Job prospects Rancher in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Managers in agriculture in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 87%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology