Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation. Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 41%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 15%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations70% of agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.12% of agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 49% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 51% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 57% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 7% for all occupations

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Limited for agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Occupations in agriculture continue to be in demand due to difficulties with recruitment and retention in the sector.Between 2014 and 2024, overall employment in the sector dropped by 42%. With the average age of farmer operators steadily increasing, there continues to be a shortage of younger people joining the profession.Extreme weather events pose a risk to employment in agriculture, as farm operations may experience damages to their crops more frequently. Here are some key facts about agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in Alberta: Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 34%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 17%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 17%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations73% of agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.22% of agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 61% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 39% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 9% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Limited for agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists (NOC 21112) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.The agricultural sector in British Columbia is focused on horticulture, and as a result most employment is seasonal; climate events can disrupt production cycles and impact employment opportunities.  Investments in mechanization and automation, alongside workforce training, could mitigate labour shortages and improve productivity in the agricultural sector.Here are some key facts about agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists in British Columbia: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 28%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 80% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations65% of agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.35% of agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 80% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 20% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 12% for all occupations