National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22110: Biological technologists and technicians
Biological technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals working in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields. Below are the main duties, all 85 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22110?
NOC 22110 is the code for biological technologists and technicians in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include agricultural technician, agricultural technologist, agrology technician and aquaculture technician. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $29.12 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22110
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $29.12 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22110
Biological technologists and technicians provide technical support and services to scientists, engineers and other professionals working in fields such as agriculture, resource management, environmental protection, plant and animal biology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology and health sciences, or may work independently in these fields. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, manufacturers of food products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, biotechnology companies, health, research and educational institutions, environmental consulting companies, and resource and utilities companies.
Main job titles
- agricultural technician
- agricultural technologist
- agrology technician
- aquaculture technician
- bacteriological technician
- biological laboratory technologist
- botanical technician
- fish hatchery technician
- fisheries technician
- food bacteriological technician
- microbiology quality control technologist
- microbiology technologist (except medical)
- plant breeding technician
- seed technologist
- wildlife biology technician
All 85 job titles in the NOC index
agricultural sciences technician, agricultural technician, agricultural technologist, agrology technician, agrology technologist, agronomy technician, agronomy technologist, aquaculture technician, aquatic biology technician, bacteriological technician, bacteriological technologist, biological forensic laboratory technologist, biological laboratory technologist, biological technician, biological technologist, biotechnology technician, botanical technician, botanical technologist, crop production technician, dairy products technician, dairy technologist, ecological technician, ecological technologist, eel culture technician, entomological technician, entomological technologist, field crop technician, field crop technologist, fish culturist, fish farm technologist, fish hatchery technician, fish roe technician, fisheries technician, fisheries technologist, fishery bacteriological technician, fishery bacteriological technologist, food bacteriological technician, food bacteriological technologist, habitat management technician, hair and fibre forensic examiner, ichthyological technician, ichthyological technologist, industrial bacteriological technician, industrial bacteriological technologist, life sciences research technician, lobster culture technician, malacology technician, mammalogy technician, mammalogy technologist, marine biological technician, marine biology technician, marine biology technologist, marine culture technologist, marine farming technologist, microbiological technician, microbiology quality control technologist, microbiology technician (except medical), microbiology technologist (except medical), mycological technician, mycological technologist, nanobiotechnology technician, natural resources technician - biology, ornithological technician, ornithological technologist, oyster culture technician, pisciculture bacteriological technologist, plant breeding technician, plant pathology technician, plant pathology technologist, poultry technician, poultry technologist, sea-farming technologist, seed technologist, soil bacteriological technician, soil bacteriological technologist, vaccine technician, virology technologist, wildlife biology technician, wildlife resources technician, wildlife technician, wildlife technologist, zoo foreman/woman, zoo supervisor, zoological technician, zoological technologist.
Main duties of NOC 22110
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Biological technologists
- Set up and conduct biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses in support of research and quality control in food production, sanitation, pharmaceutical production, biotechnology and other fields
- Apply methods and techniques such as microscopy, histochemistry, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy
- Perform experimental procedures in agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology and biomedical research
- Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
- Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of fisheries stock, wildlife and other natural resources
- Analyze data and prepare reports
- Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatchery, greenhouse and livestock production programs.
Biological technicians
- Assist in conducting biological, microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
- Perform limited range of technical functions in support of agriculture, plant breeding, animal husbandry, biology, biomedical research and environmental protection
- Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples of water, soil, and plant and animal populations
- Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in a field related to agriculture, biology, microbiology, wildlife or resource management is usually required for employment as a biological technologist.
- Completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field is required for employment as a biological technician.
- Certification with provincial associations is available, but voluntary.
Additional information
- There is limited mobility among occupations in this group.
- Some technologists and technicians working in support of government and academic research in biology are university graduates.
Is NOC 22110 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22110 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22110 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.50 | $29.12 | $43.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.79 | $31.25 | $43.08 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.62 | $29.42 | $33.70 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.73 | $25.39 | $37.37 |
| New Brunswick | $18.80 | $27.24 | $39.63 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $28.00 | $41.03 |
| Ontario | $19.72 | $30.00 | $45.00 |
| Manitoba | $19.48 | $22.00 | $29.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $16.75 | $32.00 | $45.64 |
| Alberta | $21.87 | $32.99 | $46.48 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 | $32.85 | $42.31 |
| Yukon | $21.61 | $37.78 | $46.90 |
| Nunavut | $27.93 | $51.19 | $61.02 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 22110 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 22110 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a agricultural technician?
NOC 22110, Biological technologists and technicians, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22110?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22110 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 22110 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 22110 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $29.12 an hour, with most wages between $19.50 and $43.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22110 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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