Job prospects Farm Labourer - Livestock in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for General farm workers in the Red Deer Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Livestock labourers (NOC 85100) 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.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• 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 droughts 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 Livestock labourers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 70%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology