Job prospects Grain Farm Operator in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in agriculture in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology