Job prospects Herd Superintendent in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers" in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 90 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%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 41%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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