National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 82030: Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
Agricultural service contractors provide agricultural services such as livestock and poultry breeding, soil preparation, crop planting, crop spraying, cultivating or harvesting. Below are the main duties, all 71 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 82030?
NOC 82030 is the code for agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include artificial insemination service contractor, crop harvesting service contractor, farm foreman/woman and farm supervisor. 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 $24.04 an hour.
- NOC code
- 82030
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $24.04 an hour
Job titles under NOC 82030
Agricultural service contractors provide agricultural services such as livestock and poultry breeding, soil preparation, crop planting, crop spraying, cultivating or harvesting. Farm supervisors supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers, aquaculture labourers and harvesting labourers. They operate their own business or may be employed by farms and agricultural enterprises.
Main job titles
- artificial insemination service contractor
- crop harvesting service contractor
- farm foreman/woman
- farm supervisor
- feedlot foreman/woman
- hog operation supervisor
- livestock breeding service contractor
- poultry farm foreman/woman
- ranch foreman/woman
- vegetable farm foreman/woman
All 71 job titles in the NOC index
agriculture foreman/woman, animal farm foreman/woman, animal husbandry foreman/woman, apple orchard foreman/woman, artificial insemination service contractor, caponizing service contractor, cattle feedlot foreman/woman, cattle ranch foreman/woman, contractor - agricultural service, corral boss, crop dusting service contractor, crop harvesting service contractor, custom combine contractor, dairy farm foreman/woman, dehorning service contractor, egg grading station manager, farm boss, farm business foreman/woman, farm foreman/woman, farm irrigating system contractor, farm operation foreman/woman, farm operation supervisor, farm produce grading service contractor, farm produce packing service contractor, farm supervisor, farm workers supervisor, feedlot foreman/woman, fertilization service contractor - agriculture, field and vegetable crop foreman/woman, field crop foreman/woman, field-grown crop foreman/woman, fruit farm foreman/woman, grain crop foreman/woman, hatchery foreman/woman, hog farm foreman/woman, hog farm supervisor, hog operation supervisor, hop farm foreman/woman, horse stable foreman/woman, irrigation supervisor - agriculture, livery stable foreman/woman, livestock breeding service contractor, livestock exchange contractor, livestock foreman/woman, livestock raising foreman/woman, maple products foreman/woman - agriculture, milking services contractor, mink farm supervisor, mink ranch supervisor, orchard foreman/woman, pasture-managing supervisor, planting and cultivation contractor, poultry farm foreman/woman, poultry operation supervisor, poultry-hatching services contractor, ranch foreman/woman, seed cleaning service contractor, seeding contractor, sheep shearing contractor, soil preparation contractor, soil-testing service contractor, stable boss, stockyard and herdsmen foreman/woman, sugarbush operation foreman/woman, tobacco farm foreman/woman, turkey farm foreman/woman, vegetable farm foreman/woman, vineyard foreman, vineyard foreman/woman, weed control service contractor - agriculture, wool shearing contractor.
Main duties of NOC 82030
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Agricultural service contractors
- Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Hire and train workers
- Negotiate the terms of services to be provided
- Maintain financial and operational records
- May participate in the provision of services or in the operation of machinery and equipment
- May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).
Farm supervisors
- Coordinate, assign and supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers and harvesting labourers
- Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
- Supervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain animal and crop health and welfare
- Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
- Supervise maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and supplies
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures
- Ensure farm safety, food safety and security and bio-security procedures are followed
- Maintain quality control and production records
- May perform general farm duties.
- May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).
- Farm supervisors may specialize in areas such as dairy, poultry, swine, beef, sheep, equine, fruit, vegetable, mixed or other specialty farming.
Employment requirements
- Agricultural service contractors usually require a university degree, college diploma or industry courses in agricultural studies and several years of experience related to the service offered.
- Contractors providing certain services, such as artificial insemination and pesticide application, may require training certificates and provincial licensing.
- Farm supervisors may require a college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry.
- A course or certificate in first aid may be required.
Is NOC 82030 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 82030 |
|---|---|
| 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 | A listed skilled 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 82030 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 | $17.00 | $24.04 | $38.46 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $25.00 | $35.58 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.00 | $22.50 | $32.31 |
| Quebec | $17.50 | $23.19 | $31.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $23.00 | $33.65 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $26.44 | $46.15 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.46 | $28.85 | $60.10 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $28.00 | $39.49 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $26.00 | $35.00 |
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 82030 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 82030 as you write.
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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 artificial insemination service contractor?
NOC 82030, Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 82030?
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 82030 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, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 82030 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 82030 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $24.04 an hour, with most wages between $17.00 and $38.46. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 82030 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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