National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

0 - Management occupations

This category includes legislators, senior management occupations and middle management occupations. Senior managers are described in several broad categories. Middle managers are described in more detailed categories that span the entire labour market.

07-09 - Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities

This major group comprises middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities. It includes managers in construction, facility operation and maintenance, transportation, natural resources production, fishing, agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, manufacturing and utilities.

082 - Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture

This minor group includes agriculture managers, horticulture managers and aquaculture managers. They are employed by farms, ranches and orchards; nurseries and greenhouses; and public and private fish hatcheries and commercial aquatic farms; or they may own and operate their own establishments; or they may be self-employed.

0821 - Managers in agriculture

Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals and marketing farm products. They usually own and operate their own establishment.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • apiarist
    • apple grower
    • chicken farmer
    • dairy farmer
    • domestic animal breeder
    • fruit farmer
    • hog breeder
    • horse breeder
    • maple syrup producer
    • market gardener
    • potato farmer
    • rancher
    • seed grower
    • sod farmer
    • vegetable grower
    • vineyard manager
    • viticulturist
    • wheat farmer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (See 8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers)
    • Managers in horticulture (See 0822 Managers in horticulture)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard
    • Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
    • Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
    • Hire and manage farm personnel
    • Establish a marketing program
    • Develop and keep financial and production records
    • Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
    • Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
    • Perform farming duties.

    Managers in agriculture manage farms of various sizes which may specialize in particular crops such as wheat, apples or potatoes or raise particular livestock such as beef cattle, swine or poultry.

  • Employment requirements

    • Extensive farming experience, obtained as a farm supervisor or specialized crop or livestock worker or by working on a farm, is usually required.
    • A university degree or college diploma in agricultural management or other field related to crop or livestock production may be required.
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