Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in Estrie

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Estrie region:

• Approximately 700 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): 76%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%