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NOC 85102 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Aquaculture and marine harvest 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
Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers include aquaculture support workers, marine plant gatherers, shellfish diggers and other labourers in aquaculture and fishing. Aquaculture support workers are employed by public or private fish hatcheries and commercial aquatic farms. Marine plant gatherers and mollusk harvesters may be self-employed.
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Overview
Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 85102 designates Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers. These individuals perform vital manual labor tasks associated with cultivating, harvesting, and processing fish, shellfish, and marine plants. Daily duties typically include feeding aquaculture stocks, cleaning and maintaining nets, pens, and other marine equipment, sorting and grading catches, and assisting in the operation of harvesting machinery or vessels. These roles are critical to the operational success of Canada's commercial aquaculture facilities and marine harvesting operations.
Since NOC 85102 is classified under TEER Category 5, candidates in this occupation are generally not eligible for Express Entry federal programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, there are alternative Canadian immigration pathways available. These include the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the Agri-Food Pilot, and specific streams under various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target labor shortages in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors. Applicants must secure a valid job offer and meet the specific provincial or federal requirements, including language proficiency and education criteria.
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 — Aquaculture and marine harvest 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.
Aquaculture and marine harvest 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.