Job prospects Herd Attendant in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were 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 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Many farms in the region are in the Haldimand-Norfolk and Niagara areas.  

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,340 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): 56%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 17%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology