Job prospects Swine Herdsperson near Stratford (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers near Stratford (ON). 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 good for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula has a large agricultural industry and number of farms, supporting demand for these workers across the region. 

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

• Approximately 1,550 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): 88%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology