Job prospects Farmer, Poultry - Egg Production in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in agriculture in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Employment in agriculture has been steadily declining since 2013, decreasing by 44% from 2013 to 2022. In the short term, labour shortages due to an ageing workforce may temper the long term prospects.

Here are some key facts about Managers in agriculture in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 5,300 people work in this occupation.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology