Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in Parklands

The employment outlook will be Limited for specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 430 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): 69%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%