Job prospects Grain Farm Operator in the Northwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in agriculture in the Northwest 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 moderate for Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 Managers in agriculture in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 91%
  • Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology