NOC 85102: Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 85102
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 85102
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 5, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
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 85102.
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) | $17 | $22/hr | $36.06 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $17/hr | $25.35/hr | $36.06/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $20/hr | $30/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $21.15/hr | $35/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $17/hr | $20/hr | $35/hr |
| Quebec → | $19.77/hr | $23.32/hr | $32.62/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20/hr | $30/hr | $39.56/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- Shellfish harvesters require commercial fishing licences.
- Marine Emergency Duties certificate may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Official Job Titles for NOC 85102
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:
- Fishermen/women (See 83121 Fishermen/women)View NOC 83121→
- Fishing vessel deckhands (See 84121 Fishing vessel deckhands)View NOC 84121→
- Managers in aquaculture (See 80022 Managers in aquaculture)View NOC 80022→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 85102 (Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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