National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

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.

85100 - Livestock labourers

Livestock labourers assist other farm workers to raise cattle, poultry and other animals, to help carry out feeding, health and breeding programs, to process animal products and to assist in the maintenance and repair of farm equipment and buildings. They are employed on livestock farms.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • beef cattle farm worker
    • cattle ranch labourer
    • dairy farm worker
    • livestock labourer
    • poultry farm worker

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (See 82030 Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors)
    • Managers in agriculture (See 80020 Managers in agriculture)
    • Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (See 84120 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Feed and tend livestock, poultry and other animals
    • Milk animals such as cows and goats, manually or with a machine
    • Sort, brand and handle animals
    • Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
    • Assist with breeding activities
    • May monitor health of animals and provide care
    • May prepare animals for transportation
    • May operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

  • Employment requirements

    • There are no specific education or training requirements.

  • Additional information

    • Progression to other livestock worker positions is possible with experience.
85101 - Harvesting labourers

Harvesting labourers and related workers assist other farm workers to plant, harvest, sort and pack crops. They participate in soil preparation, irrigation and crop planting, spraying and thinning. They are employed on fruit, vegetable and specialty crop farms.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • apple picker
    • berry picker
    • crop farm labourer - harvesting
    • fruit picker
    • fruit sorter - farm
    • harvest hand
    • vegetable packer - farm

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (See 82030 Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors)
    • Managers in agriculture (See 80020 Managers in agriculture)
    • Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (See 84120 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Prepare and irrigate soil
    • Plant, fertilize, thin and harvest crops
    • Pick row and orchard crops
    • Sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at the farm
    • Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport
    • Clean up racks, trays, and harvest bins and general clean-up of growing, producing and packing areas
    • Assist with general farm maintenance and maintenance of equipment and tools
    • May assist in preparing garden beds for planting
    • May write daily progress reports of inventory harvested.

  • Employment requirements

    • There are no specific education or training requirements.

  • Additional information

    • Progression to other farm worker positions is possible with experience.
85102 - Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers

Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers include aquaculture support workers, marine plant gatherers, shellfish diggers and other labourers in aquaculture and fishing. Aquaculture support workers are employed by public or private fish hatcheries and commercial aquatic farms. Marine plant gatherers and mollusk harvesters may be self-employed.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aquaculture support worker
    • clam digger
    • dulse gatherer
    • fish farm helper
    • fish tagger
    • fry marker
    • marine plant gatherer
    • oyster picker
    • sea farm attendant
    • seaweed gatherer
    • shellfish harvester

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Fishermen/women (See 83121 Fishermen/women)
    • Fishing vessel deckhands (See 84121 Fishing vessel deckhands)
    • Managers in aquaculture (See 80022 Managers in aquaculture)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Assist aquaculture technicians in the operation of fish hatcheries or other aquatic farms
    • Feed aquaculture stocks, vaccinate stocks, perform culling and marking or banding techniques and report any observed irregularities in stocks
    • Operate, maintain and clean pumps, filters, tanks and other aquaculture equipment and clean and maintain aquaculture enclosures
    • Keep daily records of water flow and fish, shellfish and marine plant samples
    • Grade and weigh aquaculture stocks
    • Prepare aquaculture stocks for market
    • Rake seaweed, dulse or Irish moss from beach, rocks or shallow water and load into a cart, wagon or other receptacles
    • Spread gatherings to dry and remove foreign objects
    • Transport gatherings to processing plant
    • Dig clams from beds with spades, forks or other instruments, or collect other mollusks
    • Clean, sort and transport mollusks to market
    • May operate boats for aquaculture operations.

  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is usually required.
    • Shellfish harvesters require commercial fishing licences.
    • Marine Emergency Duties certificate may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
85103 - Nursery and greenhouse labourers

Nursery and greenhouse labourers plant, cultivate and harvest trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and serve nursery and greenhouse customers. They are employed in indoor and outdoor nurseries and greenhouses.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • forest nursery labourer
    • greenhouse labourer
    • horticulture labourer
    • hothouse labourer
    • hydroponics worker
    • nursery labourer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (See 82031 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services)
    • Harvesting labourers (See 85101 Harvesting labourers)
    • Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (See 85121 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers)
    • Managers in horticulture (See 80021 Managers in horticulture)
    • Silviculture and forestry workers (See 84111 Silviculture and forestry workers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Prepare soil; plant bulbs, seeds and cuttings; graft and bud plants; and transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings
    • Monitor plants for healthy growth and potential weed, insect, disease, and fertilizer problems in greenhouse crops
    • Spray trees, shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent disease and pests
    • Position and regulate greenhouse and outdoor irrigation systems to water plants and fields
    • Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale
    • Provide information to customers on gardening, the use of various garden tools and products and the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns
    • May operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray fields and plants
    • Maintain inventory and order materials as required
    • Clean working areas.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school may be required.
    • Completion of college courses in horticulture or a related field may be required.
    • On-the-job training is provided.
    • A provincial licence to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides may be required.

  • Additional information

    • Progression to supervisory positions, such as greenhouse supervisor, is possible with experience.
85104 - Trappers and hunters

Trappers and hunters trap and hunt wild animals for pelts or live sale. They are usually self-employed and work on a seasonal basis.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • fur trapper
    • game trapper
    • hunter
    • sealer
    • trapper

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Animal control trapper AND nuisance control trapper (See 73202 Pest controllers and fumigators)
    • Hunting guide (See 64322 Outdoor sport and recreational guides)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Set traps with bait and position traps along trails
    • Operate boats or snowmobiles or travel on foot, snowshoes or skis to patrol trapline or to reach hunting areas
    • Pursue animals by observing and recognizing tracks, trails, animal droppings or broken foliage
    • Remove catch and reset traps and snares
    • Kill and skin catch for pelts, and treat and pack pelts for marketing or for transport to public auctions
    • Kill wild animals using firearms or other weapons
    • Trap live animals for sale to buyers or for relocation purposes
    • Maintain and repair trapping and hunting equipment
    • Maintain trails and access to trapping lines or hunting regions
    • Trap designated animals for bounty or other control programs
    • May train dogs for hunting
    • May monitor animal population in the trapping or hunting regions to ensure future sustainability.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of trapping or hunting courses may be required in some provinces.
    • A provincial trapping or hunting licence is required.

  • Additional information

    • In some jurisdictions, trappers may be allocated trapping areas based on their experience.
    • Trappers and hunters may specialize in trapping or hunting a particular kind of animal.
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