Livestock labourers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

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

Here are some key facts about livestock labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
• Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 62%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%