Fact Sheet - Agrologist | Manitoba Immigration

Regulated profession (NOC 2021)	21112 – Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
Regulatory body	Agrologists Manitoba Internationally Educated Agrologists Contact information
Regulated titles	Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) Technical Agrologist (Tech.Ag.)
Membership assocations	There are numerous membership associations related to agriculture and the practice of agrology.
Registration process	See Agrologists Manitoba - Registration Process.
Credential assessment	Agrologists Manitoba refers internationally educated applicants to World Education Services (WES) to obtain a WES ICAP (course-by-course) credential evaluation.
Language proficiency	See Agrologists Manitoba - Internationally Educated Agrologists (English Language). There are no specific language requirements for registration. However, most employers will require a relatively advanced level of communication skills in the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Bridging/gap programs	The University of Manitoba previously offered the Internationally Educated Agrologists Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IEAP) under the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Intake is currently suspended.
Tools/resources	Agrologists Manitoba - FAQ - Internationally Educated Applicants
Essential skills profile	Go to Job Bank - Explore careers by essential skills, search for the occupation via name or NOC code, and view the essential skills profile.
Employment outlook	Go to Job Bank - Explore job outlooks, search the occupation name or NOC code, and view employment outlook by provinces and regions across Canada.
Job search tools	See Agrologists Manitoba - Career Opportunities. To search job postings in any occupation, visit Job Bank or Work in Manitoba.
Related occupations/alternate careers (NOC 2021)	Below are examples of occupations in the broader field of agrology, plant science, research, education, and sales: 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators 85100 – Livestock labourers 80020 – Managers in agriculture 62100 – Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services 85103 – Nursery and greenhouse labourers 22111 – Agricultural and fish products inspectors 21110 – Biologists and related scientists 62100 – Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 64101 – Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) While each occupation will have its own set of employment requirements, none are regulated occupations in Manitoba and therefore do not have certification/registration requirements with a professional regulatory body. Employers often, however, require applicants to have job-specific experience, training, and/or certification. Always check the hiring criteria carefully. Hiring criteria is set by the employer and will vary from employer to employer.

Last updated December 2022.

Notes

This fact sheet serves as a guide and will be updated periodically. When researching information on professional registration processes, always refer to the regulator to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
The Government of Canada updates the National Occupational Classification (NOC) every five years. At present, users can access four versions of NOC (2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006) on the NOC website. When searching an occupation on the NOC website, always use the most recent version (NOC 2021).
The regulatory body is the only organization that can grant entry into a regulated occupation via registration and the issuing of a licence or certificate. Other organizations (e.g., national bodies, regional bodies, membership associations, etc.) are not regulatory bodies.