Job prospects Barn Worker in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for General farm workers in the Red Deer 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 Livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Livestock labourers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 70%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology