National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22111: Agricultural and fish products inspectors
Agricultural and fish products inspectors inspect agricultural and fish products for conformity to prescribed production, storage and transportation standards. Below are the main duties, all 37 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 22111?
NOC 22111 is the code for agricultural and fish products inspectors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include agricultural products inspection supervisor, agricultural products inspector, crop certification inspector and dairy products inspector. 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 $35.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22111
- 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
- $35.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22111
Agricultural and fish products inspectors inspect agricultural and fish products for conformity to prescribed production, storage and transportation standards. They are employed by government departments and agencies and by private sector food processing companies. Supervisors of agricultural and fish products inspectors are also included in this unit group.
Main job titles
- agricultural products inspection supervisor
- agricultural products inspector
- crop certification inspector
- dairy products inspector
- fish inspector
- fish products inspection supervisor
- fish products inspector
- fruit and vegetables inspector
- grain inspector
- livestock inspector
- meat inspector
- plant protection inspector
- poultry inspector
All 37 job titles in the NOC index
agricultural products inspection supervisor, agricultural products inspector, animal health inspector, animal primary products inspector, assistant grain inspector, bread inspector, butter inspector, contagious animal disease prevention inspector, cream inspector, crop certification inspector, dairy products inspector, fish and fish products inspector, fish inspector, fish inspector-grader, fish products inspection supervisor, fish products inspector, flour inspector, food products inspector, fruit and vegetable inspection centre supervisor, fruit and vegetables inspector, fruit inspector, grain inspection supervisor, grain inspector, inspector of perishable goods, livestock inspector, meat hygiene inspector, meat inspection supervisor, meat inspector, milk inspector, plant primary products inspector, plant protection inspector, poultry inspector, produce inspector, seed crop inspector, seed grains inspector, slaughtering and meat processing plant inspector, vegetable inspector.
Main duties of NOC 22111
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Fish and fish products inspectors
- Inspect fish, fish products, fish handling and processing methods and prepare reports and ensure that regulations are followed.
Fruit and vegetables inspectors
- Inspect fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables at inspection centres and prepare reports on crop production and market conditions.
Grain inspectors
- Inspect and grade all classes of grain at terminal elevators, monitor the fumigation of infested grain, and examine storage, handling and transportation equipment to ensure that sanitary procedures are followed.
Meat inspectors
- Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering and meat processing plants and inspect carcasses to ensure they are fit for human consumption.
Plant protection inspectors
- Certify seed crops, oversee the quarantine, treatment or destruction of plants and plant products, and the fumigation of plants and plant product imports and exports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Government inspectors usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in agriculture, biology, chemistry, food processing technology or a related discipline.
- Inspectors (other than government) may require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in a related discipline.
- Several years of experience in agricultural production or fish processing are usually required.
- Completion of in-house training courses is required.
Additional information
- Progression to managerial positions in this field is possible with experience.
Is NOC 22111 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 22111 |
|---|---|
| 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 22111 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 | $27.00 | $35.00 | $55.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.53 | $36.74 | $46.83 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.00 | $35.17 | $42.04 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.00 | $37.44 | $51.79 |
| New Brunswick | $25.05 | $37.48 | $51.61 |
| Quebec | $24.23 | $33.83 | $48.45 |
| Ontario | $34.00 | $35.40 | $67.18 |
| Manitoba | $24.15 | $34.20 | $47.56 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.94 | $29.71 | $46.28 |
| Alberta | $25.74 | $37.84 | $48.65 |
| British Columbia | $26.00 | $36.81 | $48.56 |
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 22111 duties on your resume
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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 products inspection supervisor?
NOC 22111, Agricultural and fish products inspectors, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22111?
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 22111 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 22111 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 22111 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $35.00 an hour, with most wages between $27.00 and $55.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22111 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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