Job requirements Fish Farmer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a fish farmer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Managers in aquaculture (NOC 80022).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A commercial aquaculture or fish hatchery licence, permit or lease is required for self-employed aquaculture managers.
  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • A college diploma in aquaculture or a related field or several years of experience in fishing or aquaculture operations are usually required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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