Job prospects Tractor Operator - Farm in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for General farm workers in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• There have been developments in both traditional and non-traditional farming areas that might serve to spur some increase demand in certain niches. For instance, blueberry production is expected to continue to advance, and workers will be required to meet this demand.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators' roles may vary, depending on the type of farm, and certain types of activities are concentrated in certain parts of the province. For instance, potato farming in concentrated in the centre of the province, while the majority of blueberry production takes place in the province's Northeast.
• The increased use of advanced farming technology, such as farms with renewable energy-producing systems, will continue to create a need for those with higher skills and knowledge levels. A certificate and/or experience related to operating and maintaining farm equipment is considered an asset.

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 88%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%

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