Job prospects Sugar Bush Worker in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "General farm workers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for General farm workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

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

Approximately 2,160 people work in this occupation.
Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 85%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology