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Agricultural Facility Manager
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
2006 NOC
2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
2016 NOC
2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
In general, seed cleaning plant managers identify weed seeds and supervise purity control of cleaned grain. They:
Working conditions around seed plants can be dusty and noisy. However, technological improvements have reduced this problem. Some of the work involves manual labour.
The amount of lifting required varies with the type of facility. At plants that bag seed, plant managers may need to do some heavy lifting. Minimal lifting is needed at plants that do not bag seed.
Seed cleaning and conditioning plant managers must observe safety precautions to avoid injury when operating machinery and equipment. They must be comfortable with heights and variations in temperature. In some cases, they must wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hours of work may vary, with busiest times in the winter.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in handling machinery and equipment; and in participating in the provision of services
Interest in co-ordinating and maintaining financial and operational records; and in hiring and training workers
Interest in negotiating with farmers and farm managers regarding services
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The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
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A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Seed cleaning plant managers need:
They should enjoy operating machinery and equipment. They should like taking a methodical approach to coordinating and maintaining records. They should be at ease negotiating with farmers and farm managers.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 106 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Oct 09, 2024 and Jul 18, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Work Setting: Rural area | 81 |
|---|---|
| Construction Specialization: Team player | 76 |
| Tasks: Perform general farm duties | 74 |
| Tasks: Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment | 65 |
| Attention to detail | 61 |
| Construction Specialization: Organized | 59 |
| Tasks: Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers | 56 |
| Tasks: Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed | 56 |
| Tasks: Monitoring animal health | 47 |
| Work under pressure | 47 |
There are no formal educational requirements for working in a seed cleaning facility. However, there are requirements for working in facilities that have been approved by the Canadian Seed Institute or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. These include a driver’s license and Grader training. Employers may prefer job applicants with related post-secondary education.
Seed cleaning plant managers must be willing to take training and upgrade skills as needed. They must know about:
Seed cleaning plant managers are responsible for operating a business with very few employees. For this reason, they also need a working knowledge of:
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
Seed cleaning plant managers who clean pedigree seed must be certified by the Canadian Seed Institute. Those who dispense pesticides must be licensed. See below for details.
Certain professional titles or duties within this occupation are protected by provincial legislation. Requirements vary if you use these titles or perform these duties.
The related legislation is shown below. If there are multiple related legislations, select a certification heading to learn about each one.
Pesticide applicators use pesticides (chemicals) as part of their paid employment to control pests such as weeds, diseases, or destructive insects or animals.
Pesticide dispensers sell and store pesticides as part of their paid employment.
Under Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act [pdf] and Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation [pdf], to apply a commercial-class pesticide such as insecticide, herbicide, or fungicide, you must be one of the following:
To sell pesticides, you must be a certified dispenser. There are 2 types of dispensers in Alberta:
For information on what you need and other details, visit the certification profile Pesticide Applicator and Dispenser.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Seed cleaning plant managers usually start as operators in seed cleaning facilities. With on-the-job experience, they may advance to managing operator or manager.
Experienced seed cleaning plant managers may become grain elevator managers. They may become representatives for agribusiness companies, such as chemical or seed sales representatives. They also may move into agronomy (the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, chemicals, recreation, or land conservation).
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
2016 NOC: 8252
77.5% of people in this occupational group work in:
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the short-term demand forecasted for this occupation in Alberta over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $18.00 | $62.50 | $32.29 | $30.77 |
| Overall | $23.38 | $65.38 | $35.51 | $31.83 |
| Top | $23.38 | $69.71 | $37.95 | $32.07 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $75,373 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | $67,374 |
| Public Administration | $67,927 |
Alberta Seed Guide website: www.seed.ab.ca
Canadian Seed Institute website: csi-ics.com
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Updated Mar 24, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
