Job prospects Herd Attendant in the Côte-Nord Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Côte-Nord Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 90 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): 69%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 31%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology