Job prospects Grain Farm Operator in the Moncton–Richibucto Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Managers in agriculture" in the Moncton–Richibucto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in agriculture in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • A growing population and an ageing workforce are expected to sustain demand over the forecast period.
  • Increased emphasis on local products is generating some activity in the form of small-scale/niche farming. This may provide a small boost to demand.
  • Managers in agriculture are typically self-employed farmers, although some farms occasionally employ paid managers on their staff. Positions will usually be filled by farm workers or supervisors with several years of experience.
  • Climate change continues to threaten crops and impact the responsibilities of managers, who must now be more familiar with sustainable practices.
  • Crop varieties tend to vary across regions. For instance, potato farming in concentrated in the centre of the province, while the majority of blueberry production takes place in the province's northeast.
  • Employment opportunities will be greater for individuals who are available to work in rural areas.

Here are some key facts about Managers in agriculture in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 91%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Managers in agriculture across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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