Job prospects Swine Herdsperson in the Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ottawa, and Prescott and Russell

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

• Approximately 1,030 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): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology