National Occupational Classification (NOC): 82030
Fast Facts
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Sample Job Titles
- Artificial insemination service contractor
- Crop harvesting service contractor
- Farm foreman/woman
- Farm supervisor
- Feedlot foreman/woman
- Hog operation supervisor
- Livestock breeding service contractor
- Poultry farm foreman/woman
- Ranch foreman/woman
- Vegetable farm foreman/woman
What do agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors do?
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.
Agricultural service contractors perform some or all of the following duties:
- 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.
- Maintain financial and operational records.
- May participate in the provision of services or in the operation of machinery and equipment.
- May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).
Farm supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
- Coordinate, assign and supervise the work of specialized livestock workers, farm machinery operators, livestock labourers and harvesting labourers.
- Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs.
- Supervise, monitor and enforce procedures to maintain animal and crop health and welfare.
- Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.
- Supervise maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and supplies.
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures.
- Ensure farm safety, food safety and security and bio-security procedures are followed.
- Maintain quality control and production records.
- May perform general farm duties.
- May operate and repair digital technology and communication tools and equipment, such as robotic milking systems and global positioning systems (GPS).
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors work in the following subsectors (NAICS) in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- 111-112 Farms
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada.
Short and Long Term Occupational Projections
Short Term Projections for 2023-2025
An employment outlook for this occupation is unavailable due to low levels of employment in the province.
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Long Term Projections for 2023-2032
Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors belong to the broader occupational group 8203, 84120 (Contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services). This group is forecast to be balanced (rating of 2.2 out of 4) over the next several years, meaning projected labour supply is expected to meet forecasted job openings.
Source: Department of Finance, Occupation Projections (Summer 2023)
Number of Job Postings in 2023
During 2023, there were 4 public job postings for this occupation, with the following distribution:
| Avalon: 100% | Western: 0% |
| Eastern: 0% | Labrador: 0% |
| Central: 0% | NL-unspecified: 0% |
Source: Lightcast (note: data used in this analysis reflects new unique monthly postings which are totaled for the calendar year).
Who works as agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors in Newfoundland and Labrador?
During the reference week of May 2021, there were approximately 10 people working in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador (percentage associated with each gender is unknown)
Here is the age group breakdown for this group of workers:
| 15 to 24 | 25 to 54 | 55 to 64 | 65+ |
| 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada.
How much do agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors make?
Annual Earnings
Median employment income for all agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors in the reference year 2020 is unavailable.
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada.
Hourly Earnings
Salary information for agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors in Newfoundland and Labrador is not available. The following low, median, and high wages are for Canada:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) |
| $14.00 | $21.67 | $37.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Most Frequently Sought Skills from Job Postings (2023)
- Farm Equipment
- Machinery
- Soil Fertility
Source: Lightcast
What training is required?
- Agricultural service contractors usually require a university degree, college diploma or industry courses in agricultural studies and several years of experience related to the service offered.
- Agricultural service contractors providing certain services, such as artificial insemination and pesticide application, may require training certificates and provincial licensing.
- Farm supervisors may require a college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry.
- A course or certificate in first aid may be required.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
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