Job prospects Farm Supervisor in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (NOC 82030) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 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.

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 Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 85%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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