Agriculture Career Guide

Grow a successful career in Agriculture! Use this guide to discover what it's like to work in this in-demand industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level Agriculture job.

Agriculture Average Starting Salaries

Agronomist
Vancouver, BC
$54,345
Calgary, AB
$58,994
Saskatoon, SK
$51,380
Winnipeg, MB
$47,894
Toronto, ON
$57,303
Montreal, QC
$55,036
Halifax, NS
$56,001
St. John's, NL
$54,109
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$49,494
Quality Assurance Analyst
Vancouver, BC
$48,066
Calgary, AB
$51,269
Saskatoon, SK
$44,421
Winnipeg, MB
$42,733
Toronto, ON
$49,233
Montreal, QC
$45,152
Halifax, NS
$43,659
St. John's, NL
$43,251
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$48,820
Sales Associate
Vancouver, BC
$34,727
Calgary, AB
$39,998
Saskatoon, SK
$37,938
Winnipeg, MB
$30,695
Toronto, ON
$38,372
Montreal, QC
$37,677
Halifax, NS
$34,094
St. John's, NL
$37,090
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$35,384
Laboratory Assistant
Vancouver, BC
$32,320
Calgary, AB
$31,822
Saskatoon, SK
$31,743
Winnipeg, MB
$29,286
Toronto, ON
$28,880
Montreal, QC
$31,028
Halifax, NS
$29,204
St. John's, NL
$30,117
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$33,579
Research and Development Associate
Vancouver, BC
$41,831
Calgary, AB
$45,096
Saskatoon, SK
$41,029
Winnipeg, MB
$38,642
Toronto, ON
$46,908
Montreal, QC
$39,615
Halifax, NS
$39,344
St. John's, NL
$42,206
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$47,133
Environmental Coordinator
Vancouver, BC
$52,716
Calgary, AB
$62,976
Saskatoon, SK
$57,696
Winnipeg, MB
$51,270
Toronto, ON
$49,447
Montreal, QC
$49,050
Halifax, NS
$52,093
St. John's, NL
$59,106
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$52,007
Technical Support Representative
Vancouver, BC
$37,241
Calgary, AB
$39,779
Saskatoon, SK
$32,152
Winnipeg, MB
$30,055
Toronto, ON
$38,579
Montreal, QC
$36,292
Halifax, NS
$30,752
St. John's, NL
$32,100
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$38,813
Power Engineer
Vancouver, BC
$63,101
Calgary, AB
$72,934
Saskatoon, SK
$68,572
Winnipeg, MB
$57,266
Toronto, ON
$62,803
Montreal, QC
$57,602
Halifax, NS
$60,423
St. John's, NL
$76,582
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$69,699

Considering a career in Agriculture?

Agriculture is an egg-cellent industry for students and grads looking to hatch a strong, fruitful career. The industry is constantly expanding and evolving, so it offers aspiring professionals from different backgrounds a chance to take part in this field. From skilled trades to accounting, there�s a rewarding career path for everyone.

"As the industry/food business keeps growing, and as farmers are faced with new technologies, the jobs will keep growing."

Rebecca Hannam
Agriculture Account Manager, RBC

Key skills:

  • Passionate
  • Team oriented
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication
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