Job prospects Dairy Herdsperson near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 65%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology