Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) Is Now Open for Spring Intake

As Canada welcomes the spring season, farms and agricultural employers across the country are preparing for peak production — and recruitment under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is officially underway.

The SAWP allows Canadian employers to hire temporary foreign workers for up to eight months in positions related to primary agriculture.

This program plays a vital role in supporting Canada’s food supply chain and offers a structured pathway for eligible foreign workers to gain temporary employment in Canada.

What Jobs Are Available Under SAWP?

The current national commodity list includes work related to:

• Apiary products
• Fruits and vegetables
• Mushrooms
• Flowers and nursery-grown trees
• Pedigreed canola seed and seed corn
• Grains and oil seeds
• Maple syrup
• Sod and tobacco
• Livestock sectors including bovine, dairy, duck, horse, mink, poultry, sheep, and swine

These positions are tied strictly to seasonal agricultural operations.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify under SAWP, workers must:

• ✔ Be at least 18 years old
• ✔ Be a citizen of a participating country
• ✔ Have prior farming or agricultural experience
• ✔ Meet Canadian immigration requirements
• ✔ Comply with the legal requirements of their home country

Because the program is seasonal and employer-driven, early preparation is essential.

Why Act Now?

Spring intake moves quickly, and positions fill as employers secure approved Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). Delays in preparation can mean missing the opportunity for this season.

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