Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in North Shore

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 North Shore region:

• Approximately 280 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): 74%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%