving work permits (e.g China). It may not be the best moment to look for a job.