Job prospects Farm Labourer, Grain in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Harvesting labourers (NOC 85101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Harvesting labourers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,540 people work in this occupation.
• Harvesting labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology