Job prospects Dairy Herdsperson in the North Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the North Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 72%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology