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Livestock labourers

Occupation · NOC 2021 85100 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
85100
TEER
5
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
13,726
Median wage, Canada
C$20.00 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
5,767
NOC85100TEER 5
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Livestock labourers assist other farm workers to raise cattle, poultry and other animals, to help carry out feeding, health and breeding programs, to process animal products and to assist in the maintenance and repair of farm equipment and buildings. They are employed on livestock farms.

Example job titles

  • beef cattle farm worker
  • cattle ranch labourer
  • dairy farm worker
  • livestock labourer
  • poultry farm worker

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Feed and tend livestock, poultry and other animals
  • Milk animals such as cows and goats, manually or with a machine
  • Sort, brand and handle animals
  • Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm infrastructure including cleaning stables, barns, barnyards and pens
  • Assist with breeding activities
  • May monitor health of animals and provide care
  • May prepare animals for transportation
  • May operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Employment requirements

  • There are no specific education or training requirements.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

3,6007,199202420252026
3,6007,199202420252026
Data table
20244,955
20257,199
20261,572
By province or territory
  1. Quebec8,613
  2. Ontario2,384
  3. Alberta941
  4. British Columbia868
  5. Saskatchewan386
  6. Manitoba242
  7. Nova Scotia150
  8. Prince Edward Island64
  9. Newfoundland and Labrador43
  10. New Brunswick27
  11. Northwest Territories8
Employers with the most positions
  1. 9008-1951 Québec Inc272
  2. Les Entreprises Robert Charette Inc.246
  3. Avicole +150
  4. L'Équipoule Inc142
  5. Maple Lodge Farms Catching Services Ltd130
  6. Moonfleet Poultry Inc.123
  7. Witdouck Farms 2021111
  8. Oxford Cattle Company Ltd.110
  9. Transvol ltée101
  10. R.Robitaille et fils inc.76
  11. 2190140 Ontario Inc.68
  12. Elite Poultry Services Ltd.60
  13. Elite Farm Services Ltd.60
  14. Napierveau Ltée54
  15. Canadian Poultry Services Inc.52
By stream
  1. Primary agriculture stream (TFWP)13,724
  2. Low-wage stream (TFWP)2
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$15.00C$20.00C$28.00
AlbertaC$15.00C$23.00C$29.00
British ColumbiaC$17.85C$20.00C$27.50
ManitobaC$16.00C$20.00C$29.00
New BrunswickC$15.65C$20.14C$27.69
Newfoundland and LabradorC$17.38C$19.80C$24.06
Nova ScotiaC$16.50C$17.00C$24.62
OntarioC$17.60C$19.50C$28.00
QuebecC$16.10C$19.00C$27.00
SaskatchewanC$15.37C$20.69C$32.16
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
5,767
Vacancies advertised
19,397
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$16.60
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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