21112

Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists provide assistance and advice to farmers on all aspects of farm management, cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and composition, disease prevention, nutrition, crop rotation and marketing. They are employed by businesses, institutions and governments that assist the farming community, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on crop cultivation and fertilization, harvesting, animal and poultry care, disease prevention, farm management, farm financing, marketing and other agricultural subjects
Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
Conduct research, analyze agricultural data and prepare research reports
Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given
May operate unmanned aerial vehicle/drone to map drainage, plant seeds, analyze crop health and identify areas of stress and evenly spray fertilizers or pesticides.
Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists may specialize in specific aspects of agriculture such as animal science, field crops, horticulture, soil science, irrigation or drainage, farm management, marketing, agricultural economics, land use, and environmental management, appraisal or extension and education.

Example job titles

•agricultural consultant
•agricultural extension supervisor
•agricultural livestock specialist
•agricultural representative
•agricultural soil and crop specialist
•agriculturist
•agrologist
•agronomist

Overview

NOC 21112 (TEER 1) covers agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists who provide vital expertise to farmers, agribusinesses, and government organizations in Canada. Professionals in this group, such as agronomists, soil specialists, and agricultural advisors, counsel clients on crop cultivation, livestock breeding, soil conservation, and financial planning. They play a critical role in advancing sustainable farming practices, introducing innovative agricultural technologies, and ensuring regulatory compliance across Canada's robust agricultural sector.

To qualify under NOC 21112, candidates typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture or a closely related science, such as agronomy, soil science, or animal husbandry. Membership in a provincial institute of agrologists is usually mandatory to practice as a professional agrologist (P.Ag.) in Canada. Since this is a TEER 1 occupation, skilled workers are eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the Federal Skilled Worker Program under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target in-demand agricultural professions.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.