Job prospects Hop-picking Machine Operator near Kentville (NS)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "General farm workers" near Kentville (NS) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators (NOC 84120) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the Annapolis Valley region:

Approximately 330 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): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology