NOC 21112: Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists provide assistance and advice to farmers on all aspects of farm management, cultivation, fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and composition, disease prevention, nutrition, crop rotation and marketing. They are employed by businesses, institutions and governments that assist the farming community, or they may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 21112
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 21112
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 21112.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $25.72 | $40/hr | $55.29 |
| Prince Edward Island → | $22.82/hr | $35.53/hr | $54.22/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $25.93/hr | $34.46/hr | $50.37/hr |
| Quebec → | $25.72/hr | $41.25/hr | $52.3/hr |
| Ontario → | $22.23/hr | $36.32/hr | $64.1/hr |
| Manitoba → | $20/hr | $33.65/hr | $43.75/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $25.38/hr | $38.46/hr | $63.97/hr |
| Alberta → | $26.9/hr | $40.01/hr | $62.67/hr |
| British Columbia → | $26.09/hr | $42.34/hr | $59.74/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture or in a related science is required.
- Membership or eligibility for membership in a provincial institute of agrology is usually required.
- In Quebec, membership in the Ordre professionnel des agronomes is mandatory.
Official Job Titles for NOC 21112
30 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Agricultural engineer (See 21399 Other professional engineers)View NOC 21399→
- Agricultural policy director - government services (See 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration)View NOC 40011→
- Agricultural programs manager - government services (See 40011 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration)View NOC 40011→
- Agricultural representatives director (See 20011 Architecture and science managers)View NOC 20011→
- Agrology technician (See 22110 Biological technologists and technicians)View NOC 22110→
- Biologists and related scientists (See 21110 Biologists and related scientists)View NOC 21110→
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists (See 22114 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists)View NOC 22114→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 21112 (Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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