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Farm Jobs in Canada for Foreigners
Farm occupations are the largest block of Canada's LMIA register: 9,347 approvals for 77,168 positions in this window. Hiring runs through the Primary Agriculture stream — no workforce cap, no LMIA processing fee for on-farm positions — and follows the growing season.
Top approved employers
| Employer | Location | Top occupation | Approved positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jealous Fruits Ltd. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 1,085 |
| les Entreprises Pitre Inc. | Mont-Laurier, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 1,045 |
| Procyk Farms (1994) ltd | WILSONVILLE, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 772 |
| DeVry Greenhouses | Chilliwack, BC | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 610 |
| Northern Cherries Inc. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 521 |
| Schuyler Farms Ltd. | Simcoe, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 505 |
| S SUNDHER ORCHARDS LTD. | Kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 489 |
| Pure Flavor Farms LP | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 484 |
| Scotlynn Sweetpac Growers Inc. | Vittoria, ON | 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 405 |
| Cultures gen V inc. | Ste-Clotilde, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 376 |
| les Jardins Vegibec inc. | Oka, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 354 |
| Ferme Onésime Pouliot | Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans, QC | 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 353 |
| G.P. Sandher Holdings ltd | kelowna, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 351 |
| Cielo Vista Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 336 |
| les Fermes du Soleil Inc. | Ste-Clotilde-de-Chateauguay, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 320 |
| Nature Fresh Farms Inc. | Leamington, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 308 |
| Champs Fresh Farms inc | Aldergrove, BC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 303 |
| Algoma Orchards Corp. | Newcastle, ON | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 300 |
| LES PRODUCTIONS MARGIRIC INC | Laval, QC | 85101-Harvesting labourers | 298 |
| Brookdale Treeland Nurseries | Schomberg, ON | 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 292 |
Employer table computed from the ESDC register, decisions through June 2026, published October 30, 2026.
Top occupations in this slice
| Occupation | NOC | Approvals | Approved positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85101-Harvesting labourers | 85101 | 3,995 | 55,816 |
| 85100-Livestock labourers | 85100 | 3,105 | 6,777 |
| 85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourers | 85103 | 814 | 10,142 |
| 82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors | 82030 | 663 | 1,220 |
| 84120-Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators | 84120 | 510 | 1,576 |
| 85121-Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | 85121 | 260 | 1,637 |
How farm hiring works
Employers apply ahead of the season: greenhouse and nursery hiring builds from late winter, harvest hiring peaks in spring applications for late-summer work, and livestock hiring runs year-round. The employers below are ranked by approved farm positions in the current window; the farm guide explains seasons, the SAWP relationship and pay structure in full.
Live vacancies
Approvals show who can hire; live postings show who is hiring now. Search Job Bank — Temporary Foreign Workers for current postings from employers who have obtained or applied for an LMIA, then cross-check the employer against this register.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply for farm jobs in Canada?
Ahead of the season — spring for harvest work, late winter for greenhouse roles. Employers file LMIAs months before the start date.
Do farm jobs require experience?
Most labourer roles train on the job and hire on fitness and reliability. Specialized livestock and machinery roles ask for experience.
Does the low-wage cap apply to farm jobs?
No. On-farm primary agriculture positions are exempt from the cap and from the CMA refusal rule, and the LMIA processing fee does not apply to them.
What is SAWP?
The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program — the long-running bilateral program with Mexico and Caribbean states. Recent ESDC lists report SAWP activity inside the Primary Agriculture stream.