Canadian province needs agricultural workers

Alberta is working with the federal government to invest $2.5 million CAD in agriculture. The province is going to help companies hire and retain employees in this sector.

The money will go to Ag for Life, a charitable organization that has been educating Alberta residents about agriculture since 2011. The organization works with a variety of businesses to create up-to-date education programs that make people aware of the important role of agriculture in the economy and receive quality training in this field.

Federal Minister of Employment Carla Qualtrough believes that the country needs more skilled employees. That is why the government is taking various measures and investing in projects to create good conditions for hiring workers.

Companies in Alberta's agri-food industry can receive grants of up to $25,000 CAD to train employees. Grants will also be given to advertising companies to improve local awareness of career and job opportunities in agriculture.

The agri-food industry and agriculture are major drivers of Alberta's economic growth. In 2021, the province's food production surpassed the oil and coal industries. It is also a major area of employment in the region, with 58,300 Alberta residents and 4,400 foreign workers working in agriculture last year.

There are several ways to immigrate to Alberta if you want to work in the agri-food industry. There is the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot at the federal level, which is suitable for several occupations and allows you to settle in any province, including Alberta.

Also, specialists in agricultural occupations can take advantage of Alberta's immigration program streams:

• Alberta Opportunity Stream for those who have found work in the province;
• Rural Renewal Stream for those who want to live in a small town.

In addition, Alberta is interested in entrepreneurs who want to do business in the agri-food sector. They can immigrate through the Alberta Farm Stream.