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CAREERS

There are a variety of careers in the Agriculture sector, from actually harvesting the crop, to marketing the product, to working for a large company or a government agency (such as the Department of Agri-foods). Before making a career-related decision, you should research what is entailed: what kind of education do you need, how likely are you to get a job, where will you probably be working, etc.

Much of this information can be found in the Human Resources Development Canada Labour Occupational Profiles. There you will find Basic Information, Duties and Requirements, Employment Levels, Labour Market Summary, Potential Employers, Training Courses and Career Associations for each of the occupations listed.

They offer the following current information on Agriculture related occupations, particularly: