85100

Livestock labourers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural resources & agriculture

8 › 85 › 851 › 8510

Definition

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.

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.

Example job titles

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

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Livestock Labourers are categorized under NOC code 85100 (TEER 5). These workers play a vital role in Canadian agriculture, performing routine tasks on dairy, beef, swine, poultry, and other livestock farms. Typical duties include feeding, watering, and herding animals, cleaning barns, pens, and equipment, monitoring livestock health, and assisting with breeding, birthing, or grooming.

While there are no formal educational requirements to work as a livestock labourer in Canada, on-the-job training is standard. Foreign nationals seeking Canadian immigration in this TEER 5 occupation may pursue pathways such as the Agri-Food Pilot, specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting agricultural workers, or the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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