Job prospects Farm Equipment Operator near Portage la Prairie (MB)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "General farm workers" near Portage la Prairie (MB) 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 Portage la Prairie (MB). 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

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several 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 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators in the North Central region:

Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology