Saskatchewan’s agriculture and food production industries rely on international workers to support farm operations, livestock production, food processing, and agricultural supply chains.

The Agriculture Talent Pathway is specifically designed for workers who:

• Have a full-time permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer

• Receive a Job Approval Letter issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

• Meet the minimum eligibility requirements for language, education, and work experience

• Intend to live and work permanently in Saskatchewan

This pathway is open to applicants living outside Canada or those already in Canada with valid legal status. Refugee claimants in Canada are not eligible.

The number of nominations available each year is limited and determined by the federal government, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee a provincial nomination.

Eligible Occupations

Applicants must receive a job offer in an eligible agricultural or agriculture-related occupation, such as:

Some occupations require the employer to operate within agricultural or related sectors such as:

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting

• Food manufacturing

• Agricultural equipment manufacturing

• Farm product wholesale trade

• Agricultural storage and warehousing

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Agriculture Talent Pathway, applicants must meet the following requirements.

1. Job Offer

You must have a full-time permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in an eligible occupation.

The job must:

• Be approved by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

• Include a Job Approval Letter

• Provide wages and working conditions that meet Canadian standards

• Be issued on company letterhead and signed by the employer

2. Work Experience

Applicants must demonstrate relevant work experience through one of the following:

• At least one year of full-time work experience in the past three years in the intended occupation, or

• Six months of full-time work experience with the Saskatchewan employer who issued the Job Approval Letter

All work experience must be paid employment. Reference letters and supporting documentation are required to verify work history.

3. Language Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate basic English or French proficiency with a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark level 4.

Accepted language tests include:

• International English Language Testing System

• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

• Pearson PTE Core

• Test d’évaluation de français

• Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada

Language test results must be less than two years old at the time of application.

4. Education

Applicants must have completed secondary school (high school) or higher education.

Acceptable proof includes:

• High school diploma

• Trade certificate

• Post-secondary diploma

• College or university degree

Official transcripts must also be provided.

5. Legal Status in Canada (if applicable)

Applicants currently in Canada must provide proof of valid immigration status, such as a temporary work permit.

6. Intent to Live in Saskatchewan

Candidates must confirm their intention to live and work in Saskatchewan permanently.