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8 - Natural resources, agriculture and related production

This category includes supervisory and machine operator positions in the natural resource industries, i.e. mining, oil and gas production, forestry and logging, agriculture, horticulture and fishing. Most of the occupations included in this category are industry specific and not found outside of these primary industries. 

Occupations requiring a high level of specialization usually require a college or vocational diploma. However, some of these occupations are characterized by on-the-job training and progression associated with experience.

82 - Supervisors and technical trades in natural resources, agriculture and related production

This major group includes supervisors and technical trades in natural resources, agriculture and related production, which usually require a high school diploma, and may require a college diploma, college or industry training, license or certificate. It contains overseers of logging; mining, oil and gas contractors and supervisors; drilling, underground mining, and oil and gas extraction personnel; tree felling machine operators; contractors and supervisors in agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services; as well as harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers.

84 - Occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production

This major group includes occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production, which usually require a high school diploma and some training, license or certificate. It contains mine maintenance and oil and gas well drilling personnel; logging personnel; agriculture and horticulture personnel; and all other fishing, trapping and hunting personnel.

86 - Harvesting, Landscaping and Natural Resources Laborers

This major group includes harvesting, landscaping and natural resource laborers who may require a certificate, some high school education, or a high school diploma.