Livestock labourers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Very good for livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of 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 livestock labourers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 700 people work in this occupation. Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 70%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 63% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations56% of livestock labourers work all year, while 44% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of livestock labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 63% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 37% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Although this occupation does not require specific training or education, as farms continue to modernize, workers may be required to use new types of farm machinery and equipment and follow guidelines related to the care of livestock mainly to prevent or reduce the economic effect of livestock diseases. Many general farm workers will be required to work long hours, in varied weather conditions and often in rural locations.Here are some key facts about livestock labourers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 300 people work in this occupation. Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 64% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 36% compared to 16% for all occupations47% of livestock labourers work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of livestock labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 64% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 36% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 40% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for livestock labourers (NOC 85100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Most work on farmsWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Population growth, and local and overseas demand for agricultural goods will support job prospects in this occupationHowever, the agricultural industry can be sensitive to factors such as extreme weather conditions and global trade policiesWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?Formal education is usually not required and employers often provide on-the-job trainingWhat Other Information Will I Find Helpful?Livestock labourers is one of the key temporary foreign agricultural worker occupational groups that support activities in primary agricultureMost farms are located in southern Ontario.Here are some key facts about livestock labourers in Ontario: Approximately 9,500 people work in this occupation. Livestock labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 71%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 61% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations67% of livestock labourers work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.11% of livestock labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 51% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 49% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 44% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations