Job prospects Dairy Herdsperson in the Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto 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 York and Durham.

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

• Approximately 970 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): 61%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology