Job requirements General Farm Worker - Livestock in Canada

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "general farm worker - livestock" was moved from the group General farm workers (NOC 8431) to the group Livestock labourers (NOC 85100).

Find out what you typically need to work as a general farm worker - livestock in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all General farm workers (NOC 85100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • There are no specific education or training requirements.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated in your province or territory.

Table listing provincial regulation requirements
Location Job title Regulation Regulatory body
Manitoba Dairy Farm Worker Regulated Emploi Québec
Québec Dairy Farm Worker Regulated Emploi Québec
Farm Machinery Operator Regulated Emploi Québec
Greenhouse Worker Regulated Emploi Québec

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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