Job prospects Milk Production Labourer in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "General farm workers" in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula 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 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula has a large agricultural industry and number of farms, supporting demand for these workers across the region. 

Here are some key facts about Livestock labourers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 2,080 people work in this occupation.
  • Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 75%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for General farm workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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