Job prospects Swine Herdsperson in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 88%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology