Job prospects Driver, Livestock in the Interlake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for General farm workers in the Interlake Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 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 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 86%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology