NOC 85100Livestock labourers

TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education

NOC 85100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Livestock labourers. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural resources & agriculture

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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

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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).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 85100 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Livestock labourers is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 85100 usually require?

Livestock labourers is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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