Harvest hand NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for harvest hand.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for harvest hand is 85101 (Harvesting labourers), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
85101
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 85101 covers
Harvesting labourers and related workers assist other farm workers to plant, harvest, sort and pack crops. They participate in soil preparation, irrigation and crop planting, spraying and thinning. They are employed on fruit, vegetable and specialty crop farms.
| Unit group | 85101 — Harvesting labourers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Prepare and irrigate soil
- Plant, fertilize, thin and harvest crops
- Pick row and orchard crops
- Sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at the farm
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport
- Clean up racks, trays, and harvest bins and general clean-up of growing, producing and packing areas
To use NOC 85101 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 85101 →
Other job titles under NOC 85101
- Apple picker
- Berry picker
- Fruit picker
- Crop farm labourer - harvesting
- Fruit sorter - farm
- Vegetable packer - farm
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
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 harvest hand?+
In NOC 2021, "harvest hand" is an example title in unit group 85101 — Harvesting labourers. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations" broad category.
Is harvest hand eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 85101 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does harvest hand get extra CRS points?+
NOC 85101 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 harvest hand get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 85101 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 harvest hand 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 85101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.