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Agri-Food Pilot

This is a 3-year pilot program designed to address labour shortages in the Canadian agri-food industry. The most demand is for meat processing and mushroom production. This program gives you the opportunity to gain experience and work towards become a permanent resident and citizen in Canada. More details on the process will be available in March 2020.

1.1 Eligibility

 

The eligible industries and occupations for this program are:

  • meat product manufacturing

    • NOC 6331, 9462, 8252, 9617​

  • greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production

    • NOC 8252, 8431, 8611​

  • animal production (excluding aquaculture)

    • NOC 8252, 8431​

Click here to search for your job title NOC.

To be eligible, you must also have:

  • qualifying work experience

    • must be in an eligible industry and occupation​

    • minimum 1 year of non-seasonal work experience (total 1,560 hours) in the last 3 years

  • a qualifying job offer

  • minimum language requirements

    • CLB Level 4​

  • educational requirements

    • Canadian high school diploma or equivalent ​foreign education

  • proof of funds to support your transition

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Contact us today to learn about which program is right for you!
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