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.

85 - Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers

This major group comprises harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 5. Occupations classified in TEER 5, as those included in this group with a 5 as the second digit of their code, are typically accessible with short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements.

851 - Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers

This sub-major group comprises harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers, including agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations; mine and oil and gas drilling, services and related labourers; and logging, forestry, landscaping and other related labourers.

8510 - Agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations

This minor group comprises agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations, including livestock labourers; harvesting labourers; aquaculture and marine harvest labourers; nursery and greenhouse labourers; and trappers and hunters. They are employed by farms; nurseries and greenhouses; 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; or they may be self-employed.

8511 - Mine and oil and gas drilling, services and related labourers

This minor group comprises mine and oil and gas drilling, services and related labourers. They are employed by coal, metal and non-metallic mineral mines; drilling and well servicing contractors and petroleum producing companies.

8512 - Logging, forestry, landscaping and other related labourers

This minor group comprises logging, forestry, landscaping and other related labourers. They are employed by logging, landscaping and grounds maintenance companies and contractors.