Key statistics & summary (August 2025)
1.Saskatchewan’s SINP Agriculture Talent Pathway is open and focused on 10 specific NOC 2021 occupations tied to primary agriculture, food manufacturing, and ag-equipment manufacturing.
2. A SINP Job Approval Letter (JAL) is mandatory for every offer.
3. The province has publicly confirmed that its 2025 nomination allocation was cut by 50%, with agriculture listed among the priority sectors—so roles aligned to this pathway remain one of the surest routes to PR in Saskatchewan.
4.QuestJobs currently tracks 31 live, PR-eligible agriculture postings—researched and categorized by our team—and this number grows daily. For live roles under this exact stream, search them on QuestJobs.
The 10 eligible NOC 2021 occupations
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75101 – Material handlers*
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84120 – Specialized livestock workers & farm machinery operators
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85100 – Livestock labourers
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85101 – Harvesting labourers
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85103 – Nursery & greenhouse labourers
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94140 – Process control & machine operators, food & beverage processing*
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94141 – Industrial butchers & meat cutters, poultry preparers & related workers*
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94143 – Testers & graders, food & beverage processing*
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94204 – Mechanical assemblers & inspectors*
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95106 – Labourers in food & beverage processing*
*Roles marked with an asterisk require the sponsoring employer to operate in one of the eligible industries (NAICS 11 – Agriculture/forestry/fishing/hunting; NAICS 311 – Food manufacturing; NAICS 33311 – Agricultural implement manufacturing). Government of Saskatchewan
Hiring companies and the kinds of jobs they fill
Saskatchewan agriculture employers use this pathway to fill roles in
Livestock & field operations (NAICS 11)
Common jobs: specialized livestock workers, equipment operators, livestock and general farm labourers, harvest crew. These are the roles that keep feedlots, hog, poultry, and mixed farms fully staffed through the full production cycle. Government of Saskatchewan
Greenhouses & nurseries (NAICS 11)
Common jobs: nursery/greenhouse labourers, harvesting labourers, material handling. Employers look for season-to-season reliability, basic language, and equipment safety. Government of Saskatchewan
Food & beverage processing (NAICS 311)
Common jobs: industrial butchers/meat cutters, process control and machine operators, testers/graders, production labourers—especially where throughput and food-safety certifications matter. Government of Saskatchewan
Ag-equipment manufacturing (NAICS 33311)
Common jobs: mechanical assemblers/inspectors, material handlers tied to assembly lines and final QA. Agricultural implement makers use this stream when roles are integral to farm machinery production. Government of Saskatchewan
Top tips from QuestJobs
Want to filter down to these exact job types? Use the PNP filters and location tags on QuestJobs to surface PR-eligible agriculture postings in Saskatchewan— the portal currently lists 31 active roles for this pathway, refreshed daily.
What the Saskatchewan Agriculture Talent Pathway is
Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Talent Pathway (under International Skilled Worker) lets employers hire foreign talent for year-round, permanent jobs in agriculture and closely related industries. Candidates need a full-time, permanent job offer in one of the eligible NOC 2021 occupations and a Job Approval Letter (JAL) issued by the province for that exact position. Program rules also reference eligible industries by NAICS (primary agriculture, food manufacturing, and agricultural implement manufacturing). See the province’s official pathway page for the full overview and required documents. Government of Saskatchewan
Who can apply: eligibility snapshot
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At least CLB/NCLC 4 in English or French (some employers/regulators may ask for higher).
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Completed secondary school (high school) or higher.
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Work experience: either one year full-time in the last three years in your intended occupation, or six months (780 hours) full-time with your sponsoring SK employer in the same role.
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A permanent, full-time job offer in Saskatchewan plus a valid JAL for that offer.
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Clear intent to live and work in Saskatchewan.
Details and step-by-step application are on the Government of Saskatchewan website.
The Job Approval Letter (JAL): why it matters
You cannot apply to SINP under this pathway without a JAL. The employer must register with SINP, submit the job for assessment, and receive the Job Approval Letter showing your name, job title and NOC. The offer letter must include duties, wage/benefits, location, and be issued on company letterhead. You upload the JAL with your online SINP application.
Application process (candidate view)
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Secure the job offer in one of the 10 eligible NOCs.
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Employer obtains the JAL from SINP for your position.
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Prepare documents: identity, education/trade certs, language test meeting CLB 4+ (where required), detailed reference letters, and any licensing if applicable.
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Apply online to SINP (create account, upload PDFs).
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If nominated, proceed to federal PR with IRCC.
The province lays out the process, required forms, and document rules on the pathway page.
Employer eligibility (what SK checks before sponsorship)
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Active registration and compliance with wages & working conditions that meet Canadian standards for the occupation.
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Correct NAICS classification for eligible industries where required (primary agriculture, food manufacturing, or ag-implement manufacturing).
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Successful JAL issuance for the offered position and NOC.
2025 nomination allocation: what changed and why timing matters
The province confirms that Saskatchewan’s 2025 nomination allocation was cut by 50% by the federal government, and notes agriculture is among the priority sectors for the reduced slots. While no application is guaranteed a nomination, being inside an eligible NOC with a valid JAL is one of the strongest positions you can be in this year.
Backup plan, Francophone Mobility
If you are French-speaking (CLB/NCLC 5) and the Agriculture Talent Pathway temporarily closes or reaches its allocation, you may still be able to work in Saskatchewan via the Francophone Mobility work permit (LMIA-exempt code C16). Your employer submits the offer in the Employer Portal and pays the $230 compliance fee; you then apply for the employer-specific work permit. This can keep you working in Saskatchewan while you build a PR plan through SINP or Express Entry later on.
Where to find the jobs (curated for PR)
QuestJobs actively tracks Saskatchewan agriculture employers using this pathway and, as of today, lists 31 PR-eligible roles across the 10 NOCs above. Use the province, NOC, and PR-eligible filters to find postings that already align with SINP rules and JAL requirements—and set alerts so you’re first in line when new roles drop.
Quick reference: links you’ll need
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Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Talent Pathway (eligibility, NOC list, required docs, apply online) and JAL requirements.
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SINP Immigration FAQs (allocation reduction, sector priorities).
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IRCC Francophone Mobility (how it works, C16 LMIA exemption).
Readers must note that QuestJobs did not have any consultation nor a discussion with the companies mentioned. It is always highly recommended by QuestJobs to always ask and confirm with the companies about their eligibility and willingness to sponsor for permanent residency via this pathway.