Managers in agriculture

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Very good for managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Agriculture remains a key goods-producing industry in Saskatchewan, representing 40% of all cultivated farmland in Canada.Managers in agriculture are central to operations in the province, accounting for about 67% of total agricultural employment. Job prospects may be adversely impacted by tariffs imposed by China on canola seed, oil and meal from Canada, effectively closing the Chinese market to Canadian canola products.The agriculture sector remains one of the critical sectors facing labour shortages and prioritized for the limited nominations under the province’s immigrant nominee program. Productivity gains from investments in equipment and farm machinery, and extreme weather conditions may temper employment gains.Here are some key facts about managers in agriculture in Saskatchewan: Approximately 18,200 people work in this occupation. Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 93% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations82% of managers in agriculture work all year, while 18% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.84% of managers in agriculture are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 76% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 24% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Good for managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Occupations in agriculture continue to be in demand due to difficulties with recruitment and retention in the sector.Employment in agriculture has been on the decline since 2014, decreasing by 42% from 2014 to 2024.The risk of extreme weather may cause financial hardship for some farm operations and impact employment opportunities. Demand for this occupation is driven by global demand and trade for food commodities. Some food commodities are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles. Here are some key facts about managers in agriculture in Alberta: Approximately 23,400 people work in this occupation. Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 90% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations84% of managers in agriculture work all year, while 16% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.81% of managers in agriculture are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 71% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 18% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Good for managers in agriculture (NOC 80020) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Most farm managers own their businesses. However, on large farms, these positions are generally held by salaried individuals with college or university degrees and several years of agricultural experience.The value of farms has increased significantly over the years, hindering the acquisition of family farms by the next generation or workers. Consequently, government assistance is available to young entrepreneurs to facilitate business start-ups and transfers, thereby attracting them to the industry.Furthermore, the growing interest in buying local products and eating a more diverse diet is encouraging the development of niche products by small, local businesses, which could stimulate employment in this profession.Here are some key facts about managers in agriculture in Quebec: Approximately 25,000 people work in this occupation. Managers in agriculture mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 76% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations78% of managers in agriculture work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.73% of managers in agriculture are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations