Farm supervisor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for farm supervisor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for farm supervisor is 82030 (Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
82030
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 82030 covers
Agricultural service contractors provide agricultural services such as livestock and poultry breeding, soil preparation, crop planting, crop spraying, cultivating or harvesting. Farm supervisors supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers, aquaculture labourers and harvesting labourers. They operate their own business or may be employed by farms and agricultural enterprises.
| Unit group | 82030 — Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Agricultural service contractors
- Provide agricultural livestock services such as artificial insemination, spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Hire and train workers
- Negotiate the terms of services to be provided
To use NOC 82030 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 82030 →
Other job titles under NOC 82030
- Artificial insemination service contractor
- Crop harvesting service contractor
- Hog operation supervisor
- Livestock breeding service contractor
- Farm foreman/woman
- Feedlot foreman/woman
- Poultry farm foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 82030, one of these may fit better:
- Beef cattle farm worker — NOC 85100 (Livestock labourers, TEER 5)
- Christmas tree farm operator — NOC 80021 (Managers in horticulture, TEER 0)
- Dairy farm worker — NOC 85100 (Livestock labourers, TEER 5)
- Farm equipment mechanic — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, TEER 2)
- Farm machinery operator — NOC 84120 (Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators, TEER 4)
- Farm veterinarian — NOC 31103 (Veterinarians, TEER 1)
- Fish farm helper — NOC 85102 (Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers, TEER 5)
- Fish farm operator — NOC 80022 (Managers in aquaculture, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for farm supervisor?+
In NOC 2021, "farm supervisor" is an example title in unit group 82030 — Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is farm supervisor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 82030 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does farm supervisor get extra CRS points?+
NOC 82030 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a farm supervisor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 82030 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says farm supervisor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 82030. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.