Job prospects Vegetable Packer - Farm in the Northern Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Harvesting labourers" in the Northern Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Harvesting labourers in the Northern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in the Northern 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.
Here are some key facts about Harvesting labourers in the Northern region:
- Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
- Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): more than 95%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Harvesting labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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