Job prospects Agriculturist in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 45%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 24%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology