Job prospects Fur-bearing-animal Farmer in the Red Deer Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in agriculture in the Red Deer Region. There were far 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 Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

• Occupations in agriculture continue to be in demand due to difficulties with recruitment and retention in the sector.
• Employment in agriculture has been on the decline since 2013, decreasing by 32% from 2013 to 2023.
• The risk of extreme weather may cause financial hardship for some farm operations and impact employment opportunities. 
• Compared to other regions in the province, workers in this occupation are more likely to find employment opportunities within this region. This is especially true given the region's agriculture sector, which plays a key role in supporting a variety of local food production operations.

Here are some key facts about Managers in agriculture in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 2,460 people work in this occupation.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology