Job requirements Farm Equipment Operator near Charlottetown (PE)

Find out what you typically need to work as a farm equipment operator near Charlottetown (PE). These requirements are applicable to all General farm workers (NOC 84120).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Specialized livestock workers may require a college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry.
  • There are no specific education or training requirements for farm machinery operators. However, a college certificate or specialized courses related to farming, such as farm equipment mechanics, agricultural welding and pesticide application, are available.
  • Basic farm knowledge, usually obtained from working on a family farm, may be required for employment.
  • A course or certificate in first aid may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Prince Edward Island

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

List of Associations

Associations are organizations that may provide news to its members about networking events, professional development and other common issues for people working in the same industry.

List of Associations
Associations Contact information
Provincial level
PEI Federation of Agriculture

420 University Avenue, Suite 110, Charlottetown PE, C1A 7Z5

Phone number 902 - 3687289
Provincial level
PEI Agriculture Sector Council

420 University Avenue, Suite 201, Charlottetown PE, C1A 7Z5

Phone number 902 - 8921091

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.

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: