National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

8 - Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations

This broad category comprises middle management occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production, as well as occupations concerned with supervision and equipment operation in the natural resource-based sectors of mining, oil and gas production, forestry and logging, agriculture, horticulture and fishing. Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers are also included. Most occupations in this category are industry specific and do not occur outside of the primary resources industries.

84 - Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production

This major group comprises workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 4. Occupations classified in TEER 4, as those included in this group with a 4 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of secondary school; or several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or experience in a related occupation from TEER 5, when applicable (TEER 5 includes occupations with a 5 as a second digit in their code).

841 - Workers in natural resources and fisheries

This sub-major group comprises workers in natural resources and fisheries, including mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling; logging and forestry workers; and workers in agriculture and fishing occupations.

8410 - Mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling

This minor group comprises mine service workers and operators in oil and gas drilling, including underground mine service and support workers, and oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines; drilling and well service contractors; and petroleum producing companies.

8411 - Logging and forestry workers

This minor group comprises logging and forestry workers, including chain saw and skidder operators, and silviculture and forestry workers. They are employed by logging companies, contractors, and government services.

8412 - Workers in agriculture and fishing occupations

This minor group comprises workers in agriculture and fishing occupations, including specialized livestock workers; farm machinery operators; and fishing vessel deckhands. They are employed by commercial fishing operators or self-employed owner-operators of fishing vessels; crop, livestock, fruit, vegetable and specialty farms; or they may be self-employed.