Job prospects Farm Produce Grading Service Contractor near Kentville (NS)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers near Kentville (NS). 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 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (NOC 8252) in the Annapolis Valley 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 a moderate number of 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 Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 80 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 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 52%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology