Job prospects Pork Production Technician near London (ON)

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Many farms in the region are in Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin.

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

• Approximately 1,440 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): 86%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology