Is NOC 80021 (Managers in horticulture) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 80021 is a TEER 0 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 80021?

NOC 80021 (Managers in horticulture) is a TEER 0 occupation: Management occupations.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 80021?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 0 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 0NOC 80021 Express Entry Eligible

Managers in horticulture

Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 0 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

Agriculture

LMIA Eligible

Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 0 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

TEER 0 Explained

TEER 0: Management occupations

Management occupations typically require extensive experience leading organizations. These are senior executive, director, and C-suite roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.

Other occupations in Managers in agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture

Managers in agriculture

TEER 080020

Managers in aquaculture

TEER 080022

Express Entry Eligible