Job prospects Pork Production Technician in the Montérégie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Montérégie Region. 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 Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 82%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology