Livestock labourers in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Limited for livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about livestock labourers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 84%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%