Resources and services for employers and job seekers looking to build a career in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector permanently or temporarily
There are many exciting opportunities to work in agriculture. In 2024, the agriculture and agri-food sector provided 1 in 9 jobs in Canada, employing 2.3 million people.
Resources to help you succeed
AgPal Program and Service Finder
Find federal, provincial and territorial programs and services tailored to your needs – including skills development, training, workshops, mental health, market intelligence and research
Jobs in agriculture and agri-food
Agriculture and food production job websites, employment resources and information about working in Canada permanently or temporarily
Youth in agriculture
Youth and young farmers are the future of Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector and help build a strong, innovative sector ready to meet the changing needs of tomorrow
Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and Regulations User Guide for Businesses and Workers
This user guide explains what is and isn’t included in the Act, how it's being implemented, and what businesses and workers need to do in order to benefit
Resources for Canadian employers
Temporary foreign workers
Find out if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment to hire a temporary worker, what work permit program to use, what to do after you hire and how to help your employee extend their work permit
Permanent foreign workers
Hiring foreign workers and recent graduates to fill labour or skills shortages and supporting employees in their journey to permanent residence
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Project funding for employers and organizations hiring youth and youth facing barriers between the ages of 15 and 30
Labour market information
- The state of labour in agriculture and agri-food
Information and data on the state of labour in the sector, job vacancies and shortages, role of temporary foreign workers - Labour market information - Job Bank Sectoral Profiles
Take stock of the challenges and opportunities for key sectors of the economy in your area. Learn about recent developments and outlooks for your industry or any of these sectors.
Features
The First Sixteen – Hiring smart: The labour shortage issue
Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labour shortages in our sector
Careers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Offering exciting careers in science, agriculture, business and IT at 40 locations across Canada
Mental health in agriculture
Resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of employers and workers in the agriculture and agri-food sector
Contact Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Email: aafc.labour-main-doeuvre.aac@agr.gc.ca