Job prospects Field-grown Crop Foreman/woman in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors (NOC 82030) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.

Here are some key facts about Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 62%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 38%

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