Job prospects Harvester Machine Operator in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for General farm workers in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

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

• Approximately 1,430 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): 83%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology