Job prospects Farm Manager in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Managers in agriculture in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Managers in agriculture in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 87%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology