Job prospects Pork Production Technician in the Southeast 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 Southeast 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 very limited for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 79%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology