National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

8 - Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

These occupations include supervisors and equipment operators in the natural resource-based sectors of mining, oil and gas production, forestry and logging, agriculture, horticulture and fishing. Most occupations in this category are industry specific and do not occur outside of the primary resources industries.

Occupations within this category generally require completion of college or vocational education programs. Some of these occupations, however, are characterized by on-the-job training and progression through experience.

86 - Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers

This major group comprises labourers in harvesting, landscaping and natural resources occupations which may require certification, secondary school completion or some secondary school education. It includes harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers.

861 - Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers

This minor group includes harvesting labourers; landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers; aquaculture and marine harvest labourers; mine labourers; oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers; and logging and forestry labourers. They are employed by farms; landscaping and lawn care companies, golf courses, cemeteries, and landscaping operations of public works departments and private establishments; public and private fish hatcheries and commercial aquatic farms; coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines; drilling and well servicing contractors and petroleum producing companies; and logging companies and contractors; or they may be self-employed.