Job prospects Vegetable Farm Worker near Lethbridge (AB)

The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2019-2021). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for General farm workers (NOC 8431) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

The Government of Alberta has developed the Agri-food Sector Investment and Growth Strategy to increase the value of agriculture and agri-processing sector in the province. The goal is to attract $1.4 billion in investments and create 2,000 jobs in the agri-food sector by 2024.

Here are some key facts about General farm workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 3,590 people work in this occupation.
• General farm workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 90%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology