Job prospects Cropsprayer Machine Operator in the Southeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators" in the Southeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Southeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 660 people work in this occupation.
  • Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 75%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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