Harvesting labourers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,570 people work in this occupation.
• Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 82%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 18%