Job prospects General Farm Worker - Livestock near Lloydminster (AB)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for General farm workers near Lloydminster (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 79%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology