Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in Ottawa

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Many farms in the region are in Renfrew and Hastings.  

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

• Approximately 1,030 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): 92%