Job requirements Agronomist in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as an agronomist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture or in a related science is required.
  • Membership or eligibility for membership in a provincial institute of agrology is usually required.
  • In Quebec, membership in the Ordre professionnel des agronomes is mandatory.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Agrologists
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Agrologist & Technical Agrologist
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Québec

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Agrologist
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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