Job prospects Dairy Herdsperson in the Windsor-Sarnia Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Windsor-Sarnia Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Many farms in the region are in Chatham-Kent, Lambton and Essex.  

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 76%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology