RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Apprenticeship Program: Resources for International Applicants

Are you an international applicant looking to apply to our Apprenticeship Program? 

International applicants who are interested in applying to our Apprenticeship Program will need a work visa. Unfortunately, Young Agrarians is not able to provide work visas; it is outside of the scope of our organization. We will be unable to process applications that do not have a work visa. 

If you do not have a work visa and would like information on how to work in Canada, please refer to the Government of Canada website.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING FARMERS

• International Experience Canada: Certain countries have partnerships with Canada that make working in agriculture a possibility. You can review these partnerships on the International Experience Canada (IEC) website. A list of what countries are participating in this program can be found here. On the IEC website, you will find the various work permit programs available per participating country, as well as the eligible age range for candidates. Some countries only allow a candidate to participate once, while others allow candidates to participate twice, but in different pools. Since each country is different, it is important that the candidate checks to see if they are eligible to apply. If a country is not participating in the IEC program, then a candidate can try to go through a “recognized organization.” On this website, you will find all the “recognized organizations” and the additional countries they can serve.
• International Rural Exchange Canada Inc. is an organization that helps international agricultural trainees find work placements. 
• WWOOF Canada: Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

If none of the above options are available to you, you may want to try working with a registered immigration consultant.

All our best to you on your agrarian journey!