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NOC 85101 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Harvesting 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.
Classification
Natural resources & agriculture
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Definition
Harvesting labourers and related workers assist other farm workers to plant, harvest, sort and pack crops. They participate in soil preparation, irrigation and crop planting, spraying and thinning. They are employed on fruit, vegetable and specialty crop farms.
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Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification, Harvesting Labourers (NOC 85101) fall under TEER 5. These workers play a vital role in Canada's agricultural sector by assisting skilled farm workers in harvesting crops, fruits, vegetables, and other specialty plants. Typical duties include hand-harvesting, sorting, grading, packing crops, planting, and clearing agricultural fields. This occupation is highly sought after across various provinces to address seasonal and year-round labor shortages.
Foreign nationals looking to work in Canada under NOC 85101 have several immigration and work permit pathways. These include the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) Agricultural Stream, the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), and specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) targeting entry-level agricultural workers. Furthermore, experienced agricultural workers may qualify for permanent residency through the Agri-Food Pilot program, provided they meet the specific work experience and language proficiency requirements.
Employment as a harvesting labourer typically has no formal educational requirements, though physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions are essential. Some employers may require basic on-the-job training.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Harvesting 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.
Harvesting 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.