Job prospects Farm Produce Grading Service Contractor near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a large labour surplus for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers near Vancouver (BC). There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (NOC 8252) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 42%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 31%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology